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 467
'Cool' 'Jazz' Classical Sep 25, 2008 189
37 Beers On The Wall Classical Aug 4, 2007 428
A Beatnik Christmas Classical Dec 9, 2007 611
Adagietto for String Orchestra Classical May 14, 2008 285
Anti-Valentine Classical Jun 3, 2007 446
Aphorism Classical Jun 1, 2007 702
Atonalisms - One Classical Nov 22, 2008 97
Atonalisms - Three Classical Dec 23, 2008 74
Atonalisms - Two Classical Nov 23, 2008 119
Ballad (for Solo Bassoon and Piano) Classical Jan 31, 2008 256
Bauble Classical Apr 7, 2008 218
Bed Farts Classical Aug 3, 2008 307
Blat! Classical Jul 23, 2007 551
Bluegrass Star Trek Classical Dec 13, 2008 121
Bluelight Special Classical Aug 22, 2007 313
Burlesque Classical Jun 24, 2007 420
Cantilena for Cello and Piano Classical Jun 28, 2007 414
Cheese Tray Classical Nov 11, 2007 254
Chiaroscuro Classical Jun 3, 2007 363
Chick Peas (Four for $1.00) Classical Oct 8, 2007 316
Christmastime Is Here Jazz Dec 16, 2007 384
Concertino for Castanets Classical Nov 16, 2008 125
Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra 1 - Andante Con Tenerezza Classical Dec 9, 2008 90
Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra 2 - Andante Doloroso Classical Jun 3, 2007 371
Concerto for Clarinet and String Orchestra 3 - Amabile Con Moto Classical Dec 24, 2008 87
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 3 Classical Nov 25, 2007 342
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 1 Classical Nov 17, 2007 360
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 2 Classical Nov 20, 2007 267
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 4 Classical Nov 28, 2007 295
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 5 Classical Dec 1, 2007 290
Conversations for Chamber Ensemble - Mov't 6 Classical Dec 12, 2007 249
Cuimhneachadh Classical May 31, 2007 576
Dance of the Dunderheads Classical Dec 28, 2007 293
Dance of the Navel Gazers Classical May 31, 2007 449
Dolente Classical Dec 28, 2007 184
Dunce Cap Classical Oct 23, 2008 169
Dunderhead Discard Classical Jun 6, 2008 189
Elegy Classical Oct 29, 2007 272
Eons - Overture Classical Jun 1, 2007 514
Eulogy Classical Oct 22, 2007 317
Excerpts from 'Star Wars' Classical Oct 19, 2008 212
Exotica Classical Dec 2, 2007 246
Fanfare in 5/8 Classical May 11, 2008 275
Festive Overture Classical Jan 30, 2008 605
Five Ring Circus Classical Aug 16, 2008 264
Floating Classical Jun 1, 2007 323
Floe Classical Dec 16, 2008 106
Forlana (For Solo Bassoon and Piano) Classical Jul 4, 2008 186
Frosty the Snowman Classical Jun 7, 2007 437
Game of Pairs Classical Jun 6, 2007 367
Homage Classical Nov 15, 2007 173
Hop, Skip and Jump Classical Nov 13, 2007 246
Hymn (for String Orchestra and Harp) Classical Oct 24, 2007 283
Hymnus Classical Oct 5, 2008 202
Icarus in Flight Classical Nov 9, 2007 274
Indian Summer Classical Oct 21, 2007 344
Interlude for Film Classical Nov 8, 2007 309
Intermezzo for Orchestra Classical Jul 10, 2008 473
Interregnum for Orchestra Classical Jul 15, 2008 259
Introspection(for Solo Bassoon and Piano) Classical Jan 31, 2008 230
Joie De Vivre Overture (Version 1) Classical Aug 5, 2008 195
Joie De Vivre Overture (Version 2) Classical Aug 7, 2008 198
Joie de Vivre Overture (Version 3) Classical Sep 9, 2008 143
Lamentations Classical Nov 7, 2007 244
Lampoons for Orchestra - Fourth Movement Classical Feb 3, 2008 251
Lampoons for Orchestra-First Movement Classical Jan 19, 2008 256
Lampoons for Orchestra-Second Movement Classical Jan 22, 2008 287
Lampoons for Orchestra-Third Movement Classical Jan 24, 2008 289
March from 'The Nutcracker' Classical Nov 30, 2008 120
Meditation (for Clarinet, Bass Clarinet and Piano) Classical Jun 5, 2007 275
Microsonics Classical Apr 30, 2008 344
Missing Classical Oct 27, 2007 317
Monologue Classical Nov 8, 2008 172
Mordor Classical Nov 11, 2007 241
Music for Film (Closing Credits) Classical Nov 9, 2007 257
Music for Film (Opening Credits) Classical Nov 9, 2007 315
Noodlin' Classical Sep 21, 2008 174
Nostalgia Classical Nov 30, 2008 70
Nuages Gris (Grey Clouds) Classical Oct 29, 2008 127
O Canada Classical Jul 1, 2008 244
Olympic Theme Classical Jul 7, 2008 589
Orchestral Study # 2 Classical Oct 31, 2007 195
Orchestral Study # 5 Classical Jun 3, 2007 280
Orchestral Study # 7 Classical May 31, 2007 349
Orchestral Study #1 Classical Oct 31, 2007 211
Pachelbel's Canon (Canon in D Major) Classical Jul 28, 2008 1571
Rocklyn Winter Blues Country Mar 8, 2008 269
Roulade Classical Sep 16, 2007 276
Rumination (for Solo Piano) Classical Oct 31, 2007 289
Salon Music - Movement One Classical Mar 8, 2008 231
Salon Music - Movement Three Classical Sep 6, 2008 140
Salon Music - Movement Two - Draft Classical Jun 30, 2008 153
Salon Music - Movement Two - Final Classical Jul 1, 2008 220
Saturday Afternoon Classical Nov 15, 2007 223
Saturday Morning Classical Nov 12, 2007 330
Saxophone Bumper Classical Jun 9, 2007 592
Shag Classical Nov 1, 2007 408
Simple Song (for Orchestra) Classical Nov 17, 2008 121
Soliloquy Classical Nov 4, 2007 262
Sonata for Flute, Oboe and Three Pianos Mov't One Classical Oct 25, 2007 283
Sonata for Flute, Oboe and Three Pianos Mov't Three Classical Jan 4, 2009 73
Sonata for Flute, Oboe and Three Pianos Mov't Two Classical May 31, 2007 301
Song for Sheila Classical Dec 31, 2007 569
Song for the Damned Classical Nov 2, 2008 176
Songs of Remorse, Resignation and Redemption- Version 1 Classical Jun 1, 2008 336
Soul Bossa Nova (Theme from 'Austin Powers') Classical Sep 14, 2008 856
Stop Aids Now - Soulima Classical Jul 6, 2007 293
String Quartet Bumper Classical Jun 6, 2007 139
Study for Brass and Strings Classical May 25, 2008 205
Study in Grey and Silver Classical Mar 23, 2008 241
Study in Silver and Grey Classical Mar 15, 2008 331
Study in the Classical Style Classical Nov 7, 2007 254
Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Mov't 2 Classical Nov 4, 2007 269
Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Mov't 4 Classical Nov 5, 2007 296
Suite for Chamber Orchestra - Mov't 6 Classical Nov 5, 2007 274
Suite for Chamber Orchestra -Mov't 5 Classical Nov 5, 2007 251
Suite for Chamber Orchestra- Mov't 3 Classical Nov 4, 2007 261
Suite for Chamber Orchestra-Mov't 1 Classical Nov 4, 2007 289
Suite for Children - Bedtime Story Classical Jul 26, 2007 452
Suite for Children - Dreaming of Cowboys and Indians Classical Jul 15, 2007 453
Suite for Children - Hide n' Seek Classical Jul 27, 2007 488
Suite for Children - In the Sandbox Classical Jul 19, 2007 666
Suite for Children - Summer Vacation Classical Jul 13, 2007 641
Syllogism Classical Nov 8, 2007 275
The Sick Moon Classical Jun 1, 2007 465
The Wild Goose Chase Classical May 31, 2007 732
Theme for Jere Classical Aug 24, 2007 430
Theme from 'Peter Gunn' Classical Aug 18, 2008 375