Rapid Assembly (2006)
alto saxophone, bass clarinet (or bari sax), violin, cello (optional 2nd cello), 2 percussion (1-vibraphone, 2-drum set), optional 3rd percussion (marimba), piano
Commissioned by Opus 21

Rapid Assembly is about continually moving forward. Just like a factory assembly line is always moving towards the goal of a finished product, so does this piece. The degree of momentum can change, or the material can take brief diversions, but the line is always pushing forward to its completion.