Return to the States
I haven't posted anything new for a couple of months because a) I was overwhelmed with all the tasks involved in moving your family and all your stuff back from three years of living overseas, and b) there wasn't anything to report anyway.
Galaxy Portals was not a winner of the Dallas Wind Symphony Fanfare Competition this year, but I still think they're a pretty good band (wink).
But some good news has come my way recently--the Grafton (VA) High School Band will be performing Black Tie Blu-bop at the Virginia Music Educators Association In-service Conference in November! Their director, Darren Kirsch, is an old Virginia Tech classmate of mine. I am looking forward to meeting and working with his band sometime in the very near future. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the performance itself, but I am honored and excited that my piece is getting out there!
There's also news about a possible upcoming commission, but I won't divulge any details since nothing has been confirmed, and I certainly don't want to jinx the possibility. I've probably said too much already...
Galaxy Portals was not a winner of the Dallas Wind Symphony Fanfare Competition this year, but I still think they're a pretty good band (wink).
But some good news has come my way recently--the Grafton (VA) High School Band will be performing Black Tie Blu-bop at the Virginia Music Educators Association In-service Conference in November! Their director, Darren Kirsch, is an old Virginia Tech classmate of mine. I am looking forward to meeting and working with his band sometime in the very near future. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the performance itself, but I am honored and excited that my piece is getting out there!
There's also news about a possible upcoming commission, but I won't divulge any details since nothing has been confirmed, and I certainly don't want to jinx the possibility. I've probably said too much already...
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