Philippians.2

Ideas for new works often present themselves in unusual ways. Because this piece was commissioned in honor of a 50th annual band festival, I decided to try to make a connection between the beginning of the

A reflective and beautiful work about grief and hope based on an Emily Dickinson poem.

This original work utilizes a sea of rich timbres, complete with processed tenor sax juxtaposed with a minimalistic analog synth groove, to create a gorgeous and extremely unique soundscape.

The faint illumination of the otherwise dark side of the moon is a beautiful phenomenon called earthshine. But beyond the beauty lies the mystery: what is lurking among the shadows? Fittingly, this ethereal

In This Moment is actually my first composition for band. The composition, in its original form, was written while I was in college and premiered by the University of Minnesota, Morris Concert

Sophisticated harmonies are paired with lush, colorful textures in this thought-provoking work for winds. The snare drum, suspended cymbal and tam-tam all perform the same part with wire brushes which