Jul 12, 20213 minThe Reality of Life as a ComposerI used to have this dream that being a full time composer meant me sitting at my piano or my computer for hours of uninterrupted...
Sep 22, 20202 minA Favor, Habitat for Humanity, & Free MusicI recently wrote a piece of music for a friend who wanted something that his students could practice to improve such techniques as lip...
Feb 20, 20205 minThe Small School Band StigmaAs 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...
Oct 30, 20192 minBut 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...
Dec 21, 20185 minDirections, a Mentor, and AddictionDirections. 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,...
Mar 17, 20181 minThe Dichotomy of an ArtistThis! Ah, this is comfort, solace, and trepidation all in one. The empty hall prior to setup and performance. This and nature are my...