The video below is from a live performance, April 18, 2013, by the Texas A&M Commerce Wind Ensemble under the direction of Phillip L. Clements. You can see/hear clips of "This World Alive" from 1:57 - 5:26.
Upcoming Performances
I feel so fortunate to have all these wonderful ensembles and musicians performing my music! Here are some upcoming events: April 23, 2013 Troy University Symphony Band performs co-commissioner world premiere performance of This World Alive Troy, AL
April 25, 2013 University of Connecticut Wind Ensemble performs Flash Black Storrs, CT More info
April 25, 2013 Abilene Christian University Wind Ensemble performs co-commissioner world premiere performance of This World Alive Abilene, TX More info
April 28, 2013 Bethel College Wind Ensemble performs lead commissioner world premiere performance of This World Alive North Newton, KS More info
April 28, 2013 Illinois State University Wind Symphony perfoms Flash Black Bloomington, IL More info
April 29, 2013 Spring Arbor College Wind Ensemble performs co-commissioner world premiere performance of This World Alive Spring Arbor, MI
May 2, 2013 West Liberty University Wind Ensemble performs co-commissioner world premiere performance of This World Alive West Liberty, WV More info
May 4, 2013 Pacific University Band performs co-commissioner world premiere performance of This World Alive Forest Grove, OR More info
June 5, 2013 University of California Davis Wind Ensemble performs co-commissioner world premiere performance of This World Alive Davis, CA More info
Obsidian Quartet Recording of "Saxophone Quartet No. 2"
In March I had the privilege of visiting and working with the saxophonists in Dr. Paul Nolen's fantastic saxophone studio at Illinois State University. Here is a beautiful performance they gave in studio class of my Saxophone Quartet No. 2. Enjoy!
University of Delaware Wind Ensemble performs "This World Alive" Saturday
On Saturday March 16, 2013 the University of Delaware Wind Ensemble conducted by Chad R. Nicholson presents a co-commissioner world premiere performance of This World Alive. Best wishes for a great performance! University of Delaware Wind Ensemble, conducted by Chad R. Nicholson Saturday March 16, 2013 - 8:00pmMitchell Hall, University of Delaware
Upcoming "This World Alive" Co-Commissioner Premieres
Several of the 27 consortium ensembles who commissioned This World Alive have scheduled premiere performances of the piece in the coming days.
- March 1, 2013 - Henderson State University Wind Ensemble conducted by Steven Knight (details here)
- March 5, 2013 - Clemson University Symphony Band conducted by Dr. Mark Spede (details here)
- March 7, 2013 - Illinois State University Symphonic Band conducted by Dr. Dan Belongia (details here)
Best wishes to these ensembles and their directors!
Saxophone Quartet No. 2 - Performance Today
This afternoon at 4:30pm, the University of Central Florida Saxophone Quartet will perform my Saxophone Quartet No. 2 at the North American Saxophone Alliance Region 6 conference in Orlando, FL. The full schedule for the conference is available here. Thanks to Dr. George Weremchuk and the UCF Saxophone Quartet for programming this work!
Bethel College Concert Choir Performs "Filled With His Voice" Tomorrow at KMEA
In 2012, Dr. William Eash and the Bethel College Concert Choir (North Newton, KS) commissioned Filled With His Voice for mixed choir, saxophone, and piano. They have since performed the piece several times and will be including the work on their program tomorrow at the Kansas Music Educators Association Conference. Best wishes to Dr. Eash and the choir for a great experience at KMEA! When: February 21, 2013 - 2:35 PM Where: Century II MJT Little Theater, Wichita, KS More details: See a full schedule of KMEA here
A/B Duo to Perform Marimba/Flute Piece on Tour
The A/B duo, a collaboration between flutist Meerenai Shim and percussionist Chris Jones, is presenting a three-performance Southern tour February 15-18. They will be including my piece, Hers Was a Beautiful Soul for marimba and flute on their programs. You can find out more about the A/B duo and their tour here.
February 15, 2013 Jacksonville, FL University of North Florida
February 17, 2013 Atlanta, GA Poem 88 with Chamber Cartel
February 18, 2013 Columbus, GA RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
Performance Saturday at the South Carolina Music Educator's Conference
The Bob Jones Symphonic Wind Band is the featured college ensemble this year at the South Carolina Music Educator's Conference and they will be including Lauda on their concert at 2pm! The Symphonic Wind Band is conducted by Dr. Dan Turner. Best wishes for a great performance at the conference!
Performance Tomorrow at the Pacific Northwest Invitational Wind Band Festival
Tomorrow, February 5th, 2013, the Mercer Island High School Wind Ensemble will perform the first movement of Lauda at the Pacific Northwest Invitational Wind Band Festival. The Festival will be held at Meany Hall, The University of Washington. Thank you to Mercer Island High School for including Lauda on their program, and best of luck to them at this festival! Find out more about the Mercer Island High School Wind Ensemble here, and the Pacific Northwest Invitational Wind Band Festival here.