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Welcome!

Welcome to a world of dynamic music—music that's creative, accessible, and memorable!
With over three decades in the classroom, I write with a deep understanding of how students learn and grow. Each piece strengthens musicianship, engages performers, and supports directors in creating meaningful musical experiences.
I'm currently accepting commissions and conducting engagements. Let's connect—I'd love to work with you!
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2026-27 New Releases

  • Cover of Algo-Rhythms.
    Skeleton Crew This spooktacular work tells the story of a weathered cabal of gravediggers who work through the night.
    Cover of Abandoned Toy Shop.
    Guardians of the Golden Star This stirring symphonic march honors our fallen soldiers and their brave Gold Star families.
    Cover of Off-Kilter.
    Hot Cross Fun Get your band cookin' with this fresh set of pastry variations. Make the leap from method book to music!
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    Bigfoot Meets Abominable! Bigfoot and the Abominable Snowman clash amidst dark harmonies and juxtaposed melodies!
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    Forge of the Blacksmith Explore the dark and gritty atmosphere of a blacksmith's workshop, complete with with metallic percussion sounds.
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    Imagination Factory Celebrate the power of pure imagination in this delightful work that depicts a magical and fantastical factory.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    Stars and Sousa Forever Bring the brilliance and magic of Sousa to your next concert with this lively and authentic medley of favorite marches.
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    Ten Countries in Two Minutes Take your audience on a musical world tour with this delightful collection of folk favorites from across the globe.
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    A Renaissance Celebration Timeless joy abounds in this enchanting arrangement of a 16th-century Italian Renaissance masterwork.

2025-26 Publications

  • Cover of Algo-Rhythms.
    Jingle Cowbells Sleigh bells and cowbells go head-to-head in this fun holiday arrangement!
    Cover of Abandoned Toy Shop.
    Deck the Yard! This delightful medley captures the festive spirit of the season and its outdoor decorations.
    Cover of Off-Kilter.
    Viva Italia! The sights and sounds of Italy come to life in this spirited and clever march.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    Land of Harp and Song This enchanting collection of three Irish folks songs showcases every section of the band!
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    Buckaroo Hoedown Experience the lively energy of a cowboy hoedown in this spirited piece using only six notes!
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    Ten Carols in Two Minutes Celebrate the holiday season with this delightful collection of cherished carols!
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    Fanfare for the American Veteran Pay tribute to veterans with this powerful and inspiring fanfare.

2024-25 Publications

  • Cover of Before the Dawn.
    Before the Dawn Inspire your students with music created by one of their peers!
    Cover of Exoplanet.
    Exoplanet Explore the cosmos and its trillions of exoplanets with this awe-inspiring work.
    Cover of Skedaddle.
    Skedaddle Experience high-speed musical excitement in this fast-paced thriller.
  • Cover of Pranks of the Pesky Poltergeist.
    Pranks of the Pesky Poltergeist Experience the paranormal in this spine-tingling work. Spooky sounds included!
    Cover of Fearless Dreams.
    Fearless Dreams Triumphant joy abounds in this bold, decisive, and determined work.
    Cover of Stronger Together.
    Stronger Together Celebrate the idea that people achieve their best when they work together.
  • Cover of Chorales For Beginning Band.
    Chorales for Beginning Band Get your beginners started off on the right foot with this invaluable resource.
    Cover of March Triumphant.
    March Triumphant This stately concert march is perfect for your next concert, festival, or graduation.

2023-24 Publications

  • Cover of Lamb Jam.
    Lamb Jam Rock out to a timeless favorite with just four notes! Make the leap from method book to music!
    Cover of The Last Gladiator.
    The Last GladiatorExperience the brutal energy of the Roman Colosseum in this larger-than-life work.
    Cover of Guiro Hero.
    Guiro Hero Celebrate Latin music's colorful sounds and infectious rhythms in this lighter work.

2022-23 Publications

  • Cover of A Bellistic Christmas.
    A Bellistic Christmas Ring in the holiday cheer with this festive medley of five bell-inspired carols.
    Cover of The Bluesy Danube.
    The Bluesy Danube Experience sheer bluesy delight with this skillfully-crafted arrangement of The Blue Danube.
    Cover of Civil War Roundtable.
    Civil War Roundtable The nostalgic sounds of the American Civil War come to life in this musical anthology.
  • Cover of Radetzky March.
    Radetzky March Bring down the house with this delightful and incredibly authentic Strauss transcription.
    Cover of Slide Hero.
    Slide Hero Celebrate truth, justice, and the American way with this delightful trombone feature.
    Cover of Sax-O-Phobia.
    Sax-O-Phobia Heights, spiders, and confined spaces won’t stop your audience from enjoying this delightful work.

2021-2022 Publications

Includes 2020-21 reissued publications.
  • Cover of Deimos.
    DeimosMany know Mars, the Bringer of War. Now meet his diabolical son Deimos, the Bringer of Terror.
    Cover of Woodpecker Convention.
    Woodpecker ConventionEmbark on a scenic birdwatching adventure in this clever wood block feature.
    Cover of Spooky Mansion.
    Spooky MansionTake your audience on a forbidden tour of a former grand house that now sits in darkness.
  • Cover of I wandered Lonely as a Cloud.
    I Wandered Lonely as a CloudExperience the transcendent grandeur and beauty of clouds in this incredibly lyrical work.
    Cover of Fair Shake.
    Fair ShakeForget the cowbell... what you really want is more tambourine!
    Cover of High Impact.
    High ImpactHook your audience with this high impact, ear-catching thriller.
  • Cover of Once Upon a Blues.
    Once Upon a BluesNow even your youngest players get to swing. And swing hard they will!
    Cover of Voyage of the Dragon Armada.
    Voyage of the Dragon ArmadaThis gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He.
    Cover of Chorale and Mystic Chant.
    Chorale and Mystic ChantExperience a beautiful hymn with rich harmonies and magical suspensensions.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    Cover of Chorales and Beyond.
    Chorales and BeyondBuild your ensemble with this rehearsal resource. S-A-T-B scoring allows for ultimate flexibility.
    Cover of String on the Housetop.

2019-20 Publications

  • Cover of Algo-Rhythms.
    Algo-Rhythms Explore the cybernetic world of computer algorithms using just six notes.
    Cover of Abandoned Toy Shop.
    Abandoned Toy Shop Orphaned toys come to life in this eerie tour of an abandoned toy store.
    Cover of Off-Kilter.
    Off-Kilter Explore the unconventional in this dare-to-be-different original.
  • Cover of The Golden Thirteen.
    The Golden Thirteen This spirited march commemorates the U.S. Navy’s first African-American officers.
    Cover of If it ain't Baroque...
    If It Ain't Baroque... This exceptional arrangement captures the spirit of the Baroque using just six notes!
    Cover of String on the Housetop.
    Strings on the Housetop You’ve heard of a fiddler on the roof? Well, how about an orchestra on the housetop!

Numbers tell my story...

36

years in music education Itasca, Illinois

29

commissioned works eight states

150+

conducting & clinic appearances 13 states

4

published instrumental methods over 1.3 million copies sold

124

published compositions band, strings, jazz band, flex band

11

network TV show music credits GMA, The Tonight Show, Extra, Nick Jr.

Upcoming Events

January 23
East Stroudsburg Area Schools (PA) Zoom - Forge of the Blacksmith
January 26-27
Palladium (Carmel, IN) MakeMusic Recording Session
February 4
Glenbard South H.S. (Glen Ellyn, IL) Clinic - Land of Harp and Song
February 5
Manhattan Jr. High (Manhattan, IL) Composer Meet & Greet
February 20
Jackson M.S. (Villa Park, IL) Clinic - Viva Italia!
February 20
The Growing Band Director Podcast Interview - Grade 1/2 Music
February 23-24
East Stroudsburg Area Schools (PA) Composer-in-Residence
February 27
Music & Arts Clinic (Elmhurst, IL) New Band Music Reading Session
March 4
Monroe Middle School (Wheaton, IL) Clinic - Guardians of the Golden Star
March 7
Indian Trail Jr. High (Addison, IL) IGSMA Contest - Adjudicator
March 12
Monroe Middle School (Wheaton, IL) Premiere - Guardians of the Golden Star
March 16 & 18
Jerling Jr. High (Orland Park, IL) SWIC Honor Band Festival
April 20
The Growing Band Director Podcast - #337 Grade 1/2: Big Ideas, Small Box of Crayons
May 7
Concordia University (River Forest, IL) Clinic - Warner M.S. Band (Farmington, MI)
June 20
North Central College (Naperville, IL) Band Music Reading Session - PM Music

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