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The Reality of Life as a Composer
I used to have this dream that being a full time composer meant me sitting at my piano or my computer for hours of uninterrupted...
Jul 12, 20213 min read
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A Favor, Habitat for Humanity, & Free Music
I recently wrote a piece of music for a friend who wanted something that his students could practice to improve such techniques as lip...
Sep 22, 20202 min read
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The Small School Band Stigma
As a young director, which I am not any longer, I had grand ideas of being the head director of a program where I had a fully stacked...
Feb 20, 20205 min read
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But the Music Doesn’t Care
So I was searching for repertoire for my middle school and high school bands and as I was looking on a popular distribution website, I...
Oct 30, 20192 min read
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Directions, a Mentor, and Addiction
Directions. I can give them, but I can't seem to follow them. I'm always taking a wrong turn when I'm following someone's directions,...
Dec 21, 20185 min read
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The Dichotomy of an Artist
This! Ah, this is comfort, solace, and trepidation all in one. The empty hall prior to setup and performance. This and nature are my...
Mar 17, 20181 min read
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