

Measure for Measure comes to Heidelberg November 9 – 11, 2023
One of William Shakespeare’s famous “problem plays” is about to receive a unique treatment. On November 9-11, 2023, the Heidelberg...


Langston’s Lot at Stone Soup: a Look from the Inside September 8-10, 2023
The next major step in my CD project took place in September, as Langston’s Lot was recorded at Stone Soup Studios, in Maumee Ohio. Mark...


On to Birmingham: Langston’s Lot is ready for a recording date!
From left: Roderick George, tenor; Jackie Edwards Henry, piano; Gail Levinsky, alto saxophone Stage two of my upcoming CD release took...


Back to Wyoming: Recording Session, Part One
After months of planning, my CD recording project is off and running! In early July, I travelled to Laramie, Wyoming with Mark Bunce, my...


A World Premiere Performance in Minnesota
June brought the first event of what promises to be a very busy summer for my composition work. On June 21-23, I attended a music...


Songs of Celebration Comes to Cincinnati
Songs of Celebration, a three-movement work that commemorates the Easter and Pentecost seasons, will have its Cincinnati premiere on...


Music at Kenwood: Joan McConnell, Organ Recital
For those of you who are in the greater Cincinnati area: Joan and I would like to invite you to Joan’s solo recital, the first one she...


Professor Emeritus Honor
Hey, I made the cut! Heidelberg University has provided me with a new title: Professor Emeritus of Composition and Music. The honor was...


Eurydice Opens at Heidelberg February 11
Work continues on the Heidelberg production of Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl, directed by my good friend and colleague, David Cotter. The cast...


Redefining a Classic Story
Jean Raoux, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Even in retirement, I intend to continue my work as a composer. Coming in February 2022:...