Biography

A composer. I use computer software for composition and performance/playback. I don't use a midi keyboard or really a keyboard of any kind for composition as I find this mostly distracts me. I prefer to directly work in notation.

I use notation based software, so I basically create a virtual score. I'm currently using a new notation-based composition/score editor software program to help me to realize my sound palette. 'Notion' samples the London Symphony Orchestra as recorded in Abbey Road Studios, delivering the samples entirely within the context of musical notation.

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A Little Press September 17, 2008
After winning the 'Emerging Composer Finalist Award' for the Notion Realize Music Challenge (an international classical music composition contest), a little press is always a nice thing.
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Dead Letter Office September 9, 2008
How exactly to unpaint oneself out of a corner? Let the paint dry! (Or how to re-cook an omelette.)
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Yea, Me August 20, 2008
I received word today that I am a winning finalist in the 'Notion Realize Music Challenge'
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The Art of Orchestration August 11, 2008
Otherwise known as 'Or-Castration'
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Musical Intelligence August 7, 2008
We are all musically intelligent.
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Music rss

Title Genre Released Plays
TV Theme Classical Jul 9, 2007 424
'Cool' 'Jazz' Classical Sep 25, 2008 152
37 Beers On The Wall Classical Aug 4, 2007 405
A Beatnik Christmas Classical Dec 9, 2007 554
Adagietto for String Orchestra Classical May 14, 2008 244
Anti-Valentine Classical Jun 3, 2007 418
Aphorism Classical Jun 1, 2007 656
Atonalisms - One Classical Nov 22, 2008 66
Atonalisms - Two Classical Nov 23, 2008 81
Ballad (for Solo Bassoon and Piano) Classical Jan 31, 2008 228
Bauble Classical Apr 7, 2008 185
Bed Farts Classical Aug 3, 2008 267
Blat! Classical Jul 23, 2007 522
Bluelight Special Classical Aug 22, 2007 274
Burlesque Classical Jun 24, 2007 397
Cantilena for Cello and Piano Classical Jun 28, 2007 379
Cheese Tray Classical Nov 11, 2007 224
Chiaroscuro Classical Jun 3, 2007 335
Chick Peas (Four for $1.00) Classical Oct 8, 2007 285
Christmastime Is Here Jazz Dec 16, 2007 339
Concertino for Castanets Classical Nov 16, 2008 86
Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra 1 - Andante Con Tenerezza Classical Jun 2, 2007 350
Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra 2 - Andante Doloroso Classical Jun 3, 2007 341
Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra 3 - Amabile Con Moto Classical Jun 2, 2007 446
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 3 Classical Nov 25, 2007 309
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 1 Classical Nov 17, 2007 322
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 2 Classical Nov 20, 2007 245
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 4 Classical Nov 28, 2007 274
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 5 Classical Dec 1, 2007 264
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 6 Classical Dec 12, 2007 225
Cuimhneachadh Classical May 31, 2007 547
Dance of the Dunderheads Classical Dec 28, 2007 260
Dance of the Navel Gazers Classical May 31, 2007 385
Dolente Classical Dec 28, 2007 161
Dunce Cap Classical Oct 23, 2008 130
Dunderhead Discard Classical Jun 6, 2008 161
Elegy Classical Oct 29, 2007 242
Eons - Overture Classical Jun 1, 2007 490
Eulogy Classical Oct 22, 2007 294
Excerpts from 'Star Wars' Classical Oct 19, 2008 171
Exotica Classical Dec 2, 2007 224
Fanfare in 5/8 Classical May 11, 2008 244
Festive Overture Classical Jan 30, 2008 554
Five Ring Circus Classical Aug 16, 2008 218
Floating Classical Jun 1, 2007 303
Forlana (For Solo Bassoon and Piano) Classical Jul 4, 2008 159
Frosty the Snowman Classical Jun 7, 2007 402
Game of Pairs Classical Jun 6, 2007 339
Homage Classical Nov 15, 2007 146
Hop, Skip and Jump Classical Nov 13, 2007 213
Hymn (for String Orchestra and Harp) Classical Oct 24, 2007 251
Hymnus Classical Oct 5, 2008 174
Icarus in Flight Classical Nov 9, 2007 249
Indian Summer Classical Oct 21, 2007 317
Interlude for Film Classical Nov 8, 2007 284
Intermezzo for Orchestra Classical Jul 10, 2008 413
Interregnum for Orchestra Classical Jul 15, 2008 212
Introspection(for Solo Bassoon and Piano) Classical Jan 31, 2008 203
Joie De Vivre Overture (Version 1) Classical Aug 5, 2008 165
Joie De Vivre Overture (Version 2) Classical Aug 7, 2008 173
Joie de Vivre Overture (Version 3) Classical Sep 9, 2008 104
Lamentations Classical Nov 7, 2007 217
Lampoons for Orchestra - Fourth Movement Classical Feb 3, 2008 225
Lampoons for Orchestra-First Movement Classical Jan 19, 2008 234
Lampoons for Orchestra-Second Movement Classical Jan 22, 2008 259
Lampoons for Orchestra-Third Movement Classical Jan 24, 2008 257
March from 'The Nutcracker' Classical Nov 30, 2008 41
Meditation (for Clarinet, Bass Clarinet and Piano) Classical Jun 5, 2007 240
Microsonics Classical Apr 30, 2008 298
Missing Classical Oct 27, 2007 289
Monologue Classical Nov 8, 2008 142
Mordor Classical Nov 11, 2007 211
Music for Film (Closing Credits) Classical Nov 9, 2007 231
Music for Film (Opening Credits) Classical Nov 9, 2007 271
Noodlin' Classical Sep 21, 2008 142
Nostalgia Classical Nov 30, 2008 25
Nuages Gris (Grey Clouds) Classical Oct 29, 2008 92
O Canada Classical Jul 1, 2008 190
Olympic Theme Classical Jul 7, 2008 551
Orchestral Study # 2 Classical Oct 31, 2007 170
Orchestral Study # 5 Classical Jun 3, 2007 253
Orchestral Study # 7 Classical May 31, 2007 327
Orchestral Study #1 Classical Oct 31, 2007 190
Pachelbel's Canon (Canon in D Major) Classical Jul 28, 2008 1319
Rocklyn Winter Blues Country Mar 8, 2008 243
Roulade Classical Sep 16, 2007 249
Rumination (for Solo Piano) Classical Oct 31, 2007 268
Salon Music - Movement One Classical Mar 8, 2008 206
Salon Music - Movement Three Classical Sep 6, 2008 112
Salon Music - Movement Two - Draft Classical Jun 30, 2008 132
Salon Music - Movement Two - Final Classical Jul 1, 2008 190
Saturday Afternoon Classical Nov 15, 2007 197
Saturday Morning Classical Nov 12, 2007 299
Saxophone Bumper Classical Jun 9, 2007 552
Shag Classical Nov 1, 2007 371
Simple Song (for Orchestra) Classical Nov 17, 2008 77
Soliloquy Classical Nov 4, 2007 235
Sonata for Flute, Oboe and Three Pianos Mov't One Classical Oct 25, 2007 248
Sonata for Flute, Oboe and Three Pianos Mov't Two Classical May 31, 2007 273
Song for Sheila Classical Dec 31, 2007 538
Song for the Damned Classical Nov 2, 2008 137
Songs of Remorse, Resignation and Redemption- Version 1 Classical Jun 1, 2008 290
Soul Bossa Nova (Theme from 'Austin Powers') Classical Sep 14, 2008 628
Stop Aids Now - Soulima Classical Jul 6, 2007 265
String Quartet Bumper Classical Jun 6, 2007 94
Study for Brass and Strings Classical May 25, 2008 172
Study in Grey and Silver Classical Mar 23, 2008 213
Study in Silver and Grey Classical Mar 15, 2008 301
Study in the Classical Style Classical Nov 7, 2007 223
Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Mov't 2 Classical Nov 4, 2007 247
Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Mov't 4 Classical Nov 5, 2007 269
Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Mov't 6 Classical Nov 5, 2007 244
Suite for Chamber Orchestra -Mov't 5 Classical Nov 5, 2007 220
Suite for Chamber Orchestra- Mov't 3 Classical Nov 4, 2007 227
Suite for Chamber Orchestra-Mov't 1 Classical Nov 4, 2007 260
Suite for Children - Bedtime Story Classical Jul 26, 2007 406
Suite for Children - Dreaming of Cowboys and Indians Classical Jul 15, 2007 413
Suite for Children - Hide n' Seek Classical Jul 27, 2007 456
Suite for Children - In the Sandbox Classical Jul 19, 2007 634
Suite for Children - Summer Vacation Classical Jul 13, 2007 593
Syllogism Classical Nov 8, 2007 240
The Sick Moon Classical Jun 1, 2007 422
The Wild Goose Chase Classical May 31, 2007 699
Theme for Jere Classical Aug 24, 2007 400
Theme from 'Peter Gunn' Classical Aug 18, 2008 303
Theme from 'Schindler's List' Classical Jul 22, 2008 318
Theme from 'The Simpsons' Classical Aug 17, 2008 611
Tuesday Dance Classical Dec 1, 2008 21
Walpurgisnacht Classical Oct 26, 2007 280
Wintertide