Luccicare, which is the Italian term meaning "to shine," was commissioned in 2003 for the annual Dorman High School Symphony Orchestra concerto concert. Featuring two double basses, the piece uses only a light string ensemble as accompaniment.

Aimed at talented students, the two double bass parts are challenging, teaching the soloists many new positions for the bass. However, the work sits comfortably in the hand, meaning that the technical aspects of the piece can be mastered relatively quickly, and the piece can be a flashy addition to any student's portfolio.