Come catch one of this week’s performances by the American Federation of Musicians Local 159 Jazz Band. This is my 18th year as the group’s director. Concert dates are:
July 15, Seltzer Park - Shelby, OH - 7PM
July 16, Kingwood Center - Mansfield, OH - 7:30PM
July 17, Downtown Park - Crestline, OH - 7:30PM
July 19, Brookside Park - Ashland, OH - 8PM

I had so much fun writing two pieces for two graduating seniors. Divertimento for Tuba and Concert Band was written for and premiered by David Burnett @tubadaveburnett. The Gooch was written for and premiered by jazz trombonist Peter Gooch @p_gooch.
Both are pursuing careers in music and have very bright futures ahead of them. All the best to Dave and Peter!

Just completed a Suite for Low Brass Trio that will be premiered at the Wooster City Schools Faculty Recital on January 22, 2015. I’m so pleased to play it along with two very talented young musicians, David Burnett @tubadaveburnett on tuba and Peter Gooch @p_gooch on trombone/euphonium.