Written for the Streator High School Band in Illinois, 'River Trail Expedition' is named for the Hopalong Cassidy River Trail that winds along the banks of the Vermilion River. The trail borrows its n...
This thoughtful composition offers elements of musical reflection and artistic expression inspired by the beautiful sunsets along the shores of Long Island. Soft hues of color to brilliant rays of lig...
This work includes three brief connected and musical tableaus that each present their own distinct mood and style. The opening Intrada explores 6/8 time using an uplifting fanfare and rhythmical motif...
A lighthouse stands upon a shoreline to be a beacon for all ships coming into a harbor, guiding them to safety, and serving as a hope to those ships lost at sea. The light also refers to wisdom, compa...
Invocation' is defined as the act of invoking or calling upon a deity or spirit for aid, protection, or inspiration, while a 'Psalm' is a sacred song or poem. Magnificent, celebratory, and triumphant...
The Unexpected Journey' is a programmatic work depicting an insect flying onto a windshield and hanging on for the journey, braving the rushing wind until the vehicle reaches its destination, where th...
Redemption' is a lyrical, lush, romantic composition that captures the euphoria one experiences after being saved from emotional crisis. Sweeping melodic lines and rich scoring will catapult your ense...
Built from staccato ostinati, relentless rhythms, biting harmonies, and soaring themes, the work shines with brilliance and power, with the energy of new life. From the first measure to the last, the...