"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

Compositions

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Instrumentation:
Violin & Piano
Year of Composition:
1993

Centrifugal Force ( 1993 )

a single movement mix of jazz and various ethnic styles written in the form of a Hungarian rhapsody - a long, slow introduction that revs up to a fast dance - jazz, rock, and classical "gypsy" styles, improv required
Ranking:
advanced
Playing time:
13 minutes
Cost:
$25
Instrumentation:
Violin & Piano
Year of Composition:
1989

Evening Star ( 1989 )

a single movement ballad and improvisation, funky and fun, written for a romantic scene in Stanley's ballet The Eyes of Notre Dame. Now available with orchestral accompaniment as well. Call or write for details.
Ranking:
advanced
Playing time:
6 minutes
Cost:
$15
Instrumentation:
Violin & Piano
Year of Composition:
2003

Time Bridges ( 2003 )

a single movement fantasia on the Schubert song Sei mir gegruest - a mix of jazz, latin and classical styles, no improv required
Ranking:
advanced
Playing time:
12 minutes
Cost:
$20
Instrumentation:
Violin & Piano
Year of Composition:

Transformative Dreams (1997)

a four movement sonata with jazzy, latin, and classical styles, no improv required
Ranking:
advanced
Playing time:
23 minutes
Cost:
$25
Instrumentation:
Violin & Cello
Year of Composition:
2003

Slow Dance (2003)

single movement with a lush opening, layered with jazzy ideas and a return to the original melody, improv required for violin, optional for cello
Ranking:
advanced
Playing time:
9 minutes
Cost:
$20

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