Adam Reifsteck collaborates with and writes for a wide array of musical ensembles and artists. He embraces improvisatory approaches to composition that go beyond the notes on the page in order to connect the performers with the listeners on a deeper sensory level and believes in creating accessible concert experiences that resonate with diverse audiences. To hear recordings of the compositions listed below, click here.
Scores and parts to some titles are available on Sheet Music Plus. All music is professionally typeset and easy to read; page turns conveniently placed whenever possible. Please contact adam(at)adamreifsteck.com to request individual parts to a score or other scores not currently available for purchase.
Chamber Music
DEMI-GODDESSES
Instrumentation: flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano, percussion
Premiere Performance: 4/4/2024 – Sound of Silent Film Festival – Music Box Theatre – Chicago, IL
Performed & Commissioned by Access Contemporary Music
HOUSE OF MIRRORS
Instrumentation: string quartet
Premiere Performance: 9/13/2016 – Pix N’ Music – National Opera Center – New York, NY
Performed by Amernet String Quartet
FRAGMENTED FRACTALS
Instrumentation: flute and piano
Premiere Performance: 4/27/2014 – Spectrum – New York, NY
Performed by RighteousGirls (Erica Dohi and Gina Izzo)
VORTEX
Instrumentation: cello and electronics
Premiere Performance: 4/04/2013 – Eavesdropping presents iConcert – The Tank – New York, NY
Performed by Andrew Yee, cello; Adam Reifsteck, electronics
INWOOD HILL PARK
Instrumentation: 2 flute, 2 violins, viola, cello
Premiere Performance: 6/07/2012 – iConcert – Good Shepherd School Auditorium – New York, NY
Performed by Flutronix and Attacca Quartet
QUESTIONS UNANSWERED
Instrumentation: flute, violin, cello, vibraphone
Premiere Performance: 6/07/2012 – iConcert – Good Shepherd School Auditorium – New York, NY
Performed by Cadillac Moon Ensemble
RESISTANCE UNDERNEATH BIOMECHANICAL SENTINELS
Instrumentation: brass quintet
Premiere Performance: 11/04/2011 – Gaudete Brass Quintet Concert – Roosevelt University – Chicago, IL
Performed by Gaudete Brass Quintet
EARNING THE MUSE
Instrumentation: saxophone quartet
Premiere Performance: 1/09/2011 – Mana Quartet – Peace Memorial Concert Series – Clearwater, FL
Performed by Mana Quartet
THREE SUNSETS
Instrumentation: countertenor, horn, 2 violins, viola, cello, piano
Alternate Instrumentation: 1 fl./pic., 1 cl., 1 ob., 1 bn., 2 hn., 1 tpt., 1 tbn., chimes, vib., glock., perc., pno., mezzo sop., strgs.
Premiere Performance: 3/25/2011 – WMP Concert Hall – New York, NY
Performed by Tyler Wayne Smith (countertenor), Caia LaCour (horn), Marc Giosi (piano), Attacca Quartet
EXCURSIONS
Instrumentation: clarinet, violin, piano
Premiere Performance: 4/19/2008 – New Sounds Festival – Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, MI
Performed by Michael Tolbert (clarinet), Nelly Shmuckler (violin), Jean-Pierre Caltiz (piano)
NIGHTSCAPES
Instrumentation: woodwind quintet
Premiere Performance: 4/7/2005 – Composers Concert – Duquesne University – Pittsburgh, PA
POIGNANT FACES
Instrumentation: soprano saxophone, flugelhorn/trumpet, synthesizer, piano, bass, drums
Premiere Performance: 12/3/2005 – Senior Composition Recital – Duquesne University – Pittsburgh, PA
Performed by Jeff Hart (soprano saxophone), James Withrite-Reig (flugelhorn/trumpet), Adam Reifsteck (synthesizer), Greg Barbone (piano), Diana Gomes (bass), and Chris Parker (drums)
Sacred Choral
MISSA COR INFLAMMATUS
Premiere Performance: 4/20/2008 – Western Michigan University Chorale Concert – St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Parish – Portage, MI
Performed by Western Michigan University Chorale, Dr. Karl Schrock, conductor
ATTENDE DOMINE
Instrumentation: SAATTBB a cappella choir
Premiere Performance: 3/31/2003 – Duquesne University Student Composers Concert – Pittsburgh, PA
Performed by the Duquesne University Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Brady Allred with guest conductor Adam Reifsteck and bass soloist Benjamin Fillipone
WHY HAVE YOU ABANDONED ME
Instrumentation: SATB, piano, flute, cello
Premiere Performance: 4/2003 – Duquesne University – Pittsburgh, PA
Performed by Duquesne University Chamber Singers, Dr. Brady Allred (conductor), LeAnn Belasco (flute), and Elliott Anderson (cello)
Solo Keyboard
PRELUDE AND FUGUE IN G MINOR
Instrumentation: organ
Premiere Performance: 12/3/2005 – Senior Recital – Duquesne University – Pittsburgh, PA
Performed by Adam Reifsteck
SONATINA
Instrumentation: piano
Premiere Performance: 12/3/2005 – Senior Recital – Duquesne University – Pittsburgh, PA
Performed by Adam Reifsteck
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