| Title/Year | Instrumentation | Duration | Notes |
| Absolute Ocean (2008) | for solo soprano, harp obbligato, and orchestra | 18' | alternate version: solo mezzo-soprano, harp obbligato, and orchestra. Pairs perfectly with Mahler’s 4th Symphony |
| Astral Canticle (2005) | double concerto for flute, violin and orchestra | 22' | |
| The Auditions (2019) | for chamber orchestra | 27' | Can be performed with 9 strings or with full string section. Pairs perfectly with Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland, for which the scoring of his original ballet is: Fl. Cl. Bsn. Pno. Strings (22221)] |
| Aureole (2012) | for orchestra | 7'30" | Designed specifically to precede a performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony; Or to precede a performance of any Beethoven Symphony. |
| Bebop Kaleidoscope — Homage to Duke Ellington (2024) | for chamber orchestra | 8'30" | picc.2.2.1+bcl.1/sop sax (or cl).alto sax (or cl)/0.3.1.0/timp(optional double on 3trgl).4perc./piano.harp./str see also Music for Dance and Ballet |
| Brio (2018) | for orchestra | 11' | see also Music for Dance and Ballet Crackle for Wind Ensemble is a transcription of Brio |
| Canticle Weaving: Trombone Concerto #2 (2002) | for solo trombone and orchestra | 24' | |
| Carnival (Bassoon Concerto) (2022) | for bassoon and wind ensemble (26 players); or in version for bassoon and orchestra | 23' | Solo part can be played by bassoon, baritone saxophone, euphonium or trombone. A 13-minute version exists. |
| Cello Concerto #1: Vigil (1990) | for cello and orchestra | 11' | see also Meditation |
| Cello Concerto #2: Ritual Incantations (1999) | for cello and chamber orchestra | 13' | |
| Cello Concerto #3: Legend of the Phoenix (2013) | for cello and orchestra | 26' | |
| Ceremonial (1999) | for orchestra | 8' | |
| Chanting to Paradise (2002) | for solo soprano, SATB chorus and orchestra | 18' or 5’30” | see also Works for Chorus Movement #3: Blazing in Gold and quenching in Purple can be performed as a stand-alone composition of 5’30” |
| Clara’s Ascent (2019) | for string orchestra or string quartet featuring solo cello | 6' | On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Clara Schumann, this work honors the legacy and contributions of a pioneering performer, caring collaborator and artistic confidant. |
| Credences of Summer (2005) | for orchestra | 16' or 9' or 3’45” | Second movement can be performed as a stand-alone piece: Duration 3’45” Second and Third movement can be performed together as a stand-alone piece: Duration 9' |
| Dance Foldings (2021) | For orchestra or chamber orchestra | 13' | Snapshot description: Like jazz big band interlaces with Stravinsky Ballets. See also Music for Dance and Ballet |
| Dance Mobile (2021) | for 13 players or for small chamber orchestra | 14' | In memoriam Oliver Knussen see also Chamber Works |
| Dancing Stars (2021) | for open instrumentation orchestra or chamber ensemble of no less than 12 players | 4' | Instrumentation may include a group of voices singing open vowels.
Ideal for socially distanced and virtual performances see also Chamber Works |
| Daylight Divine (2001) | for solo soprano, childrens chorus and chamber orchestra | 20' | see also Works for Chorus |
| Dream Threads, a ballet (2007) | for youth orchestra and ballet | 22' | See also Music for Dance and Ballet |
| Earth Echoes (2012) | for solo mezzo-soprano, solo baritone and chamber orchestra | 30’ or 5’20” | Alternate versions: Perform as a double concerto by replacing the two voices with: Trumpet and Trombone; Alto Saxophone and Tenor Saxophone; Clarinet and Bassoon; English Horn and Bassoon; or Alto Flute and Tenor Saxophone. MOVEMENT #4: petal waterfall can be performed as a stand-alone piece: duration: 5’20” |
| EOS (Goddess of the Dawn) (2015) | a ballet for orchestra | 16'30" | see also Music for Dance and Ballet |
| Fanfare of Hope and Solidarity (2020) | for chamber orchestra | 4' | Percussion set up is very small requiring very few instruments. Memorial Day Weekend and Fourth of July festivities are perfect times to perform this Fanfare. Performing this with musicians surrounding the audience works marvelously since the individual parts are not technically challenging. |
| Far Past War (2020) | for SATB chorus and orchestra | 11' | Texts by Cammy Thomas. About bringing peace through nature, both to the self and to the world. See also Choral Works |
| FIESTA! (no chaser!) (2023) | for trumpet in C and wind ensemble; or in version for trumpet and orchestra | 23' | A 13-minute version exists. Live concert audio recording from World Premiere is available for archival purposes only and for private listening. If you would like to review the recording please contact Augusta Read Thomas. |
| Flash (2011) | for SATB chorus and orchestra | 7' | see also Works for Chorus |
| Floating Temples (2011) | for SATB chorus and orchestra | 24' | see also Works for Chorus |
| Galaxy Dances, a tone poem (2004) | for orchestra | 12' | see The Kennedy Center's short video on Galaxy Dances |
| Gambol (2010) | for orchestra | 3’40” | see Jubilee |
| Gathering Paradise (2004) | for solo soprano and orchestra | 28' | |
| Gwendolyn Brooks Settings (2018-2020) | for Treble Chorus and Orchestra | 30' | Treble Chorus can be comprised of a mix of adult sopranos, mezzo-sopranos, altos, with youth girl and boy sopranos, mezzo-sopranos, and altos. |
| Haemosu’s Celestial Chariot Ride (2024) | for solo saxophone, 7 players, and string orchestra Based on six Korean Sijo |
30'30" | see also Chamber Music |
| Helios Choros, a Ballet (Complete) (2006-2007) | a triptych for orchestra | 38' | see also Music for Dance and Ballet |
| Helios Choros I (2006) | for orchestra | 9' | |
| Helios Choros II (2007) | for orchestra | 18' | |
| Helios Choros III (2007) | for orchestra | 11' | |
| Hemke Concerto "Prisms of Light" (2014) | for solo alto saxophone and orchestra | 22' | |
| In My Sky at Twilight (2002) | solo soprano and 18 players: picc.1120/2200/2 perc/2 piano (celesta)/harp/str.11110 | 20' | Perfect for sinfonietta-sized ensembles. Requires only 4 string players and is possible for wind ensembles that have access to a string quartet |
| Jubilee (2010) | for orchestra | 18’ or 3’40” | Movement #4: GAMBOL can be performed as a stand-alone piece. Duration: 3’40” |
| L’envers des destinées (2023) | for solo baritone, solo cello, and small orchestra | 11’ | Texts by Maeterlinck. In homage to Gabriel Fauré |
| Light the First Light of Evening (2002) | for orchestra | 1'30" | Commissioned for the Oliver Knussen 50th Birthday Concert. |
| Magic Box (2019) | for percussion quartet and string quartet | 7' | Can be performed by string quartet or by string orchestra. |
| Meditation: Trombone Concerto (1990, arr. 1995) | for solo trombone and orchestra | 11' | see also Vigil |
| Memory Palace (2019) | for string orchestra (no basses) | 6'30" | Playful, optimistic, colorful. |
| Of Paradise and Light (2010) | for string orchestra (no double basses) | 4'30" | an alternate version exists for cello ensemble |
| Orbital Beacons: Concerto for Orchestra (1998) | for orchestra (re-seated) | 27' | |
| Plea for Peace (2017) | A vocalise for soprano and string orchestra (no basses). There is a version where the vocalize is shared between Flute, Oboe, Trumpet with string orchestra (no basses) |
6' | The vocalise solo line can also be performed by Flute, Alto Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Trumpet, Soprano Saxophone, Violin, Viola, Cello, or Countertenor in place of the Soprano. May also be performed with string quartet. see also Chamber Works |
| Prayer and Celebration (2006) | for chamber orchestra | 4' | see also Chamber Works |
| Prayer Bells (2001) | for orchestra | 12' | |
| Radiant Circles (2010) | for orchestra | 8' | Featuring Brass and Timpani; the percussion set up is very small requiring very few instruments. |
| Ring Out, Wild Bells, to the Wild Sky (2000) | for solo soprano, large chorus and orchestra *NOTE: The solo soprano part could be sung by a soloist or 1/3 of the soprano section from the chorus. |
15' | see also Works for Chorus |
| Selene - Moon Chariot Rituals (2015) | octet for percussion quartet and string orchestra | 18' | alternate version: It is possible to perform SELENE with small string quartet (instead of string orchestra) and 4 percussion |
| Silver Chants the Litanies, in memoriam Luciano Berio (Horn Concerto) (2004) | for solo horn and chamber orchestra or solo horn and 18 players: Picc,.1/120/2200/2 Perc./2 Piano (celesta)/Harp/Str.11110 | 13' | Perfect for sinfonietta-sized ensembles. Can be played by string quartet in one version; or small chamber orchestra with Contrabass part. G. Schirmer rents two distinct versions of the score and parts. |
| Song in Sorrow (2000) | for solo soprano, large chorus and orchestra | 22' | see also Works for Chorus |
| Sonorous Earth (2017) | for percussion quartet playing bells from around the world (approximately 300 pieces of metal) and chamber orchestra | 33' | Movement 2, PRAYER, can be performed as a stand-alone composition which lasts 7’20”. |
| Sunburst (2022) | a fanfare for orchestra | 7’ | Ideal for youth, community, and college orchestras. Celebratory and optimistic. Only a tiny percussion set up is needed. |
| Sun Dance (2020) | for orchestra | 6’ | Designed specifically to precede a performance of Beethoven's “Pastoral” Sixth Symphony; Or to proceed a performance of any Beethoven Symphony. In Memoriam Oliver Knussen |
| Sunlight Echoes (2002) | for orchestra | 5' | see also Works for Chorus |
| Tangle (2003) | for orchestra | 20' | |
| Terpsichore's Box of Dreams for 13 virtuosi (2023) | for flute (picc.), oboe, clarinet (bass cl.), alto saxophone (baritone sax.), horn, 2 percussion, harp, piano, 2 violin, viola, and cello. | 19' | Optional: a second Clarinet (bass cl.) player can replace the saxophone (baritone sax.). Can be performed by chamber orchestra.
See also Chamber Works and Music for Dance and Ballet |
| Terpsichore's Dream (2007) | a ballet for chamber orchestra | 15'30" or 14’15" | see also Music for Dance and Ballet |
| Toward a Secret Sky (2023) | For SATB Chorus and Orchestra | 36' | Text by Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī see also Works for Chorus |
| Trainwork (2002) | for orchestra | 9' | |
| Viola Concerto #1 (2013) | for solo viola and orchestra | 20' | This is identical to Violin Concerto #3 ("Juggler in Paradise"). This viola version is merely transposed down a perfect fifth in many places. Slight re-orchestrations were made by the composer to accommodate the downward transposition. |
| Viola Concerto #2 (2013) | for solo viola and orchestra | 26' | This is identical to Cello Concerto #3 - viola version merely has a few notes transposed up one octave. |
| Violin Concerto #1: Spirit Musings (1997) | for violin and 14 players or chamber orchestra | 11' | Can be performed by flute solo in place of violin soloist. see Chamber Works |
| Violin Concerto #2: Carillon Sky (2005) | for solo violin and 13 players or for small chamber orchestra | 8' | see Chamber Works |
| Violin Concerto #3: Juggler in Paradise (2008) | for violin and orchestra | 20' | |
| Words of the Sea (1995-1996) | for orchestra | 18' | Homage to Debussy |
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