After a few years of exploring new creative territory, I’m finding my way back to what I love most: writing music for live ensembles.
When live performances became a challenge during COVID, I started looking for new ways to stay creatively engaged. That led me to film, game, and corporate music, and along the way I picked up a whole new set of skills working in a DAW. It opened some unexpected doors and kept the music alive during a difficult stretch.
But there’s nothing quite like writing for real musicians in a room together. I have a new personal piece in progress and some exciting conversations happening. More to come soon.
If you’re a conductor or ensemble director and want to connect, I’d love to hear from you!
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On February 2nd, the premiere of ‘All the Things Wonderful’ took place on the Michigan State University campus. Under the direction of Professor John T. Madden the Michigan State University Symphony Band with special guest, pianist Alice Mikolajewski, they gave the incredible performance of the work that I would to share now. The work is dedicated to Dr. Benno Price Fritz and it was a great honor to work with the group and meet so many of Dr. Price’s family and friends. It was truly a magical experience I will never forget. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/311462276″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=false” width=”95%” height=”100″ iframe=”true”/] Just received the recording to the premiere of my brass quintet piece “Miniature PurSuits”. I’d like to thank the Fenway Brass Quintet for their premiere performance on February 11, 2016! [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/playlists/214176464″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] I am honored to have had a wonderful performance of my piece ‘The Significance of It All‘ by the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Staff Band this past Friday. Under the direction of Dr. Wesley Broadnax, the staff band had a wonderful concert beyond my own piece. Bravo! [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/158214945″ params=”color=ff9900&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=false” width=”95%” height=”100″ iframe=”true” /] Performed by Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp Staff Band on July 4, 2014
Dr. Wesley Broadnax, conductor ‘The Significance of It All‘ will be performed by the staff band at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, Michigan on July 4th, 2014. The concert will take place at 7:15PM at the Stewart Music Shell under the baton of Dr. Wesley Broadnax.
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