New Recording -The Politicians

In my last post WAY back in December I talked about my first work for concert band, The Politicians. After writing the work I shopped it out to my band director friends in order to get their feedback and possibly a performance/recording. Over the next 4 months I was lucky enough to have it programmed by four different ensembles (St. Joe Community Band, the Spring Garden 8th grade band, the combined 8th grade bands at Truman and Bode Middle School and the Benton High School band, who are all based in St. Joe, MO).

I was also fortunate enough to work with each group in rehearsal and give my input. It was a blessed experience and I hope to do it again soon. I wanted to share with you the recording I received from Chad Lippincott of the Truman and Bode 8th grade bands performing The Politicians. 

Enjoy!

New work for concert band

I am excited to tell you that I have finished The Politicians, which is my first composition for concert band! It is a humorous march parodying the political circus that is election season. It was written for middle school bands in mind so it fits nicely in the grade 2.5 range. Check it out by clicking the link above!

Recording of N'Keigh's Lullaby

I just uploaded a live recording of N'Keigh's Lullaby. I hope you enjoy. 

Emiko on Youtube

Hey guys,

I just uploaded an (almost) complete performance of my jazz tune Emiko to Youtube. Check it out.

New Vocal Music

In 2014 I began setting the poetry of Sophia Parnok to music. Now, after two years of issues I would rather not discuss, I can finally announce that my setting of The Friend to the Young Man in Love is available for performance.