My latest Beatle Stanford Continuing Studies class is now open for REGISTRATION! MUS 73 The Beatles: The Early Years (1962-1964) Chock full of new research and deep analysis, we will delve into their first four albums: The heart of Beatlemania covered in a much-requested e x t e n d e d format—EIGHT weekly sessions Reminder Every class is recorded in high quality … Read More
The inaugural Ruth Wales du Pont Collegiate Composition Competition was open to college students from around the US. After a rigorous audition process, six finalists in classical and pop music were chosen and their works will be heard on Sunday. There, a panel of judges –including me, and powerhouses Dr. Erin Busch, and Georgia Still–and … Read More
You probably remember cellist Tommy Mesa and pianist Yoon Lee recently performed my work Pas de Deux in Washington, DC and Hattiesburg, MS, well I’m excited to report that Tommy was on the recipients of the very prestigious a 2025 Avery Fisher Career grant. He joins an illustrious group including Yuja Wang, Gil Shaham, James … Read More
After yesterday’s stellar performance of Pas de Deux by Tommy Mesa and Yoon Lee at The Phillips Collection they move on to the Connoisseurs Series at the University of Southern Mississippi (January 23, 2025). I couldn’t be happier.
I’ll be writing a string quartet for the fabulous Sound Impact thanks to a recent commission from the Maryland State Music Teachers Association (MSMTA). I’m excited to work with such wonderful musicians who also do incredibly important and impactful work in education, incarcerated youth, and more. Details to come, but look out for it next … Read More
Tommy Mesa and Yoon Lee perform my piece Pas de Deux on SUNDAY CONCERT JANUARY 19, 2025, 4-5:30 PM at the Phillips Collection. The concert is sold out but there is a live stream!
I’m happy to report that I am a recipient of a grant from the DC Commission on Arts & Humanities. I’d like to thank the Commission for their support of my ongoing work as a composer. Onwards and upwards.
Balance Campaign plus Carolyn Shaffer are hard at work to bring you my new setting of William Blake’s The Angel this Wednesday night! Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:30 pm, Ward Hall Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, free
Sweet Stillness is a seven minute plea for peace, kindness, and grace through humility. The music creates a neutral space to contemplate, center, feel, and extend grace to one another in a world currently full of darkness and strife. The work is dedicated to Dr. K. M (Kay) Knittel “who still lights the world around us.” … Read More
The Angel for voice and chamber ensemble from William Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience Carol Shaffer, Mezzo-Soprano, and Balance Campaign Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 7:30 pm, Ward Hall Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, free Sweet Stillness for soloists, mixed choir, and ensemble on texts by Barthold Heinrich Brockes and Joel Phillip … Read More