Welcome!
I'm excited to share 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!
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!
2025-26 New Releases
- Jingle Cowbells Sleigh bells and cowbells go head-to-head in this fun holiday arrangement!Deck the Yard! This delightful medley captures the festive spirit of the season and its outdoor decorations.Viva Italia! The sights and sounds of Italy come to life in this spirited and clever march.
- Land of Harp and Song This enchanting collection of three Irish folks songs showcases every section of the band!Buckaroo Hoedown Experience the lively energy of a cowboy hoedown in this spirited piece using only six notes!Ten Carols in Two Minutes Celebrate the holiday season with this delightful collection of cherished carols!
2024-25 Publications
- Before the Dawn Inspire your students with music created by one of their peers!Exoplanet Explore the cosmos and its trillions of exoplanets with this awe-inspiring work.Skedaddle Experience high-speed musical excitement in this fast-paced thriller.
- Pranks of the Pesky Poltergeist Experience the paranormal in this spine-tingling work. Spooky sounds included!Fearless Dreams Triumphant joy abounds in this bold, decisive, and determined work.Stronger Together Celebrate the idea that people achieve their best when they work together.
- Chorales for Beginning Band Get your beginners started off on the right foot with this invaluable resource.March Triumphant This stately concert march is perfect for your next concert, festival, or graduation.
2023-24 Publications
- Lamb Jam Rock out to a timeless favorite with just four notes! Make the leap from method book to music!The Last GladiatorExperience the brutal energy of the Roman Colosseum in this larger-than-life work.Guiro Hero Celebrate Latin music's colorful sounds and infectious rhythms in this lighter work.
2022-23 Publications
- A Bellistic Christmas Ring in the holiday cheer with this festive medley of five bell-inspired carols.The Bluesy Danube Experience sheer bluesy delight with this skillfully-crafted arrangement of The Blue Danube.Civil War Roundtable The nostalgic sounds of the American Civil War come to life in this musical anthology.
- Radetzky March Bring down the house with this delightful and incredibly authentic Strauss transcription.Slide Hero Celebrate truth, justice, and the American way with this delightful trombone feature.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.
- DeimosMany know Mars, the Bringer of War. Now meet his diabolical son Deimos, the Bringer of Terror.Woodpecker ConventionEmbark on a scenic birdwatching adventure in this clever wood block feature.Spooky MansionTake your audience on a forbidden tour of a former grand house that now sits in darkness.
- I Wandered Lonely as a CloudExperience the transcendent grandeur and beauty of clouds in this incredibly lyrical work.Fair ShakeForget the cowbell... what you really want is more tambourine!High ImpactHook your audience with this high impact, ear-catching thriller.
- Once Upon a BluesNow even your youngest players get to swing. And swing hard they will!Voyage of the Dragon ArmadaThis gripping work depicts the epic voyages of China’s great naval Admiral Zheng He.Chorale and Mystic ChantExperience a beautiful hymn with rich harmonies and magical suspensensions.
- Chorales and BeyondBuild your ensemble with this rehearsal resource. S-A-T-B scoring allows for ultimate flexibility.
2019-20 Publications
- Algo-Rhythms Explore the cybernetic world of computer algorithms using just six notes.Abandoned Toy Shop Orphaned toys come to life in this eerie tour of an abandoned toy store.Off-Kilter Explore the unconventional in this dare-to-be-different original.
- The Golden Thirteen This spirited march commemorates the U.S. Navy’s first African-American officers.If It Ain't Baroque... This exceptional arrangement captures the spirit of the Baroque using just six notes!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
12 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
January 30
The Growing Band Director Podcast
Topic TBA
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 23-24
East Stroudsburg Area Schools (PA)
Composer-in-Residence
February 27
Music & Arts Clinic (Elmhurst, IL)
New Band Music Reading Session
March 7
Indian Trail Jr. High (Addison, IL)
IGSMA Contest - Adjudicator
March 12
Monroe Middle School (Wheaton, IL)
Debut - Guardians of the Golden Star
March 16 & 18
Jerling Jr. High (Orland Park, IL)
SWIC Honor Band Festival
June TBA
PM Music Center (Aurora, IL)
New Band Music Reading Session