Sunnyside, 1927-1933 -- Compositional beginnings, 1933-1936 -- Having faith, 1936-1940 -- New York waltzes : works for piano -- Horizons : percussion ensemble music -- The people, yes : songs and choral works -- Sonatas, suites, and string quartets : chamber music -- Symphonic striving : works for band and orchestra -- Status quo -- Beyer's final years, 1940-1944.