Driving home one evening, “Clocks” by Coldplay came on the radio. As an academic, classical music is beautiful to me for its tangible yet abstract architecture. This song by Coldplay (and many other pop songs) carries with it, however, an additional dimension less associated with classical music. That dimension is Read more…
“Harmony of the Spheres” is my latest composition, composed for Adams State University’s Zacheis Planetarium and Observatory. Given my interests in music and astronomy, this was a very engaging piece to compose. Some fun things to listen for in Harmony of the Spheres: Low, droning Bb symbolizing a black Read more…
There was a point, a turning point for me, when I chose the path of music. This choice was a reflection of my deep passion not only for music itself, but for the architectures it represents in and beyond our lives. For me, music is an expression of the complex Read more…
If you haven’t stopped by in a while, I’m in the process of getting more of my music available to you on my website. Please check out the new recordings and program notes I’ve uploaded for Ballet in Four Movements under the Compositions tab! In addition to the recordings, the Read more…
In my final semester on campus at Adams State University (student teaching next semester!), I am excited to announce my Senior Composition Recital! Please join me on Saturday, March 23 at 7:00 PM in Leon Memorial Hall to enjoy music I’ve had the privilege to compose under the guidance of Read more…
I was born I am born Every day Light casts me Into and out of Fire. I will expire. But not today. My life a painting Pure, white, moving, beautiful. There, a red streak My own blood piercing the brightest place. Sed ecce! Is it not surrounded by brighter places? Read more…
In recent research, I learned that we clarinetists are in good company. Who’d have guessed these famous people played clarinet? Julia Roberts (look under Trivia) Dick Van Dyke Woody Allen Steven Spielberg Ray Charles (look under Background) Harpo Marx Billy Crystal John Adams Squidward Hope you enjoyed learning more about our fellow clarinetists! Read more…
A little Get Well wish from me and my siblings for our awesome granddad :). Enjoy! Where The Wild Things Are for Granddad
One of my favorite books is “What the Dormouse Said: Lessons for Grown-Ups from Children’s Books.” Amy Gash cleverly compiled this collection of insightful quotes in 1999. I received the book as high school graduation gift from my first elementary school librarian. Recently, I thought it would be fun to point Read more…
As a music major, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this. Most of the time it translates to, “I won’t learn anything by playing that piece again.” And most of the time it means you have everything to learn by playing that piece again. I admit, I Read more…