Theme and Variations was written for trombonist Rebecca Bower Cherian, who has recently released her recording Water Awakening (listen to a preview here). Cherian describes the work: "begins with a very powerful and driving theme in the trombone, supported by blocks of chords from the piano," and continues with an overview of the variations. In sum, Cherian says, "It is a beautiful and challenging work which I hope becomes a new standard in the solo trombone repertoire." For advanced performers. Dur.: 9'