Tonight, Canticles of Hyperion makes its world debut after an 18 month delay. My thanks and appreciation to Steve Barton and the University of Richmond Wind Ensemble for bringing this music to life. While Hyperion’s story has been told in many literary works, this is the story that I want to tell through music. Hyperion is caught in a bad […]
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 […]
Holding oneself accountable for artistry can only be accomplished through actively creating and making music as an individual and with others.
Hello friends and colleagues! I hope all of you have experienced a successful end to your school year and are ready to recharge this summer. Some exciting news to report with some new music out, and some some clinic work. I am looking forward to presenting a couple of clinics at the PMEA 2015 Summer Conference in Harrisburg in July. […]
I am pleased to announce that my new work for young band “Dancing Under the Stars” will be released this summer by Bandworks Publications. This works is intended for a Junior High or Middle School Concert Band. I have always admired people with the courage to “dance like no one is watching”, and this piece is somewhat analogous to that idea both […]
