Category Archives: Composer
Summer Update
Hello out there Internet Land! I know it’s been months since I last updated, but quite honestly, I haven’t had anything musically interesting to blog about. I thought I would just drop a line or two about what I have … Continue reading
“Dark Energy” in Virgina
Happy Summer!! Well… to most of you. I am still in marching band arranging world and don’t foresee myself leaving it for a few more weeks. But luckily I get some “mental health” days by heading to McLean, Virginia. On … Continue reading
“Voodoo”
After what seems like a long time (really only 1.5 years), I am finally posting a live recording of “Voodoo.” What took so long? Well, there are now two versions of the piece and for the first year, I had … Continue reading
“Voodoo” in D/FW
For the second time in as many weeks, I will be conducting “Voodoo” tomorrow night at 7:30 pm at Martin High School in Arlington, Texas. Dave Carbone is the director of the Symphonic Band and we have worked together previously … Continue reading
“Voodoo” – Ohio Premiere
On Thursday, May 20th at 7:00 pm (EST), the William Mason High School Symphonic Band, under the direction of Avious Jackson, will be performing “Voodoo.” This will not only be the Ohio premiere, but it will be the first time … Continue reading
“Dark Energy” Premiere
On Friday May 14th at 8:00 pm, the Plymouth Community Band will be premiering “Dark Energy” at Salem High School on the campus of the Plymouth-Canton Educational Park in Canton, MI. This 10 minute work for band was commissioned by … Continue reading
Dark Energy FTW!!!
Hello gang Just a quick note, since I posted the mp3 a few days ago, it has already been downloaded almost 500 times! Plus, I have already secured three performances! So to all of you… thanks!! For those interested in … Continue reading
Dark Energy complete!!
As of this moment, I am done with “Dark Energy.” I actually finished the piece on Saturday 3/13, but I have been editing, tightening, fixing, and adjusting the piece the last week. Today I just sent off the parts! So … Continue reading
D.E. Update #3
It’s been a busy few days as I have finished about 7 minutes of the piece! I never really reached a good stopping point at a good point in the night. Usually I end up at about 12:00 and to … Continue reading
D.E. Update #2
As those who blog know, it sure is hard to make the time to actually blog. The other issue is making sure you have material to blog about! Sure, I could talk about walking along Town Lake, thinking about where … Continue reading