The Applebaums in Ohio
Liesl and John Hunnemann (both Berg grads,) Mark and Bob Applebaum, Joan and Doug Well, it took about 17 years of dreaming, but it...
Langston at NASA
My thanks and gratitude to friends and colleagues Jos Milton, tenor, Adam Estes, saxophone and Stacy Rodgers, piano for a wonderful...
Oboes in Oklahoma
I'm not sure, but my music may have made its Oklahoma debut last night, thanks to the efforts of a good friend and colleague. Melissa...
Langston returns to Mississippi
More than 20 years ago, I was asked to write a new composition for tenor voice, alto saxophone and piano by Gail Levinsky and Jackie...
A great day for my student!
I'm very proud of my composition student, Caleb Adams, who made a very successful presentation of his multi-media work, War Over Hill, at...
A Very Special Occasion
Saturday, October 22nd was a highly significant day for one of my dearest friends, Jodi Nicholson Keith, who was accepted into the...
A Simple Collaboration
The project started out so simply. I read a brief and humorous poem, by my good friend and colleague, Dr. William Reyer. Part of it is...
Langston's Lot: Song is a Strong Thing
Summers are for fun, relaxation, and special rehearsals! I am using the summer months to complete my latest song-cycle, Langston’s Lot:...
Langston Hughes
There is something about the poetry of Langston Hughes that makes me want to write for voice! The simplicity and directness of the...
Heidelberg Theater: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
Last fall, Heidelberg Theater Director Chris Tucci and I discussed a possible collaboration for a non-traditional presentation of...
