I hope you have enjoyed a restful summer vacation. As we near August, I hope I might take a few minutes to share some works with you to consider for your ensembles to study and perform this year. There is a great deal of variety between their styles, and each piece offers an enjoyable musical challenge for your students. I […]
Eight years ago Jim Martini and Rick Worley invited me to the Central York School District to work with their band program and conduct in their March concert. Never did I realize that my path would turn, and I would end up teaching in higher education at a school nearby and work with one of their colleagues – Jon Moyer. […]
I am delighted to share two new mid-level works that will be available from Wingert-Jones Publications this summer. My thanks to both Larry Clark and Tyler Acari for their support of both of these piece! For Country and Courage is a work for young band that is intended to be a thank you “note” that every student musician can share […]
What are the R’s of Repertoire Selection? A short reminder for directors as they select their music for the spring semester in the newest episode of the Two Minute Clinic!
I hope the summer has been good to you, and you are approaching a sense of normalcy as your school year approaches. As you consider what your groups will study and perform this year, it is my pleasure to share several new works that may be of interest to you and your ensembles. There is a great deal of variety […]
