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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NOW AVAILABLE! Lessons from a Street-Wise Professor: What You Won't Learn At Most Music Schools, 2nd Edition
I’m super excited to share that the 2nd edition of Lessons from a Street-Wise Professor: What You Won’t Learn at Most Music Schools is NOW AVAILABLE! See some inside pages and purchase on Amazon.com.
It was an honor to be the contributing author to this book, written by former Dean of Professional Studies and Professor of Saxophone at the Eastman School of Music, Ray Ricker.
New Book on Music Careers Coming Later This Summer!
I was honored that Ray Ricker asked me to be a contributing author for the 2nd edition of his book, Lessons from A Streetwise Professor: What You Won't Learn at Most Music Schools. For the past several months, Ray and I have worked closely, writing new sections for the book and updating existing content.
"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.
Two Upcoming Premieres
I am very excited about two new pieces that will be premiered in February and March, 2018.
The first is "Ultra," a three-movement, grade 4 work that will be premiered by the Arkansas Intercollegiate Band, conducted by Rob Carochan on February 15th. The piece was commissioned by the Arkansas Chapter of the College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA). You can see a little preview of me playing music from the second movement here.