Kirk began studies as a high school student in the Cleveland, Ohio area with Joseph Bosoty. He then studied with Eugene Rousseau at Indiana University, John Sampen at Bowling Green State University, and Frederick L. Hemke at Northwestern University. He has performed in master classes for Claude Delangle and had additional studies with Iwan Roth and Jonathan Helton.
He has taught saxophone privately, at Colorado Christian University, and at Lafayette College. He performs extensively with his wife, pianist Holly Roadfeldt: the duo has performed across the United States and Canada.
Kirk has composed extensively for saxophone. His catalog for the instrument includes concertos, a sonata, a quartet, and works for mixed ensembles. Please contact Kirk about commissioning new works, purchasing performance materials, or scheduling performances.
Alto: Selmer Signature (2024); Selmer Concept and Bakun TM1 mouthpieces; Vandoren Traditional 3.0 reeds
Soprano: Yamaha 62 (1989); Bakun TM1 mouthpiece; Vandoren Traditional 3.0 reeds
Prayer Stones for Alto Saxophone and Piano (adaptation of the original for Viola and Piano)
Variations on a Ground Bass for Alto Saxophone and Piano
Lux Stellarum (Meditations after Hildegard) for Alto Saxophone, Electronics, and Video
Sacred Spaces for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble
Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano
Crystal Canyons for Alto Saxophone and Digital Delay
Mindful Drones for Alto Saxophone, Electronics, and Video
Timeless for Alto or Soprano Saxophone, Electronics, and Video
Somewhere I have Never Traveled for Alto Saxophone and Fixed Media
planet nine for Alto Saxophone and Live Processing
As In Evening Silence for Alto Saxophone and String Quartet
Distant Light for Alto Saxophone, Percussion (1), and Fixed Media
Leonardo's Sketchbook for Alto Saxophone and Flute
Ductus figuratus for Alto Saxophone and Chamber Ensemble
Moments Once Remembered for Sopranino Saxophone and Guitar
Canticles for Saxophone Quartet
Ostinati for Soprano Saxophone, Violin, and Piano
Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Chamber Orchestra
Longings for Soprano Saxophone and Clarinet
Cathedral for Alto Saxophone and Organ
O'Riordan: Mindful Drones for Alto Saxophone, Electronics, and Video (studio version)
O'Riordan: Variations after Kandinsky for Alto Saxophone, Electronics, and Video (studio version)
O'Riordan: Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano
Muczynski: Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano
Maslanka: Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano
Albright: Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano, mvt. 1
Hahn: A Chloris transcribed by Kirk O’Riordan
Desenclos: Prelude, Cadence et Finale
