Thanks to Thompson Street Opera Company for a great performance of “Ile” this weekend!
Category: News
Radio Interview Today on WFIU Bloomington

Tune in today at noon to hear Ben Smith, Eric Lindsay, and me on WFIU talk about our upcoming premieres with the New Voices Opera!
Akropolis Reed Quintet Premiere March 29
On Saturday, March 29, the fabulous Akropolis Quintet will premiere a new composition of mine at Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio.
The composition is entitled Street Beat and was composed as part of the Quintet’s Project Sonata commissioning project.
The quintet’s latest release, Unraveled, is available now on CDBaby, iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify.
Premiere in St. Paul, MN
Honored to have been a part of the First Readings Project last week in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was a special treat to hear a new composition for choir beautifully performed in an intimate setting. Thanks to J. David Moore and Studio Z for the opportunity.
Radio Broadcast This Morning on WGTE with Aurea Silva Trio

Just found out that the Aurea Silva Trio will be on WGTE Radio this morning at 10 AM performing my music! You can listen here.
The Aurea Silva Trio is an innovative chamber ensemble consisting of flute, bassoon and piano. The trio is committed to popularizing the existing pieces for this instrumentation, and are excited to commission collaborative projects with modern composers in their efforts to expand the repertoire for this ensemble.
Hope you’ll tune in with me at 10 AM Eastern!
Carnegie Hall Debut

Last weekend was the premiere of Mountain Suite for String Orchestra by Chamber Orchestra of New York in Carnegie Hall.
Thanks to Salvatore di Vittorio and the Chamber Orchestra of New York for making this happen and to my family and friends who came to support me!
Greencastle Summer Music Festival in Greencastle, Indiana
Please enjoy this video of C. by Francis Poulenc from my recent performance on the Greencastle Summer Music Festival with Claire DiVizio!
2013 John Duffy Composers’ Institute
Honored to have been invited to return to the 2013 John Duffy Composers’ Institute in Norfolk, Virginia! This year we presented an extended excerpt from Ile with members of the Virginia Symphony. Bravo to all who were involved!
March 7 Concert at Temple Beth Zion in Buffalo
Enjoy these videos from my March 7 concert in Buffalo, New York!
¡Cigarra! Wins 2nd Place in MTNA National Competition
¡Cigarra! was awarded $1,500 as the Second-Place winner at the Young Artist level in the Music Teachers’ National Association (MTNA) National Composition Competition.
Founded in 1876, the MTNA is focused on advancing the value of music study and music making in society, and supporting the professionalism of music teachers.

