My latest for beginning band is Bourne Bridge Overture. This new piece gives beginning band students an opportunity to shine. A brief fanfare introduces a majestic and tuneful theme, and a quiet and expressive interlude transitions to a dramatic close. Inspired by a bridge that connects Cape Cod to the mainland of Massachusetts, Bourne Bridge Overture will inspire young musicians on their musical journey.

My latest for string orchestra is Agita. As the title suggests, it's an anxious little ditty. :-) With lots of important dissonances and a liberal use of the "Bartok snap," it was a lot of fun to write. Hopefully it's fun to play. The funny(?) thing is, I just looked at the calendar, and exactly one year ago I completed Positive Energy for strings. Hmmm… maybe I should turn off the news for a while. :-)

I recently put together a list of audio files highlighting the Wooster High School Symphonic Band, Wooster, Ohio. These are recordings I collected of the band during my tenure there (1990-2019). Click below to visit a page that contains some of my fondest memories of these great musicians.

The quiet and stillness of an ocean, lake, or pond with its smooth, glassy surface is the inspiration for Calm Waters. Imagine yourself on the shore or in a sailboat as the you look out upon this peaceful setting.

Learn more about this latest piece for young band and maybe give it a listen here.

Gale Warning is an intense piece for full orchestra. Set in phrygian mode, it reflects the dangers of a wind storm on the sea. Learn more about this new composition and give it a listen here.