Dulaney’s Got Talent

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Chris

The Dulaney High School Symphonic Strings just premiered my new work, “Box of Fire Smashers” for string orchestra. Thanks to Barry Chesky and the incredibly talented kids for the hard work they put into creating such an exciting rendition of this challenging piece. Anyone who says string players have no rhythm has clearly never been to a Dulaney HS concert. I’ll put up a recording of the performance soon.

(On a side note, their jazz band also premiered chart by my composition student Matt Rafferty, “My New Haircut,” which brought down the house).

It’s only Hilary Hahn, no big deal.

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Chris

I recently wrote an arrangement for the incomparable violinist Hilary Hahn, who may be using it as an encore piece at some point during her current European tour. If you happen to be in Scotland, Germany, Iceland, or England this month, be sure to attend her concert and let me know how it goes. The arrangement is a tribute to the late, great Etta James and her iconic song “At Last,” arranged for Ms. Hahn, accompanied by string quintet.

“Schmlud’s Last Ride” to be recorded by Brass Initiative

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Chris

The great Brass Quintet Brass Initiative has selected by work, “Schmlud’s Last Ride” for inclusion on their upcoming album, to be released later this year — I will post more details as they come up. In the meantime, please check out their first album, Luteous.

Monolith Rising recorded by Ravel Virtual Studios

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Chris

My orchestral work, Monolith Rising, has been selected for the Grand Prize by Ravel Virtual Studios. They did an absolutely brilliant job of crafting an exciting and lifelike performance — hear for yourself on my concert music page.

Prayer and Shenanigan to be performed at Frost School of Music in Miami

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Chris

Tim Conner (principal trombonist for the former Florida Philharmonic) will be performing my work “Prayer and Shenanigan” in a recital entitled…. Prayers and Shenanigans… at the Frost School of Music (U. of Miami).

If you’re in Florida, please stop in and let me know how it goes. If not, you can view the recital live online at this site.

Sunday, September 18th, 7pm, Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall, University of Miami.

Program information is here.