This thesis is a compilation of the six compositions performed at The University of British Columbia, Recital Hall, May 12, 1996, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Music, with an emphasis in Composition. Second Sonata for Bassoon and Piano was written for performed by Tracie Pybas on bassoon, with Leslie Dala on piano. Mechanism for Horn, Alone was written for and performed by Marcia Titley. L'etre-en-soi, I'etre-pour-soi was written for and performed by Caroline Gauthier, clarinet. Hanblec'eya was written for and performed by Karen Noel-Bentley, clarinet, Laura McPheeters, violoncello, and Leslie Dala, piano. Plane for Flute, Alone was written for and performed by Mark McGregor. Woodwind Quin...