Concerts and Tours
Date to be determined
Premiere of Songs of West Virginia in Keyser, WV
Everyday is closer until the premiere of my very first commission, which is also my first band piece! Commissioned by Ashleigh Stottlemyer of Keyser Middle School, Songs of West Virginia embraces the beauty and excitement of the state of West Virginia. It starts with the beautiful My Home Among the Hills and ends with the thrilling West Virginia Hills. Set to premiere TBD.
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ALL EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. EVENTS WILL BE RESCHEDULED ACCORDINGLY AND ONLY WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO.
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THANK YOU FOR UNDERSTANDING. STAY SAFE!
Current Projects
Shenandoah
This beautiful, well-loved folk song is arranged for SSAA choir, featuring a soprano and alto duet. Premiered October 26, 2018 by the Shepherd University Camerata and soloists Ilynn Brennan (soprano) and Kai Fletcher (alto).
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Patchwork (musical doodles for piano)
A piano piece filled with musical "doodles" that never became their own piece - until now! Premiered December 3, 2018 by pianist Korinne Myers.
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Subject to Change
This jazz combo piece is a fast , energetic blues that is definitely swinging! Premiered Spring of 2018 by members of the Shepherd University Jazz Ensemble.
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Symphony No. 1- Folk Song Symphony
My first symphony in the works! This multi-movement work takes folk songs from all continents and melds them into cultural-rich symphony for wind ensemble. Composition in-process.
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Duet Suite No. 1- Saxophone
A suite full of saxophone duets, ranging from fast dances to slow song-like movements. Composition in-process; Movement III. Premiered Spring of 2018 by fellow saxophonist Nick Acquino and myself.
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Through History We RISE
A multi-movement saxophone piece, featuring themes from many great women composers - Hildegard von Bingen, Barbara Strozzi, Clara Schumann, and Nadia Boulanger - all leading into a movement showcasing my progress as a composer from where I started to where I am now. This piece is not only a showcase of what I can do, but it is also a tribute to these four women for making history and creating a pathway for many women, like myself, to be able to compose and share what we can accomplish and how we can rise to be just as great. Excerpts of movements I-IV and the entirety of movement V to premiere March 29, 2019 by myself and pianist Dr. Yu-Hsuan Liao. The entire piece will be premiere with all five movements back-to-back in November 17th, 2019.
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Songs of West Virginia
This piece, commissioned by Ashleigh Stottlemyer of Keyser Middle School, embraces the beauty and excitement of the state of West Virginia. It starts with the beautiful My Home Among the Hills and ends with the thrilling West Virginia Hills. Set to premiere May 26th, 2020.
*NOTICE: premiere has been cancelled. Will update when a new date is picked.*