Anthony Lis

alis@brookings.net

Anthony Lis is Associate Professor of Theory and Composition at South Dakota State University, where he has taught since 1987. In 1985 and 1986, he was on the faculty of the University of Northern Iowa. Lis has been commissioned by the Dale Warland Singers (1993), the South Dakota Music Teachers Association (1988), the University of Northern Iowa (1987), and the Cincinnati Composers' Guild and Northern Kentucky University (1982).

List of Works

Stage | Orchestra | Band | Chorus | Ensembles | Chamber | Voice | Solo Instrument | Electronic | Jazz

Stage

Orchestra

Band

  • Requiem-Variations: A Concerto for Band 1983; 15': symphonic band.

    • Chorus

  • Pretty Pollly/Fair and Tender Ladies 1993; 6': SATB chorus and piano.
  • Four American Folk Songs 1991; 12': SATB chorus and piano.
  • Wondrous Love 1987; 8': SATB chorus and organ.

    • Ensemble

    Chamber

  • Woodwind Quintet ("Shimmering Waters") 1991; 15': Third movement, "Shimmering Waters" (7') is performable as a separate piece.
  • Sally Goodin 1989; 8': string quartet.
  • Three For Two 1989; 8': Eb alto sax and Bb tenor sax.
  • The Circle Dance 1988; 12': Clarinet, piano, and percussion.
  • Bird On a Briar 1988; 8': violin, clarinet, viola, cello, and piano.
  • Burgundian Counterpoint 1987; 12': violin and piano.
  • Three Pieces for Val 1981; 15': cello and piano.
  • Sonata for Trumpet and Piano 1978; 12': trumpet and piano.

    • Voice

  • Five Songs of Nature 1978; 12': Tenor and piano.

    • Solo Instrument

  • Three Pieces on Nine Notes 1983; 18': piano solo.

    • Electronic

    Jazz

  • Moravian Counterpoint 1986; 13': jazz ensemble.