In light of what we’ve all been through with COVID, I felt a desire to write something this summer for grade 3/4 band that would be playable by most and with a celebratory nature. This grand Scottish hymn tune came to mind. If you’re interested in being in the consortium for Fantasia on Brother James’ Air please […]
This new 12 minute work was premiered April 24, 2022 and explores the “seasons” of life. Each text is from a different time and place, yet all reflect the theme of remembering. Fall begins with a rousing excerpt from Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem Autumn Fires that celebrates the change of seasons. Winter is a setting […]
Considering we don’t know what the fall will look like for many band programs, I’ve created five new flexible instrumentation works. These works are all under 5 minutes and range from easy to challenging. They can be performed by 4 to 40 players. Go to the bottom of the “Chamber Music” page for more information […]
Three premieres in one weekend is a luxury. SYMPHONY NO. 2 was performed at the recent North, Southern, and Southwestern CBDNA conferences. Many thanks to these conductors and their ensembles. Southern CBDNA – Florida Atlantic University, Kyle Prescott Southwestern CBDNA – Stephen F. Austin State University, David Campo North CBDNA – University of Connecticut, Vu […]
The College Band Directors National Association of Louisiana commissioned this new work for wind ensemble which was premiered in January 2019 by the Louisiana Intercollegiate Honor Band. SUITE LOUISIANE is a five movement setting of Louisiana folk songs. This is fun music filled with great tunes and was a joy to write (and research). It […]
Saxophonist Chris Beaty and the Texas A&M Commerce Faculty Trio premiered SCINTILLA in March 2018 at the North American Saxophone Alliance Conference and again in July at the World Saxophone Congress in Zagreb, Croatia. SCINTILLA for Alto Sax, Clarinet, and Flute is a high-energy 5 minute work suitable as a recital opener or closer. Here’s […]
There are very few works for soprano and grade 3 band. Thanks to Dr. Brett Richardson at the University of the Incarnate Word for leading a consortium of colleges and ensembles to commission this work. The music is technically accessible, yet still artistically mature with a strong lyrical flow. What a joy it was to […]