Recent Projects and Events
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March 31, 2021:
My Master's Recital at Akron! A link will be made available, and I will also have recordings of the performances. Looking forward to an evening of math rock, jazz, neo-classical, and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WrM4w9tGMo March 25, 2021: My piece Šokis for solo violin will be premiered by the lovely Eya Setsu as part of the University of Akron's Women in Music Concert! Tune in to the UA livestream at 7:30 to enjoy the work and other wonderful pieces by women composers! March 20, 2021: Tria Corazon will be performing Khutsup Mountain Dances by Jeff Manookian, as well as the premiere of my sonata Incandescence as part of the Dana Alumni Concert Series at Youngstown State University! We're excited to record and stream this performance! July, 2021: My trombone work, "Bop," has been selected for performance at the 2021 International Trombone Festival in Columbus, Georgia! Over the course of a couple days, I'll be able to participate in a composer's workshop, sit in on rehearsals of Bop, and enjoy a composer's concert with several other amazing composers! Summer, 2021: I got accepted into the Alba Music Composition Festival in Alba, Italy! I will be composing a brand new work for the resident ensemble, Hub New Music, and will have the opportunity to study with composer Hannah Lash, along with other distinguished faculty. |
Summer, 2020:
I began a podcast that deals with the obscure facets of music such as the role of silence, music and humor, and 20th century electronic innovation. I plan to revamp this project for Summer, 2021!
I began a podcast that deals with the obscure facets of music such as the role of silence, music and humor, and 20th century electronic innovation. I plan to revamp this project for Summer, 2021!
May, 2020: University of Akron
I was awarded the "Outstanding Graduate Composer" award at the University of Akron, where I will finish my MM in May, 2021.
I was awarded the "Outstanding Graduate Composer" award at the University of Akron, where I will finish my MM in May, 2021.
Hi All!
Keep your eyes open, because in 2020, I'll be completing several large projects! Stay tuned for updates regarding an original cantata, more big band charts, and one special surprise!
Keep your eyes open, because in 2020, I'll be completing several large projects! Stay tuned for updates regarding an original cantata, more big band charts, and one special surprise!
January, 2020: Portage Community Chapel
I completed an original 30-minute cantata! This Good Friday, the choir at Portage Community Chapel will premiere the 7-movement work.
I completed an original 30-minute cantata! This Good Friday, the choir at Portage Community Chapel will premiere the 7-movement work.
December 7, 2019: University of Akron Composers' Recital
I will be premiering a new euphonium and piano duet, titled "Dusk."
I will be premiering a new euphonium and piano duet, titled "Dusk."
October 7, 2019: University of Akron Jazz Ensemble Concert
I had the opportunity to showcase 2 original compositions on this concert! Take a listen to the premiere of Scythe below!
I had the opportunity to showcase 2 original compositions on this concert! Take a listen to the premiere of Scythe below!
August, 2019
I began my studies as a graduate student at the University of Akron!
I began my studies as a graduate student at the University of Akron!
May 25, 2019: Debut Tria Corazon Concert
Our woodwind trio Tria Corazon premiered one of my pieces on our debut concert!
Our woodwind trio Tria Corazon premiered one of my pieces on our debut concert!
January, 2019: VGMC
I took part in the Video Game Music Challenge, an online challenge to write a short piece each day which could be used in a video game scenario. Take a listen to some of the results below!
I took part in the Video Game Music Challenge, an online challenge to write a short piece each day which could be used in a video game scenario. Take a listen to some of the results below!
October, 2018: PCC
I began working at Portage Community Chapel as a full-time Worship Arts Director! This has allowed me to compose and arrange music for their choir and men's vocal quintet, One Voice! Stay tuned for info regarding an original cantata!
I began working at Portage Community Chapel as a full-time Worship Arts Director! This has allowed me to compose and arrange music for their choir and men's vocal quintet, One Voice! Stay tuned for info regarding an original cantata!
April 18, 2018: Youngstown State University Senior Recital!
I organized a performance over an hour of original music, involving a grand total of 32 performers! Take a listen to Cacophony, a piece for mixed ensemble written for the composition studio at YSU (featuring Alyssa Kordecki on vocals, and an assortment of percussion, guitar, trombone, euphonium, trumpet, violin, piano, and saxophone!).
I organized a performance over an hour of original music, involving a grand total of 32 performers! Take a listen to Cacophony, a piece for mixed ensemble written for the composition studio at YSU (featuring Alyssa Kordecki on vocals, and an assortment of percussion, guitar, trombone, euphonium, trumpet, violin, piano, and saxophone!).