The Great Blue Heron was inspired by the relatively large wading bird, commonly found in North and Central America. The name of this bird conjures an image of something of such immense size and, yet,

"Hijinx" opens with a short, spirited fanfare. It is a rousing piece for soprano saxophone and symphonic band.  Aside from the fanfare, "Hijinx" features a groovy dance, a serenely mysterious cadenza,

I have always had a keen interest in insects and the combination of the English horn and piano provided a great opportunity to depict, and pay homage to, these wonderful and most evolutionarily successful

This work for soprano saxophone and piano provides a great opportunity to depict, and pay homage to, these wonderful and evolutionarily successful of animals. With music light and full of humor. The

Rhapsody on the Remnants of a Lost Folk Song was begun during one of those ideal sunny weekend days in a coffee shop in August of 2007. My intention for this composition was to create a simple tune