Events

Key City Brass

12/24/2023

Played trumpet with the Key City Brass in two Christmas services for the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas.

AV Recording and Streaming

12/17/2023

Recorded audio, video, and streamed the Christmas concert of Eastland First Methodist Church, Eastland, Texas.

McMurry Commencement

12/16/2023

Played with the Key City Brass for the McMurry University Commencement ceremony.

HSU Commencement

12/15/2023

Played with the Key City Brass for the Hardin-Simmons University Commencement ceremonies at the Abilene Convention Center.

ACU Vespers

12/10/2023

Recorded audio for the ACU Vespers production at First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas.

Key City Brass

12/07/2023

Played trumpet with the Key City Brass in the Carol Sing, Logsdon Chapel, Hardin-Simmons University.

Live Audio Support and Streaming

12/05/2023

Did live audio support for the McMurry Chanters and streamed the Christmas concert of the Chanters and the McMurry Wind Ensemble.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

12/02/2023

Recorded audio and video of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra’s Christmas Concert.

Recording Session

11/28/2023

Recorded the ACU Percussion Ensemble for a Christmas marketing video in Boone Family Theater, ACU.

Abilene Youth Orchestra

11/13/2023

Recorded audio for the Abilene Youth Orchestra concert in Boone Family Theater, ACU.

ACU Jazz Band and Combos

11/08/2023

Recorded audio for the ACU Jazz Band and Combos.

ACU Percussion Ensemble

11/06/2023

Recorded audio and video for the ACU Percussion Ensemble.

ACU Choirs and AHS Choir

10/29/2023

Recorded audio and streamed the ACU Choirs and AHS Choir in a performance at the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

10/28/2023

Recorded audio for the Masterworks II concert.

Civic Orchestra of Abilene

10/24/2023

Recorded AV for a COA concert at the Boone Family Theater, ACU.

Recording Session

10/20/2023

Recorded a mixed chamber ensemble at McMurry University Ryan Recital Hall.

ACU Choirs

10/15/2023

Recorded audio, video, and streamed the homecoming concert of the ACU Choirs.

Key City Brass

10/05/2023

Played trumpet with the Key City Brass in a performance of Octoberfest celebration.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

09/23/2023

Recorded audio for the Masterworks I concert.

Live Audio Support

09/21/2023

Setup the live audio technology for the McMurry University Chanters for the McMurry University 2023 Convocation.

Trumpet Performance

09/17/2023

Trumpet performance at Eastland First Methodist Church, Eastland, Texas.

Technology Consulting

08/28/2023

Technology consulting for Abilene High School marching band front ensemble.

Technology Consulting

08/19/2023

Technology consulting for Abilene High School marching band front ensemble.

Commission completed

08/18/2023

Completed the commission of McMurry University Centennial Fanfare.

Technology Consulting

07/18/2023

Technology consulting for Abilene High School marching band front ensemble.

Abilene Philharmonic Petting Zoo

06/10/2023

Taught children how to hold and make a sound on the trumpet as part of the 11th Children’s Art + Literacy Festival (CALF).

Abilene Philharmonic Petting Zoo

06/09/2023

Taught children how to hold and make a sound on the trumpet as part of the 11th Children’s Art + Literacy Festival (CALF).

Key City Brass

05/17/2023

Played for a Young Audiences performance at Bonham Elementary in Abilene, Texas.

Key City Brass

05/13/2023

Played for the McMurry graduation ceremony in Kimbrell Arena on the McMurry University campus.

Key City Brass

05/12/2023

Played at the 10am and 2pm graduation ceremonies of Hardin-Simmons University at the Abilene Civic Center.

Key City Brass

05/12/2023

Played for the Baccalaureate ceremony of McMurry University in Radford Auditorium on the McMurry University campus.

Audio Recording

05/04/2023

Recorded audio for the ACU Jazz Band Concert in the Boone Family Theater on the ACU campus.

Streaming and AV Recording

04/27/2023

Streamed and did AV recording for the ACU Percussion Ensembles Concert at the Boone Family Theater on the ACU campus.

Streaming and AV Recording

04/23/2023

Streamed and did AV recording for the ACU Choirs “Alumni” Concert at the Abilene Civic Center.

Streaming and AV Recording

04/20/2023

Streamed and did AV recording for the ACU Bands concert at the Abilene Civic Center.

Key City Brass

04/18/2023

Played at the Mesquite Center in downtown Abilene for the “Taste of Abilene” event.

Civic Orchestra of Abilene

04/15/2023

Streamed and recorded AV for the COA “Students Choice” concert at the Abilene Civic Center.

Easter Services

04/09/2023

Played with the KCB in 2 Easter morning services at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene Texas. The brass arrangements for these services were made by me.

AYO

04/03/2023

Recorded audio for the Abilene Youth Orchestra’s concert in the Paramount Theater, Abilene Texas.

NHYAC

04/01/2023

Streamed and recorded AV for the Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition.

Chorus Abilene

04/01/2023

Played 2nd trumpet in the orchestra for the performance of Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass.

Abilene Chamber Singers

03/28/2023

Sang tenor in a concert of music by women composers at the Judy Klotz Fine Arts Gallery in Abilene Texas.

Premiered “She Said Yes” a new Marian song

03/25/2023

Premiered this new Marian song at several Masses in Abilene for the Solemnity of the Annunciation. The lyricist of this song is Jim Sulliman, with edits by Bishop Michael Sis. I wrote the music.

ACU Choirs

03/07/2023

Recorded audio and video for the ACU choirs concert.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

03/04/2023

Recorded audio for the Masterworks IV concert.

World Premiere

02/26/2023

The world premiere of “Celebration Hymn” by the faculty chamber ensemble of McMurry University.

Audio Support

02/25/2023

Provided audio recording and support for the ACU Bands Concert.

AV Recording

02/21/2023

Recorded AV for ACU A Capella Chorus of their “American Voices”  concert. https://youtu.be/JoU_E_jfJd0

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

02/04/2023

Operated video projection technology for the “A Salute to the Eagles” concert of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra.

Commission Composition

01/26/2023

Completed a piece for Alex Carpenter, flute, and Bill Harden, bassoon. It is titled “Trio for flute, bassoon, and piano: Sketches of Jazz”.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

01/14/2023

Recorded audio for the Masterworks III concert of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra.

Christmas Eve Services

12/24/2022

Played the 6pm outdoor Christmas service with the Key City Brass, and the 10pm service with David Amlung at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas.

Commission Composition

12/19/2022

Filled a commission by McMurry University for their Centennial Celebration. It is a new work titled “Celebration Hymn” for chamber winds and percussion.

HSU Graduation

12/16/2022

Played 2 HSU graduation ceremonies with the Key City Brass at the Civic Center, Abilene, Texas.

Streaming and audio recording

12/11/2022

Streamed and did audio recording of the Christmas concert of First Methodist Church, Eastland, Texas.

Audio Recording

12/10/2022

Recorded audio of the ACU Vespers service at FBC Abilene.

Choir Performance

12/09/2022

Sang tenor in a concert with the combined choirs of McMurry University, HSU, and the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest.

ACS Performance with the Abilene Philharmonic

12/03/2022

Performed tenor with the Abilene Chamber Singers in the Christmas Concert of the Abilene Philharmonic.

McMurry Concert Band and Chanters

12/02/2022

Streamed and recorded the McMurry University Concert Band and Chanters holiday concert.

ACU Percussion Ensemble

11/21/2022

Recorded AV for the ACU Percussion Ensemble.

CCTV Support

11/20/2022

CCTV support for Jesse Ratcliffe’s carillon recital at McMurry University.

AV recording of faculty recital

11/20/2022

Recorded AV for the faculty recital of Susie Rockett, who was assisted by Travis Lowery and Abigail Payne. My piece, “Parable for Oboe and Piano” was premiered that evening.

ACU Choirs

11/14/2022

Recorded and streamed the choir concert of ACU, Abilene HS, and Big Spring HS at the Boone Family Theater at ACU.

Abilene Youth Orchestra

11/13/2022

Recorded audio for the AYO concert at the WPAC, Wylie HS.

AV recording

11/05/2022

Recorded audio and video of the Payne/Hess recital in WDRH at HSU.

CCTV support

10/30/2022

Provided CCTV support for the carillon recital of Jesse Ratcliffe at McMurry University.

Abilene Philharmonic

10/29/2022

Recorded the Abilene Philharmonic’s Masterworks II concert.

Civic Orchestra of Abilene

10/25/2022

Recorded and streamed the COA concert at the Abilene Civic Center.

Audio Recording

10/22/2022

Recorded “The Deer’s Cry” concert at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas.

ACU Choirs

10/16/2022

Recorded an streamed the ACU Choirs Homecoming Concert. WPAC, ACU.

Abilene Philharmonic

10/13/2022

Provided audio support for the Abilene Philharmonic’s Bachtoberfest event at the Grace Museum.

Abilene Philharmonic

09/24/2022

Recorded the Abilene Philharmonic Masterworks I concert.

CCTV for Carillon Recital

09/18/2022

Provided CCTV support of Jesse Ratcliffe’s carillon recital at McMurry University.

Technology Consulting

08/23/2022

Did technology consulting for Wylie HS band.

Recording Sessions

08/01/2022

Recorded the vocal tracks for Clint Ferguson’s new CD. It was a 2-week project and included editing, mixing, and mastering 15 tracks.

Key City Brass

07/17/2022

Played a concert for the “Month of Music July 2022” Chamber Music Concert Series at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas.

Key City Brass

06/12/2022

Provided service music for Trinity Sunday at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas.

Trumpet performance

06/11/2022

Played trumpet for a wedding ceremony at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas.

Key City Brass

06/10/2022

Played for and participated in the Abilene Philharmonic’s “Petting Zoo”. Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra office, Abilene, Texas. June 10 and June 11.

Lone Star State Trumpet Guild

06/03/2022

Played for their performances at the 2022 International Trumpet Guild Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Key City Brass

05/14/2022

Played for the May graduation ceremony of McMurry University, Abilene, Texas.

Audio support

05/13/2022

Provided live audio support for the Chanters performance at the Baccalaureate Service, McMurry University, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Key City Brass

05/13/2022

Played for the May graduation ceremonies (10am and 2pm) at Hardin-Simmons University.

Key City Brass

05/13/2022

Played for the Baccalaureate Service at McMurry University, Abilene, Texas.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

05/07/2022

Recorded their masterworks concert at the Civic Center, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Solo trumpet

05/05/2022

Played “The Eyes of Texas Are Upon You” for a funeral at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

AV Streaming and Recording

05/01/2022

Streamed and recorded the Chamber Concert Series concert at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

ACU Bands

04/28/2022

Streamed and recorded the ACU concert band and wind ensemble from Hunter Hall, ACU, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

ACU Choirs

04/26/2022

Streamed and recorded their concert in First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

ACU Jazz Band

04/25/2022

Recorded their concert in Hunter Hall, ACU. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Civic Orchestra of Abilene

04/21/2022

Streamed and Recorded their concert at the Civic Center, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Key City Brass

04/17/2022

Provided Easter Service music for the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest.

Abilene Youth Orchestra

04/11/2022

Recorded their concert at Cooper High School, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

04/09/2022

Recorded their masterworks concert at the Civic Center, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Carillon Concert

04/03/2022

Provided video support for Jesse Ratcliff’s carillon concert at McMurry University. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

04/02/2022

Recorded and streamed the Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition from Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall, Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

ACU Choirs

03/24/2022

Recording session and audio production of music for the ACU administration. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Carillon Concert

03/20/2022

Provided video support for Jesse Ratcliff’s carillon concert at McMurry University. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

03/05/2022

Recorded their masterworks concert in addition to videoing musician interviews for several days before the concert. B&D Music Services, LLC.

ACU Bands Concert

02/26/2022

Streamed and recorded the ACU Concert Band and Wind Ensemble at the Civic Center, Abilene, Texas. That evening also saw the world premiere of my piece “The Long Goodbye” for solo trumpet and wind ensemble. The piece was commissioned and premiered by David Amlung and conducted by Steven Ward. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Civic Orchestra of Abilene

02/19/2022

Streamed and Recorded their concert at the Civic Center, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

AV Streaming and Recording

02/13/2022

Streamed and recorded the Chamber Concert Series concert at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

01/15/2022

Recorded audio for their concert. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Key City Brass

12/24/2021

Provided Christmas Service music for the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest.

Carillon Concert

12/12/2021

Provided video support for Jesse Ratcliff’s carillon concert at McMurry University. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Key City Brass

12/10/2021

Played for the December graduation ceremonies of HSU.

Christmas Vespers

12/05/2021

Streamed this event of the ACU music department at FBC Abilene. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

12/04/2021

Sang with the Abilene Chamber Singers for the APO’s Christmas Concert. I also created and presented the slideshow for their performance of the Polar Express. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Key City Brass

11/29/2021

Play Christmas music for an event at McMurry University.

Key City Brass

11/21/2021

Performed a concert of patriot music at a dinner for Pioneer Drive Baptist Church at the Civic Center.

Abilene Youth Orchestra

11/15/2021

Recorded their concert in the Wylie Performing Arts Center. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Carillon Concert

11/14/2021

Provided video support for Jesse Ratcliff’s carillon concert at McMurry University.

ACU Jazz Band and Percussion Ensemble

11/09/2021

Recorded their concert in Hunter Hall, ACU.

Faure Requiem premiere

11/07/2021

Provided audio support for the premiere of my arrangement of Faure’s Requiem. I was commissioned by the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest to score this piece for woodwind quintet, harp, organ, and chorus. This arrangement will soon be on my webstore for purchase.

ACU Choirs

11/02/2021

Streamed from FBC Abilene.

Civic Orchestra of Abilene

10/30/2021

Streamed the Halloween Concert from the Civic Center. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra

10/28/2021

Provided audio support for a fund raising event at the Grace Museum.

Abilene Chamber Singers

10/24/2021

Sang tenor and performed my works and those of my talented former students.

LSSTG Performance

10/17/2021

Played in San Angelo, Texas, with the LSSTG. Forever Rising was also performed by the group.

KCB and Organ Recital

10/11/2021

Played with the KCB and Jesse Ratcliff, organist, in a recital in Logsdon Chapel, HSU.

AV Stream and Recording

10/10/2021

Streamed and recorded the Chamber Concert Series concert at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas.

AV Support

10/03/2021

Provided AV support for the carillon concert of Jesse Ratcliff at McMurry University.

Recording Session

09/28/2021

Recording the combined choruses of ACU at First Baptist Church.

Recording Session

08/21/2021

Recorded the combined choruses of ACU at First Baptist Church.

AV Performance

06/14/2021

B&D Music Services recorded and streamed the AMTA Showcase Concert, benefitting Harmony Family Services.

Abilene Philharmonic Petting Zoo

06/11/2021

With Key City Brass players, participated in the Abilene Philharmonic Petting Zoo during which we showed children how to hold brass instruments and make a sound. We did this on June 11 and 12.

Trumpet Performance

05/27/2021

Performed with the praise and worship team at Beltway Park Baptist Church, north and south campuses, May 27 and 30 for their Memorial Day services.

Key City Brass

05/23/2021

Played for two Pentecost services with the Key City Brass at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas. Also arranged/adapted the brass quintet music for these services.

Key City Brass

05/07/2021

Play three HSU graduation ceremonies with the Key City Brass.

AV Recording Session

05/01/2021

AV recording session of the ACU Bands. Teague center, ACU. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Streamed Concert

04/29/2021

Streamed the ACU Choirs concert at First Baptist Church, Abilene. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Key City Brass

04/27/2021

Played with the Key City Brass at the Mesquite Event Center.

Streamed Concert

04/26/2021

Streamed the concert of the HSU Choirs in Woodard-Dellis Recital, HSU. B&D Music Services, LLC.

AV Recording Session

04/19/2021

AV recording session of the ACU Jazz Band in Cullen Auditorium, ACU. This sessions was also on 4/20/2021. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Streamed Concert

04/18/2021

Streamed the concert of the Abilene Youth Orchestra at the Abilene Civic Center. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Audio Support for Stream

04/17/2021

Provided audio support for streaming the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Four Seasons” concert at First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

AV Recording Session

04/16/2021

AV recording session of the Civic Orchestra of Abilene at the Abilene Civic Center. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Masterclass AV Support

04/15/2021

Provided AV support for the streamed masterclass of Angelo Xiang Yu, violinist and guest artist, for the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Masterworks III” concert. B&D Music Services, LLC.

AV Recording Session

04/14/2021

AV recording session of the brass ensembles of the Civic Orchestra of Abilene at the Abilene Civic Center. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Streamed Concert

04/13/2021

Streamed the ACU Choirs Concert at First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Streamed Concert

04/11/2021

Streamed the trumpet recital of David Amlung at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas. He premiered “Evening Reflections” as part of the concert. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Masterclass AV Support

04/10/2021

Provided AV support for the streamed masterclass of Mary Kerr, principal flute of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Key City Brass

04/04/2021

Played for two Easter services with the Key City Brass at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas. Also arranged/adapted the brass quintet music for these services.

AV Recording Session

03/30/2021

AV Recording Session of the ACU Wind Ensemble. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Audio Support for Stream

03/27/2021

Provided audio support for streaming the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Beethoven Triple” concert at First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

NHYAC Stream

03/20/2021

Streamed the Nelda Hodges Young Artist Competition of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra in Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall, Hardin-Simmons University. B&D Music Services, LLC.

AV Recording Session

03/12/2021

AV recording session of David Amlung and Marc Sanders playing “Evening Reflections” for the virtual ITG 2021 Conference.

Audio Recording Session

03/04/2021

Audio recording session, and edit/mix/master session of the ACU Wind Ensemble’s recording of “The Seal Lullaby” by Eric Whitacre. B&D Music Services, LLC.

AV Recording Session

03/01/2021

AV Recording Session of the ACU Wind Ensemble. The second session of this project occurred on March 2, 2021. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Masterclass AV Support

02/27/2021

Provided AV support for the streamed masterclass of Elizabeth Elsner, principal violin of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. B&D Music Services, LLC.

AV Recording Session

02/27/2021

AV Recording Session of the ACU Concert Band. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Streamed Concert

02/26/2021

Streamed the voice recital of Lynnette Chambers at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Recital Stream

02/19/2021

Streamed the junior trumpet recital of David Richardson at Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall at Hardin-Simmons University. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Abilene Idol Stream

02/06/2021

Streamed Abilene Idol with B&D Music Services, LLC.

Audio Support for Stream

01/30/2021

Provided audio support for streaming the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Romantic Strings” concert at First Baptist Church, Abilene, Texas. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Masterclass Video

01/23/2021

Recorded video of the trumpet master class of Ben Fairfield, principal trumpet of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra at ACU. B&D Music Services, LLC.

Key City Winds

01/17/2021

Premiere of Liberty’s Dream, Freedom’s Journey by the Key City Winds at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest as part of their chamber concert series. This event was also streamed by B&D Music Services, LLC.

Key City Brass

12/24/2020

Christmas Eve services Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas.

Key City Brass Quintet performance

12/11/2020

Plays 2nd trumpet with the KCBQ at the 3 graduation ceremonies of HSU.

Abilene Philharmonic Stream

12/05/2020

B&D Music Services streams an Abilene Philharmonic concert at First Baptist Church, Abilene

ACU Concert Choir Recording Session

11/18/2020

B&D Music Services records the ACU Concert Choir in a video shoot at Heavenly Rest Church, Abilene

Abilene Youth Orchestra Stream

11/16/2020

B&D Music Services streams the Abilene Youth Orchestra concert at Cullen Auditorium, ACU

Heavenly Rest Concert Series Stream

11/08/2020

B&D Music Services streams a cello recital by Nemias Santos at Heavenly Rest Church, Abilene

Civic Orchestra of Abilene Stream

10/30/2020

B&D Music Services streams a Civic Orchestra of Abilene concert at Cullen Auditorium, ACU

Key City Brass Quintet performs a Young Audiences Concert

10/22/2020

Played 2nd trumpet with the KCBQ.

Heavenly Rest Concert Series Stream

10/11/2020

B&D Music Services streams a organ recital by Jesse Ratcliffe at Heavenly Rest Church, Abilene.

Abilene Philharmonic Stream

10/10/2020

B&D Music Services streams an Abilene Philharmonic event at the Abilene Zoo! 7:00pm

Abilene Philharmonic Stream

09/05/2020

B&D Music Services Streams Abilene Philharmonic event at the Abilene Zoo! 7:30pm

Nocturne

04/07/2020

The Key City Brass Quintet, in which I play 2nd trumpet, will be premiering this piece as part of Dr. David Amlung’s faculty recital at McMurry University.

Symphonic Duet

04/07/2020

Dr. David Amlung and Dr. Juan Mendoza will be premiering this piece as part of David’s faculty recital at McMurry University.

Forever Rising

02/09/2020

Members of the Lone Star State Trumpet Guild will giving the Abilene premiere of this piece at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest. I’m honored to be part of this wonderful association.

Music of the Ainur

01/11/2020

Members of the Abilene Chamber Consortium premiered this piece in Gerhart Hall at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest in Abilene, Texas. I had the honor of playing 2nd trumpet. Brandon Houghtalen conducted.

Fanfare on Joy to the World

12/02/2019

The Hardin-Simmons University Concert Band, Concert Choir, and Dr. Chris Hollingsworth premiered this piece for the HSU Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bill Harden conducted the event.

Veni Creator Spiritus

10/03/2019

Tarleton State Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. David Robinson premiered the concert band version of my piece for orchestra Veni Creator Spiritus.

HSU and McMurry Univerity Commencement

05/11/2019

I’ll be performing with the KCBQ at the commencement ceremonies at both of these local universities. I’ve been playing at McMU’s ceremony for some time, but playing for the HSU ceremony is a rather new thing. At the HSU ceremony, we’ll be play a number of my brass quintet arrangements.

To Lead the Glorious Charge

05/05/2019

This new piece for brass quintet by my MM Theory and Composition student, David McKnight, will be premiered by me and several colleagues at his graduate composition recital.

I Know the Plans I Have for You

04/29/2019

The premiere of this work will be by the Hardin-Simmons University Concert Choir, conducted by Dr. Clell Wright. The soloist will be Dr. Lynnette Chambers, and the accompanists will be Dr. Mark Puckett and Lauren Puckett. This piece is dedicated to them for their many years of outstanding service to HSU and the artistic community in Abilene, Texas.

HSU Jazz Band

04/23/2019

I’ll be performing section trumpet with this group. I like playing jazz and my colleague, Jeff Cottrell, graciously invited me to participate. This concert will feature Matt Ellis on guitar. He’s teaching adjunct here and getting his MM in Theory and Composition with me at HSU.

Nocturne

04/16/2019

This piece for horn quartet was commissioned by Lawson Hager, my dear friend, former Dean, and now our horn instructor, will be performed by the HSU horn studio at the SOM Awards Recital.

Lone Star State Trumpet Guild

03/29/2019

I’ll be performing with my colleagues in this group at Odessa College for the Rex Richardson residency.

TMEA 2019 Convention Performances

02/13/2019

Forever Rising premiered with the members of the Lone Star State Trumpet Guild and a movement from The Music of Valinor performed with the Key City Brass Quintet. I will be playing trumpet on both performances.

Handel’s Messiah

12/16/2018

I sang tenor with the Abilene Chamber Singers in their performance of this piece with members of the Abilene Philharmonic, conducted by David Itkin. It was sponsored by the Abilene Opera Association. This was the 3rd time we have performed this piece.

A Single Candle

11/11/2018

This piece will be premiered at the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene, Texas, as part of their Chamber Music Concert Series.

On Memories Not Forgotten

10/15/2018

This performance by Dr. Karla Ordonez and Marc Sanders was the first time I “accompanied” the duet with the electronic part that I had originally intended for the piece. I “played” the computer for this event.

“Life to Art” A Portuguese-American Story in Music and Art

06/09/2018

Performance of 8 string quartet arrangements of Portuguese folk songs, 5 string quartet arrangements of piano pieces by Francisco de Lacerda, and a string quartet arrangement of the 4 movements of “Music in Colors”.  Sun Gallery, Hayward, California

International Trumpet Guild Conference 2018, San Antonio, Texas

05/31/2018

Performance of “Just Stand Up and Play” by the Lone Star State Trumpet Guild, Affiliate Chapters”Showcase” Recital

International Trumpet Guild Conference 2018, San Antonio, Texas

05/30/2018

Performance of “A Trumpet Shall Sound” by the Lone Star Brass, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Sacred Space

04/29/2018

Performance of “Veni Creator Spiritus” by the Civic Orchestra of Abilene, Steve Ward, conductor.

Hardin-Simmons University Concert Choir

04/23/2018

Performance of “Psalm 148”, Clell Wright, conductor.

Chamber Music Concert Series, Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest, Abilene

04/15/2018

Performance of “Just Below the Eaves” by the Key City Winds.

San Angelo State University ASU Brass

03/25/2018

Performance of “Just Stand Up and Play” by the Lone Star State Trumpet Guild

Texas Music Educators Association 2018 Conference

02/16/2018

Performance of “Just Below the Eaves” by the Key City Winds.

Faculty Recital Series Abilene Christian University

02/06/2018

Performance of “Just Below the Eaves” by the Key City Winds.

Composition Recital

04/23/2017

World Premieres of: For Those We Miss (2 trumpets and piano), On Memories Not Forgotten (flute and piano), Grey Skies (horn and piano), Song of Songs (a set of six songs for soprano, tenor, and piano), and Three Pieces for Brass Quintet and Organ.

This is My Father’s World

11/08/2015

Premiere by the First Baptist Church adult choir and orchestra.

By Night When Others Soundly Slept

11/01/2015

Premiere by the Abilene Chamber Singers.

To My Dear and Loving Husband

11/01/2015

Premiere by the Abilene Chamber Singers.

Cirith Ungol

10/26/2015

Premiere of Cirith Ungol for large chamber ensemble by the Abilene Chamber Players, augmented by the Key City Winds and the Key City Brass Quintet.

Tolkien Presentation

11/07/2014

Presented “From Epic Narrative to Music: Tolkien’s Universe as Inspiration for ‘The First Age of Middle-earth: a Symphony for Band'” at the Worlds made of Heroes: on the 60th anniversary of the publication of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship of the Rings, which took place at the University of Porto, Portugal.

The Shadow Lengthens

05/05/2014

Conducted “The Shadow Lengthens” with the Murphy High School concert band. It was a blast working with the student that weekend and visiting with my old friend, Stan Chapman and his lovely wife, Bridget.