Grade 5

Magnolia Star is a sparkling, energetic piece for wind band (Grade 5) based on the blues scale and inspired by the American railroad.

A song cycle for soprano and piano of six short pieces, with clever, playful texts by Louisa May Alcott. From the light, dance-like opening to the soft, dreamy lullaby at the close, these songs are organized to depict a carefree summer day.

Grade 4.5

Ancient Light is inspired by the stunning photographs of deep space taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Grade 4/5

Le Voleur is a jazzy and exciting piece inspired by the character Arsene Lupin (The Gentleman Burglar), a character created by the writer Maurice Leblanc in 1905.

Grade 5 Wind Band

A 2-minute fanfare, scored for wind band, written in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Eastman School of Music. Also available for brass ensemble.

Grade 5

Lamentation for Euphonium and Wind Ensemble is a reflective lament written in memory of euphoniumist Isaiah Ray.

Grade 5

A 2-minute brass fanfare written in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Eastman School of Music.

Grade 4/5

Entrata is a work inspired by Gary Green’s photograph “Savannah Church Entrance 2011” and it incorporates music by the English renaissance composer Thomas Tallis.

Grade 5

And the Cities Rise Like Dreams is a work for large choir and wind ensemble that uses the metaphor of a sunrise to evoke the rise of the American West. Commissioned by the University of Nevada, Reno in celebration of its 150th anniversary.

Grade 5

A 2-minute fanfare that includes a musical canon, this work is available for wind band, orchestra, string orchestra, or flexible instrumentation.

Grade 5

Lauda, Latin for “praise” is a two movement work for wind ensemble. The overall structure of the work can be understood somewhat loosely as a prelude and fugue. Both movements explore various uses of counterpoint and contrapuntal devices which have fascinated me since I first encountered them in works of Bach and others.

Grade 5

When I was a kid, we’d often travel a few hours north to Vermont for Labor Day, to spend the final days of summer with my extended family.  While there, we’d pile in the car to spend a day at the Vermont State Fair.  The fair was an exciting, vibrant place, with rides and games, animals, fried dough, and horse racing.  This piece captures the sights, sounds, and excitement of a day at the fair.

Also available for orchestra.

This piece is based on one of my favorite sonorities – the major 7th chord. Throughout the piece, I use different voicings of the chord to create harmonies and textures that are sometimes stark, and other times beautiful, reflecting the varying landscapes of winter. The music near the end of the piece moves towards spring, inspired by the simple bird call of the Black-capped Chickadee. 

Grade 5

The title of this work is inspired by a quote by Ansel Adams, which seems to perfectly sum up the vision and inspiration for this project: “The whole world is, to me, very much ‘alive’ — all the little growing things, even the rocks. I can’t look at a swell bit of grass and earth, for instance, without feeling the essential life — the things going on within them. The same goes for a mountain, or a bit of the ocean, or a magnificent piece of old wood.”

Grade 5

Available as a collection of three arrangements, or individually: Fugue No. 2, No. 16, and No. 23, all from The Well-Tempered Clavier, book 1. Scored for 4/5-part flexible instrumentation plus optional timpani that can be adapted for many combinations of wind, string, and percussion instruments.

Grade 4.5/5

Green Diamond, the sequel to Magnolia Star, is a fun and energetic piece for wind band (Grade 4.5/5) based on the blues scale and inspired by the American railroad.

Grade 5

This work is about life and living, new experiences (musical or otherwise) that make and define us, and those who have influenced us for the better. Journeys was commissioned by the Tennessee Music Education Association (TMEA) and Eastman Chemical Company for the 2014 TMEA 11-12 All-State Band.

Grade 5

Flash Black synthesizes nearly all my musical influences, experiences, and inspirations. From the lyrical and vocal qualities, to the jazz elements, to the rich variety of instrumental color, Flash Black is a powerful and dramatic piece.