• Sabbatical projects underway

    I was awarded a sabbatical from Winthrop University for the spring semester of 2020. For my friends who are not in academia, this means that I am relieved of teaching and administrative duties so I can focus on composing music (aka scholarship and creative activity). I have two projects planned, a new piece for choir …

  • Those Lonely Minutes selected for four 2020 film festivals.

    I am pleased to announce that Those Lonely Minutes has been selected for screening at four 2020 film festivals. It will be screened at The Brightside Film Festival in Jersey City, NJ, Planet 9 Film Festival in Los Angeles, CA, Underexposed Film Festival in Rock Hill, SC, and Experimental Forum in Los Angeles, CA. This …

  • video of Alhambra Tiles posted

    Alhambra Tiles, my trio for flute, horn in F, and piano was performed on September 22, 2019 as part of the Providence Chamber Music Series in Charlotte, NC USA. The performance was expertly executed and an outstanding interpretation of my music. I have posted a video of the live performance on my Video page.  The …

  • reflections and lore broadcast on National Public Radio

    My composition Reflections and Lore was featured on public radio station WDAV (Davidson, NC) on July 29. The recording is from the CD Reflections on the Firebird by the Bechtler Ensemble with Alan Yamamoto conducting. Thanks to all the musicians involved and WDAV for featuring local musicians! The score and a live recording can be …