I had the privilege last spring of being part of the “Lute And Harp” podcast hosted by friend Victor Andzulis. We were talking about my background, experiences and some philosophy related to church instrumental music. I guess I was talkative…

A good bit late on the announcement, but delighted that “Molly Pitcher” was a J.W. Pepper “Editor's Choice” selection for concert band works last spring. That makes 4 consecutive years - a reason for gratitude, for sure. The piece may…

I'm pleased to announce that my partnership with Carl Fischer Music continues with the publication of “Molly Pitcher” in 2025. (Or you can get your hands on it early at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Festival in Chicago this coming…

Is three years in a row a tradition? Whether “yes” or “no”, I'm pleased to start my summer once again with the publication of a new concert band work through Carl Fischer - and for the third consecutive year to…

I'm pleased to announce that a new orchestra arrangement of “Joy To The World” (also including “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”) is now available in the store. Written as the opener for an annual Christmas production, this dynamic arrangement of…

I was honored - and surprised - to learn yesterday that “Pelican Dance” was selected by Bandworld as one of their Top 100 new band works of 2023. It was one of 34 in the Grade 3/3+ category. Grateful!

I am pleased to announce that “John Henry”, which has been available on this site, will be joining the Carl Fischer catalog in Spring of 2024. This piece was written for the 2020 University of Mobile Honor Band and was…

I just discovered a lovely performance of my work, “Morning Song”, by the Montgomery County Concert Band (Telford, PA), with flute soloist, Faith Wasson. While the band parts are pretty accessible for most groups, the solo flute part requires a…

A nice start to my summer (in what I'm hoping is becoming an annual tradition!) with the release of "Pelican Dance" from Carl Fischer AND, for the second consecutive year, the J.W. Pepper selection as an "Editor's Choice" for new…

It's always encouraging to discover that music I've written is being used by performers around the world. I recently discovered this (not new) performance of "Overture on ADESTE FIDELES" performed beautifully by Banda Sinfônica da Base Aérea de São Paulo…