Stanley Chepaitis

"Chepaitis is a national treasure who has yet to be recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts, because a category encompassing the gonzo, musically omniverous brilliance, and beatific, introspective sensitivity of the man has yet to be invented." -Kitty Montgomery

Child's Play

a five movement work of jazzy musical depictions of childhood games, optional improv possibilities. Click on title to view a performance.

  1. See Saw
  2. Hide and Seek
  3. Dance for One
  4. Trapping Fireflies
  5. Frying Pan Ball
Instrumentation: 
Chamber Ensembles
Year of Composition: 
1 997
Ranking: 
advanced
Playing time: 
27 minutes
Cost: 
$30
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