I write different kind of music for different purposes: band music, chamber music, large ensemble, small ensemble, jazz, rock, classical, somewhere in between. Here are some selections in chronological order:

String Quartet #1: The Upward Spiral – 2015

 SJCE plays Owcharuk – 2015

3 jazz I composed and arranged for 4 saxophones, piano, bass, and drums.

 

 14/48 The Documentary Film Soundtrack – 2013

Commissioned by Anthony Winkler and the 14/48 Projects. All music written by yours truly.

To see this documentary about one of Seattle most extraordinary Theater and Arts events:

http://the1448projects.org/1448thedocumentary/

 

Seattle Jazz Composers Ensemble Trio at the Crocodile – 2013

Presented by the Bushwick Bookclub Seattle featuring music inspired by Neil Gaiman’s Sandman series.  “Remember Me” by Michael Owcharuk inspired by Vol. 4, Dream Country. With Beth Fleenor-voice and clarinet and Nate Omdal-bass.

One Thing After Another – 2014

By M. Owcharuk. Performed by Gregory Smith. Commissioned for use in Jim Lappan’s play 25000 Posts.

Lakeside Rhapsody – 2012

By M. Owcharuk. Performed by Seattle Rock Orchestra as part of their 2012 New Works concert.

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Requiem for a Dark Night – 2011

Music/piano by M. Owcharuk. Written for The Bushwick Bookclub Seattle presents music inspired by Batman: The Dark Night Returns.

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Prelude #1 for Violin and Piano – 2010

Paris Hurley-violin and music/piano by M. Owcharuk

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DISCOGRAPHY:

PLY – Original, modern jazz – 2012

Music/piano by Michael Owcharuk. Self-produced E.P. with Beth Fleenor-clarinet, Paul Kemmish-bass, and Max Wood-drums.

Seattle Jazz Composers Ensemble – Original big band modern jazz – 2012

Various composers. Michael Owcharuk-piano. Features Henry Darger by Michael Owcharuk

Owcharuk 5 – Ukrainian Punk-Jazz – 2010

New takes on traditional Ukrainian melodies