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This is a “party” piece inspired by the sound and feel of the classic rock band Chicago.  The title comes from the lyrics to one of their most famous tunes, Saturday in the

Written and dedicated to my son, Jack, and the nights we stayed up "hanging out" while he learned to sleep.  This tune is inspired by my good pal Count Basie and tunes like Corner

This composition attempts to portray the zany, whimsical, and chaotic nature of a “Chinese fire drill” (Yes, the thing where people jump out of a car at a red light and run around the car). To

Bass trombone feature.  Dedicated to bass trombonist Jay Roberts and Brigham Young University Synthesis Jazz Band, Ray Smith, director.

This work is a tribute to the jazz trumpet player Dizzy Gillespie. Known for this unique angled trumpet bell, "balloon" cheeks, and legendary high range, Dizzy ushered in a new era of jazz known as bebop.

This five-minute sonic meditation invites unity and connectedness with the earth and those around us. Created in collaboration with the students of LaFayette Junior-Senior High School, it contains sounds

This work for string orchestra and audio track is an excellent introduction to 6/8 time using the ranges of grade 1 literature.  The piece is inspired by what an alien dance club might sound like.

This work for band and audio track is an excellent introduction to 6/8 time using the ranges of grade 1 literature.  The piece is inspired by what an alien dance club might sound like.

This work for band and audio track is an excellent introduction to 6/8 time using the ranges of Grade 1 literature. The piece is inspired by what an alien dance club might sound like.

This work for string orchestra and electronic audio track is an excellent introduction to 6/8 time using the ranges of Grade 1 literature. The piece is inspired by what an alien dance club might sound

Gary Sudano (1942-2017) will always be remembered as a loving father and passionate music educator. This work is a gift from his wife Jan, his children, and the families in the three Band programs involved

Garapan is a Javanese word meaning "the working out of the music."  In the Javanese gamelan tradition, musical compositions are mere skeletons of ideas that have a flexible structure.  This allows

Commissioned by Brigham Young University Synthesis and Ray Smith and winner of the ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award.  A clever nod to the tune "Loch Lomond"set with a 7/8 shuffle funk second-line new

The Hope Within was commissioned by the University of the Incarnate Word Wind Ensemble, Brett A. Richardson, Conductor, in memory of the conductor’s mother, Becky Bailey Richardson

A hunched humanoid creature with abnormally large eyes stands in front of a DJ table and begins to spin a track as a way of introducing himself and his underground civilization to your band... For concert

Inspired by an ancient tradition of Chinese landscape painting where artists intentionally left blank spaces on the canvas with the idea that viewers would imagine something to fill in the space and thereby

“What if you could write a piece of music where you play the page as usual, then flip it upside down and play it again?”  This question was the genesis of the primary ingredient to Maze

This work is in the style of a moto perpetuo, which means perpetual motion. The piece is always moving forward propelled by a constant stream of eighth notes. This composition serves as a tribute to Kirk

Commissioned by Brandon Matthews and the Metropolitan Denver Honors Orchestra. The work is inspired by the Denver, Colorado skyline and derives pitch material from 5-2-8-0 since the "mile-high city" is said

Dedicated to Brent Wallarab and the Indiana University Jazz Ensemble.

A group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences come together to play music and become "a band,” like a puzzle coming together. This work celebrates that process and can be a