Videos
Blue in Green / The Fairview Hymns: This is a medley of three pieces: an improvisational version of the Miles Davis / Bill Evans tune "Blue in Green," followed by two hymn arrangements: "In the Bleak Midwinter" and "Come Down O Love Divine." The hymns were originally arranged in June of 2012, and dedicated to Pastor Curtis Hurley. This was recorded in July of 2016. The hymn arrangement (not including "Blue in Green"), titled "The Fairview Hymns," is available for purchase from Tapspace Publications.
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Saga: Here is an original solo written during the Fall of 2009. Dedicated to Kevin Bobo, "Saga" covers a full emotional spectrum and utilizes many idiomatic techniques. The piece is divided into five connected sections, titled as follows: 1. Calling; 2. Venture;
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Danny Boy: This is an arrangement of "Danny Boy" that I wrote in 2013. It is dedicated to Eric Sammut, and features an improvisational "variation" between the two main thematic statements. This was recorded in January of 2018. This arrangement is available for purchase through Tapspace Publications:
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Dedication: This is a piece I wrote in 2014 for my final DM recital at IU. Simply titled "Dedication," it is dedicated to my parents for all their love and support over the years. It is written for marimba with piano trio. I recorded all the parts myself during August of 2018.
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Be Thou My Vision: This arrangement was written during the summer and fall of 2018 for a former student. It is medium-difficult and can be played on a 4.3 (low A) marimba.
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