I have long been inspired by mythology, nature, and space as a primary influence in my writing. I keep updated on all things astronomical. Though I likely won't live to see it, I greatly look forward to
I have always been in awe of Louis Armstrong's (1901-1971) and Ella Fitzgerald's (1917-1996) extraordinary musicianship and creative improvisations, hence the title, I Like Louis and Ella. They
Blanc dedicated his Romance, Op. 43 (bis) "to His Friends Raoul Triebert and Garigue." The oboist Triebert (1845-1894) was a member of the Triebert dynasty, one of the most important families of
In the spring of 2016, I had the great pleasure of being commissioned by the United States Air Force Band to write a brass chamber work for two of their impressively accomplished musicians, Michael Brest
The composer has provided the following comments about the Trio for Oboe, Horn, and Piano: "Until recently chamber music for this combination of instruments was rare; only a trio by Carl Reinecke
Rudajev's Trio-Divertimento for Trumpet, Bassoon, and Piano is a three movement work of approximately fourteen minutes duration. The literature for this combination is very sparse, dominated by the