Laurie A. Jarski’s music ranges the gamut from classical, ‘art folk’, cross-cultural influences, to other media influences. Color & rhythm are driving forces at the heart of her music, towards evoking the soul’s expression in its many forms.
Selected List of Works:
Large Ensemble Works
• God Rest Ye! Orchestral Renderings for Full Orchestra, 2015
• It Is The Star To Every Wandering Bark, for Choir, Chamber Orchestra & Percussion, 2010
• Travel Modalities for 16 Celli, 2008
• Fanfare For The Ascent of Balloons for Orchestra, 1997
• An Amethyst Remembrance for Mezzo Soprano, Chamber Choir and Orchestra, 1995
Chamber Ensemble Works
• Flipside for Cello, Minstrel Banjo & Cajón, 2025
• Funky Blues for Cello Quartet, 2012
• Quintet for Flute, Oboe, Cello, Guitar & Percussion, 1993
• Piano Trio in Two Movements for Violin, Cello & Piano, 1992
Solo & Duo Works
• Safe Days for Mandolin & Guitar 2025
• Egyptian Blue Jazz Bowl for Solo Guitar (nylon), 2020
• Rhythm Cordia for Solo Cello, 2018
• Reflections for Cello & Guitar, 2005 (Score & Parts)
• Fantasy Sketch, 1st mvt., Mary Ann for Solo Cello & Voice (One Performer), 1991
• Solo for Unaccompanied Cello, 1990
• Memories of Hazelton for Cello and Piano (Dedicated to Winifred Mayes), 1986
Art Folk (Indie Folk with a Classical influence)
•In the Arms of Love for Voice & Mandolin, 2024
•Gaze Up Yon the Stars for Voice & Guitar, 2024
•Ode to Celli for Acoustic Guitar, 2023
•Call Me to My Heart for Voice & Banjo, 2022
• Swamp Over Eighth Street for Solo Minstrel Banjo, 2020
• The Bellows of My Heart for Voice & Guitar, 2018
• Are You Leaving For the Country Revisited for Voice & Guitar, 2018
• My Thoughts From the Trail for Voice & Banjo, 2018
• My Dreams At Night for Voice & Guitar, 2013
• My Calling Soul for Voice & Mandolin, 2013
• Summer Reflections for Voice & Guitar, 2012
• Take My Hand With The Life You Lead for Voice & Guitar, 2007
Electronic & Electro-Acoustic
• Solo Cello & Electronic Music for Lakshmi, (12 minute Documentary), 2020
• Ani M Moments an Electro-Acoustic Piece, 2008
• Forty-One In One, Multi-Media Piece for Dance, Electronic Music & 4 Projectors, 1993
• Blues Trilogy Electronic Music, 1992