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5-2-2024
New Recording - Symphony No. 1
I am so incredibly excited to share the world premiere performance of my Symphony No. 1 with everyone. This is my biggest piece, my most PERSONAL piece, and the culmination of over a whole year's worth of work.
I could not be more grateful to Dr. Trachsel for having faith in me and giving my music a chance to come to life, not to mention the absolutely phenomenal group of musicians who performed it - it all came together so brilliantly.
Thank you.
My grandmother would have absolutely loved it. We will play it for her every day!
03-14-2024
PSW Composition Contest Results
It's an incredible honor to be named the winner of the Pennsylvania Symphonic Winds First Annual Composition Contest! As part of the reward, the ensemble will give the world premiere performance of my work Fight or Flight at their spring concert on May 19th in Wayne, PA. I'm so thrilled for this!
Read the official PSW media press release here
3-13-2024
New Recording - Lux Aeterna
In anticipation of Symphony No. 1, I'm delighted to share the world premiere recording of my composition Lux Aeterna, performed by the UNT Concert Band and conducted by Jerianne Larson.
Thank you to my good friend Ronald Bonitatibus for mixing and mastering the audio!
01-20-2024
Symphony No. 1 World Premiere
We are officially two months away. . . it's getting real!
Hear the world premiere of Symphony No. 1 by the UNT Wind Orchestra on March 28th.
12-15-2023
ASB Young Composers' Contest Results
Today, I received news that I had been selected as the WINNER of the Austin Symphonic Band's annual Young Composers Contest! As a reward, I will be commissioned by the ensemble to compose a new piece for wind band, which they will premiere during their 2024-25 concert season.
I really don't have the right words to express my excitement and gratitude - this is a huge moment for me. Getting that initial phone call and hearing the results was such an affirmation to my craft.
sincere congratulations to all the finalists! What an honor it is to share this experience with you all!
Next year is going to be WILD!
Read the official ASB media press release here
12-08-2023
New Recording - Arachnid
I am so excited to show off another new recording - click the link below to hear my orchestral work, ARACHNID, performed by the UNT Symphony Orchestra! This is my first real composition for orchestra, so I was a bit nervous to hear how it sounded live. To my surprise, the overall effect was tangible, and the orchestra loved playing it as well. I call that a win! Take a listen, and please share!
12-04-2023
New Recording - Volatile
Below is the recording of my saxophone quartet, VOLATILE, performed Scott Coward, Jacob Ryter, Joseph Zapp, and Andrew Byrd at the UNT Division of Composition Studies' most recent Spectrum Concert. This piece is pretty different from what I normally do, but I am proud of it nonetheless! Please check it out, and share!
11-14-2023
New Recording - A La Bach
ICYMI:
The world premiere performance of my work, A LA BACH, performed by the Myriad Saxophone Quartet October 17th, 2023. The inspiration is drawn from the baroque styles of J.S. Bach and mimics the typical chorale/fugue forms used during his time. Through the composing process of this piece, I've grown fond of the fugue - so much to have continued following its foundational principles in my current writing!
10-27-2023
Collaboration Announcement - A Child's Album
I'm so elated to be collaborating with legendary Texas-based pianist and UNT College of Music Alum, Dr. Xiao Wang, on a new work for solo piano, A CHILD'S ALBUM. Dedicated to my sister, her husband, and their new baby due this February, this collection of piano miniatures takes inspiration from similar works by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Amy Beach. I wanted to commemorate the next chapter of my sister and her husband's journey, and welcome their child into the world with the gift of music. At the very core, A CHILD'S ALBUM is a celebration of new life.
A CHILD'S ALBUM (2025)
I. Prelude
II. March
III. Minuet
IV. Serenade
V. Polka
VI. Lullaby
VII. Waltz
Coming Spring 2025.
09-07-2023
It's Official! - Symphony No. 1
I can't believe it - it's official!
On Thursday, March 28th 2024, see the World Premiere of SYMPHONY NO. 1 at the Murchison Performing Arts Center, performed by Dr. Andrew Trachsel and the UNT Wind Orchestra!
This is a full circle moment for me, having thought of this piece my junior year of high school - and now, six years later, it's being brought to life by one of the premiere ensembles in the nation. Pinch me.
I wish I could call my Grandmother Joyce and tell her. . . one day. I know she would be absolutely elated.
Mark your calendars, and please please please share!
07-02-2023
New Recording - Fight or Flight
I'm happy to share with everyone a recording of one of my works, FIGHT OR FLIGHT, performed by the UNT Wind Orchestra and conducted by Dr. Andrew Trachsel! AND! I figured out how to make a score-follower video - so you can watch the notes with the music! Please check it out; I'm very happy with how it turned out!
Thanks to Dr. Trachsel for putting this piece together, and special thanks to Ronald Bonitatibus for mixing and editing the audio.
06-16-2023
World Premiere Recording - Fantastical Apparitions: A Symphonic Encounter
Below is the world premiere of my work, FANTASTICAL APPARITIONS: A SYMPHONIC ENCOUNTER, performed by the UNT Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Daniel Cook! Click the link to watch the video (on the official UNT College of Music YouTube channel!?!), and please share to show your support!
Fantastical Apparitions: A Symphonic Encounter | UNT Wind Ensemble
05-08-2023
Project Announcement - Symphony No. 1
I am anxious and thrilled to announce my biggest project to date, SYMPHONY NO. 1, for Wind Ensemble. If you remember me being really excited for no apparent reason about two months ago - well, this was the reason. It's finally happening.
SYMPHONY NO. 1 is for my Grandmother Joyce, who is at war with dementia. it is a study and reflection on her condition and my family's relationship, a personal outpouring of emotion, and an exclamation of faith and acceptance. In other words, the most personal work I've attempted. I've pondered on the concept of this piece for, quite literally, years, but I'm finally ready to bring life to it and share it with the world.
SYMPHONY NO. 1 (2024)
I. Longing
II. Memories entangled
III. Joyce
IV. Roses and thorns
Coming Spring 2024.
"I may lose my family and loved ones in this life, but my faith prepares me all the more to reunite with them in the next. One day, we will meet again!"
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