Hi, I’m Steve—
Composer and educator based in Rochester, NY. I write music for wind band, orchestra, chamber groups, choir, and everything in between. Read more about me >>
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WXXI Behind-the-Scenes Video: The Composition Process Behind "Festival Music"
In March of this year, I wrote a 2-minute brass fanfare to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Eastman School of Music. Rochester’s classical radio station, WXXI released a video about the project that shows my compositional process. Enjoy!
"Into the Silent Land" - Music Reflecting on the Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy - Behind-the-Scenes
I grew up in Sandy Hook, CT and attended Sandy Hook Elementary School.
I believe that music is one way we can remember the victims of the tragedy, their families, and victims of similar tragedies. This was the hardest piece I have written, but I hope that the music allows listeners to pause and remember these victims, and come together to prevent this kind of violence in the future.
Sneak Peek of "Ultra" for Wind Band
In this short video, I play a little sample of the second movement, "Tree House," from one of my newest works, "Ultra." The piece was commissioned by the Arkansas Chapter of the College Band Directors National Association, and will be premiered by the Arkansas Intercollegiate Band in February 2018.
Arkansas CBDNA Commission!
I'm excited to announce that I will be writing a commission for the Arkansas CBDNA! The piece will be premiered by the Arkansas Intercollegiate Band at the February 2018 All-State Conference.
I am just starting to sketch out ideas now for the 8-10 minute piece, so stay tuned for more!