Commissioned by the Metropolitan Wind Symphony in 2005. The SUITE FROM CHINA WEST for wind ensemble is written in four movements, and was premiered on May 18, 2008. The authentic folk music from China West has amazed and inspired the composer to write this piece, which has folk music elements drawn from the folk songs Gadameilin & Pastoral of the Meng People; Ashima of the Yi People; Du Mu & Amaliehuo of the Zang People, and Dou Dou & the Lusheng ensemble music of the Miao People.