Tag Archives: Dark Energy
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
“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
D.E. Update #1
I know there are many different ways of composing. Some people prefer sequencing, others prefer composing right onto the computer (FinaleMusic anyone?), and there are still some that compose and orchestrate on 11X17 sheets of staff paper; no notation software! … Continue reading
Dark Energy
I am very fortunate to have been commissioned by Carl Battishill and the Plymouth Community Band to write a new work for wind band in celebration of their 50th anniversary. Carl and the PCB have actually performed a number of … Continue reading