Why Consortiums Work
This year in 2018, I organized a consortium for the first time, and the experience was such a positive, productive experience I want to let everyone know my thoughts about why consortiums work.
December 2018
October 2018
Saxophone Consortium For Two New Works!
I am putting together a consortium for two new works for saxophone! I'll cap the consortium at ten ensembles, and will write a new Saxophone Quartet entitled "Chasing Light", as well as rework my composition "Transition" for oboe and piano for soprano saxophone and piano.
March 2018
My Texas PML Project
Welcome to my blog, which has been a smaller thing for me in the past, and is now a bigger thing in the present. You can expect to read about my thoughts and experiences on Music Education, Entrepreneurship, Worship in the Arts, as well as interviews on relevant topics and some about my work life and creative process!
October 2017
Creating Composers Clinic
I would not be a professional, freelancing musician today if it were not for the band programs I participated in throughout middle school and high school.
September 2017
End Times
During the summer of 2015, while attending Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas; I witnessed an incredible five-sermon series given by Pastor Jimmy Evans regarding the 2nd coming of Christ. After hearing his thought-provoking insights into the future final events of human history, I chose to create a musical work to both depict these events and satisfy the Master's Thesis requirement for my M.M. in Composition at Texas Christian University.
August 2017
Etch-A-Sketch
Etch-A-Sketch: The benefit of collaboration within the compositional process is the 3rd place winner in the Graduate Division of the Texas Music Educators Association's 2016 Essay Contest for College Students! The article features conversations with the late Dr. David Maslanka, Dr. Frank Ticheli and Mr. William Owens.