​Compositions​
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*Every composer has his/her personal way of writing. This allows them to be creative in the most sufficient way and also allows listeners to here the voice from the composers deepest thoughts. ​​​
I write from an emotional or visual inspiration. Emotional more so than visual. I simply write what I hear/feel and I think it is important to stay true to that to a certain extent. Now that being said, I enjoy knowing that my music has spoken to someone on some emotional level.
I have found (at least for me) that the way to achieve this is to write music for the people and less of writing for theorists and instrumentalists.
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Solo with Piano
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"Nature's Gift", Trombone and Piano, 2009
Duration: 8'
Commissioned by Dr. Jonathan Whitaker, Professor of Trombone, The University of Alabama.
Nature's Gift was written for Dr. Whitaker's daughters (Ainsley's) birth. It symbolizes the love and joy of having a child.​​
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"Meditations of Sound and Light", Trombone and Piano, 2007
Duration: 17'
Commissioned by Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic.
Meditations emulates the minds process during its meditative state. It focuses on three different aspects of meditation, in 3 movements. Sound, Air and Light.
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Elegy, Trombone and Piano, 2007
6'30"
Written for Christopher Reaves, BA The Juilliard School
Elegy was written in memory of a friend who was killed during the War in Iraq. (Sample Recorded in my Studio with Chris Reaves)
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Fantasy, Trombone and Piano, 2006
5'30"
Written for Carla Stovall.
A fun solo with a slow and fast section.
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​Solo with Ensemble
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Invisible Light, Solo Trombone and Trombone Choir, 2010
Duration: 11'30"
Commissioned by Jonathan Whitaker and The University of Alabama Trombone Choir
Written for Peter Ellefson. Midi Sample (Recording coming soon..)​
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In the Beginning, Trombone Quintet, 2009
Written for my Masters recital at Manhattan School of Music.
In the Beginning symbolizes the making of earth in the beginning of the Bible. It is derived from Genesis Verses 1-3. Sample performed by The Guidonian Hand and Me.
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Soliloquy, Solo Trombone and Trombone Quartet, 2008
Duration: 10'
Commissioned by Stentorian Consort
Written and Dedicated to Joseph Alessi and Stentorian Consort
Released at Albany Records
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Wind Band
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Elements of Earth, Solo Trombone and Wind Band, 2010
Duration: 14'
Commissioned by Scott J. Dunn and The Baldwin Wind Symphony
Elements was written for Scott Dunn's brother Stephen Dunn.
Elements captures the essence of Earth and the things within. Written in three movements without pause. Earth, Wind/Air, and Fire.​
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Mutiara for Wind Band, 2011
​Duration: 12'
"Mutiara", which translates to "pearl" is inspired by a day long hike i made through the Maylasian rainforest in the summer of 2010. Throughout my time in the country, I was struck by it's natural beauty, extending from it's exotic rainforests to its oceans blessed with a bounty of peals. Maylasia's landscape is reflected throughout this evocative twelve minute piece in it's frequently changing time signatures and orchestral colors.
The product of a year of steady work, this piece is dedicated to the memory of Dr. Gerald Loren Welker who was my Wind Ensemble director and friend at The University of Alabama. He was a new music advocate who loved mixed meter. (Notes by Bridget Best)
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Here We Rest for Wind Band
Duration: 8'
Dedicated to the state of Alabama in tribute to the victims of the 2011 tornado and those who were affected by it. Originally written for trombone choir, this arrangement captures the true essence of pain of peoples losses.
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​The Tree of Life
Duration: 7'
A mere painting of The Garden of Eden.
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Orchestra
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Shadows, 2009 (in progress)
I started writing Shadows as a result of me getting mugged in New York City. It was a wild experience that happened around 3am.
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Ensemble
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Gospel Trilogy, 2011, Chior, Brass Orchestra and Percussion/Drums
Commissioned by The University of Scanton and Manhattan School of Music and dedicated to The University Singers and Manhattan School of Music Brass Orchestra.
Focuses on three different spiritual/gospel songs, in Concerto Form. (Fast- Slow- Fast)
"Jesus is on the Mainline," Amazing Grace," and "What a Mighty God We Serve."​
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Amazing Grace premiere recording
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​Anticipation, 2012 Brass Band
Written for Pitchblak Brass Band
Premiered at Brooklyn Bowl
Anticipation portrays the feeling of wanting change in current world events.​
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Recording
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Occupy this... ,2012 Brass Band
Also written for Pitchblak Brass Band
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Trombone Choir
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Reflections, 2007
Duration: 3'30"
Commissioned by The University of Alabama
Reflections was written for my former teacher's (Dan Drill) retierement concert.
It is written to Reflect back on the great memories that I had with Mr. Drill. Sample Recorded by the 2009 Alessi Seminar Participants​
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​Recording 2009 Alessi Seminar Trombone
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Here We Rest for Trombone Choir
Dedicated to the state of Alabama in tribute to the victims of the 2011 tornado and those who were affected by it. Originally written for trombone choir, there is also a Wind Band arrangement that captures the true essence of pain of peoples losses.
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Cadenzas
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Blue Bells of Scotland (Pryor), 2009
Commissioned by Weston Sprott, Second Trombonist, The Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Weston's Recording (CD Baby)​
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​Weston's CD
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Concertino (David), 2008
Commissioned by Steve Lange, Second Trombonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra. Sample Recorded by Steve Lange with The US Army Orchestra
Steve Lange Performance with the U.S. Army Orchestra
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Arrangements
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Billie Jean (Michael Jackson), Trombone Choir, 2009
Written as a part of Manhattan School of Music's brass ensemble concert with Mark Gould
MSM Trombone Choir-Barfield Conductor/Dancer​
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Dido and Aneas, Trombone Choir,2003
