Friday, October 10, 2008

News on the March: 10/9/08

A little midnight-oil burning, working on my latest project, Prometheus in the Dead Zone. Here's a little news blast:

- I've recently signed on for a commission with euphonium player and GSM-friend Tyler Benjamin. At this point, off in the future still, but more on that as the story develops. 

- Next week composer Michael Daugherty comes to Colorado for a residency at CU, and I'll be interviewing him for Pendulum New Music. Suggestions of questions you'd like to hear him answer are welcome -- video will be posted soon after residency. Let's hear 'em!

- A residency position is still in the works, and still no details. High hopes, though. 

- Last month I took third place in the Iron Composer competition at the University of Nebraska Omaha! The other four finalists did some fantastic work, and I felt in great company and really lucky to be a part of the competition. I also was included as a guest artist on DUNG, the trumpet ensemble's, concert during the ArtsAHA! Festival. Audio from that is available, and I may post it soon. I'll definitely post the wonderful recording of my IC entry by Baltimore's own Monument Piano Trio -- check back soon!


Current Projects:
Prometheus in the Dead Zone for clarinet and four percussion
Untitled for string quartet, piano, and jazz soloist