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I wrote a concerto for Alto Sax and Wind Ensemble. (open http://www.concertoforaltosaxophone.com now if you want to listen while you read) It was inevitable – this was my instrument all through high school and undergrad., though now I only play very occasionally, usually in Austria with a community band there, and then only… continued
When I released of the iPhone/iPad app for The Machine Awakes, I mentioned I was looking for someone to develop the Android version. In a matter of hours, composer Robert Langenfeld contacted me offering to take on the task, and… continued
A performance and practice app for Hummingbrrd (solo Euphonium + electronics) is now out for iPhones and iPads! Plug this into your hall or onstage PA system, and you’re ready to go. This app was designed by Henry Truong (same developer who created continued
I’ve been writing so much music over the past year, I haven’t taken time to talk about any of it! Tomorrow, 16 March, the Indiana All-State Honor Band, under the direction of John Lynch (Director of Bands at UGA, soon to be Sydney Conservatorium!), will premiere my brand new work, sevenfive. Based… continued
The annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago is almost here, and I’m very fortunate to have three performances of my work this year, as well as giving my Midwest debut as a clinician with two clinics! If you’ll be there, I hope you’re able to come to one or all of these, and please say… continued
The guest residency season erupts this coming week, when I travel to the University of Missouri to work with their Wind Symphony and coach their well-known New Music Ensemble. Concert is Monday night, 9/30, and it’s free!! The Wind Symphony is performing my Anthem and Ecstatic Fanfare, so if you have… continued
We’re moving (new house, still in Durham!), and while cleaning out my studio, I found the original scores for the Bowling Green premiere, the three UT Austin performances (including at the Meyerson and at CBDNA), and the one we used for the WASBE 2009 performance by the University of North Texas. I also found a… continued
Last week, Kevin Geraldi and the UNCG Symphonic Band were kind enough to devote some time on a rehearsal to reading and recording The Machine Awakes for me, so now you have something other than the MIDI realization to listen to! Composers: I’m leaving the original MIDI version posted in hopes this will make for… continued
In anticipation of the world premiere of Solace, my new work for wind ensemble + electronics, coming up on Tuesday, October 9th, I’ve decided to post the MIDI realization, complete with those lovely buzz-saw MIDI saxophones. The piece is quiet for large stretches, so you should use good headphones (cranked up loud!), or a… continued
My newest work for large ensemble and electronics, Solace, is now in rehearsals at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Yesterday was the first rehearsal with electronics, and the first time I’ve gotten to hear the piece – always an overwhelming experience. The band sounded great, especially since it’s still early in the process,… continued
SHORT VERSION: Music education is important Writing “easy” music is hard Add electronics: The Machine Awakes, for young band + electronics, premieres this Thursday night, May 10th, at Cedar Ridge High School in Hillsboro, NC! Score and Recording (MIDI) MUCH LONGER VERSION: A vital component of my mission as a composer is music… continued