While I write for all means of the concert hall, I specialize in the areas of Vocal/Choral and Piano.
I do write for instrumental and jazz ensembles too, so check out my work below!
Choral Music: Singing has always been a huge part of my life, so it's no surprise that I write a lot of vocal/choral music! Vocal solos, choral pieces, small a cappella ensembles...you name it, I love it.
"How to Write Poems", featured in the playlist on the left, is a song cycle featuring a set of poems by the same name. These witty poems by F.J. Bergmann were debuted in the Fall of 2014 and are sung here by my good friend Nathan Brown.
"Touch the Sky" received its world premiere from the Nixa High School Chamber Choir in the fall of 2015. View the performance here!
Piano Music: Piano is my go-to instrument. Most of my life has been at a piano. Naturally, I write for piano quite often!
"Fractured Facade" is a great example of a piece tackling complex emotions. It's an exploration of the idea that hiding behind "being okay" is not a good place to be, and that we will end up knowing ourselves better once we break that wall down.
On the other hand, "Gateway" is an exhilerating endurance run. Purely fun, this piece is meant to sound flashy and grab your attention.
Instrumental Music: Some of my all time favorite music comes from classical symphonies and ensembles. Writing for these groups is always a joy, regardless of genre!
"Suite for Copley", featured in the playlist on the left, is a band piece that was written specifically for the Akron Symphonic Winds and their concert at Copley's Biccentennial Celebration.
Pieces like "Open House" and "Inspector Gadget (Cover)" show off my love for jazz! The former is written for jazz trio, while the latter is for a big band.
