In Serenade To A Son (2000), written to celebrate the birth of my son, the harmonic motion of the piece is based in part on the harmonies of Bach's Prelude No. 1 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, better known in its role as the accompaniment to Gounod's Ave Maria. The reference to Bach is subtle, but to listeners familiar with the prelude a recognizable one. As a programming suggestion, the pairing of Gounod's Ave Maria and Serenade To A Son is effective, as the listener can hear ways in which Bach's original harmonies have been enriched and the original arpeggio texture developed.

— Bruce Stark