I’m am deeply honored to receive the 2024-2025 Teaching Excellence Award from The University of Texas at Austin’s Butler School of Music.
The school released an article about the award, which you can find here.
Run to the Light Featured at Carnegie Hall & Symphony Center
My wind ensemble composition, Run to the Light, was recently performed at Carnegie Hall and Symphony Center.
Thank you to Iowa State Wind Ensemble, University of Iowa Symphonic Band, and West Texas A&M University Wind Ensemble for programming my music in these historic venues!
New Release: Lucky Nashville for Marimba & Snare Drum Duo
I’m happy to release a new duo for marimba and snare drum titled Lucky Nashville. The piece was commissioned by percussionists extraordinaire, Ji Hye Jung and W Lee Vinson, with support from Vanderbilt University.
Sheet music, a performance video, and streaming links are available here.
New Release: Gardens for Percussion Ensemble
I am excited to release Gardens, a new piece for percussion ensemble commissioned by Baylor Percussion Group. It is dedicated to my dear friend, Dr. Todd Meehan, in celebration of his 20th year of teaching at Baylor.
Sheet music, a performance video, and more information about the piece is available here.
New Release: WATERCOLOR SUN
I’m thrilled to release Watercolor Sun, a marimba quartet for one shared 4.3 octave marimba. Commissioned by Grammy Award winning Third Coast Percussion, Watercolor Sun was premiered at the group’s PASIC 2023 showcase concert. Sheet music is now available.
I have been friends with the members of Third Coast for many years and have watched them from afar with much admiration. It brings me great joy to write music for them.
New Release: RUN TO THE LIGHT for Wind Band
I’m thrilled to officially publish Run to the Light, my new work for wind band! The piece is a university level / advanced high school piece that was commissioned by The Eastman Wind Ensemble for their centennial celebration. PDF score and parts can be purchased via my sheet music store. Physical copies are available via Murphy Music Press. I’ve been writing music for a long time, but the wind band space is new for me, and excited to share my sound and spirit with this community. Here’s an excerpt from UT Wind Ensemble’s latest performance, featuring my colleague, Thomas Burritt.