George Eastman, philanthropist and founder of the Eastman Kodak Company, established the Eastman School of Music as the first professional school of the University of Rochester. In 1921, he explainedContinue reading100 Years of the Eastman School of Music
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2021 Holiday Concerts: Brockport Symphony and Greece Community Orchestras
I had the great pleasure of performing this holiday season with two separate orchestras in concerts that included songs from It Comes Around the Same Time Each Year. Many thanksContinue reading2021 Holiday Concerts: Brockport Symphony and Greece Community Orchestras
The Art of Making Art
In the spring of 1984, I had one last opportunity to do a show in Buffalo before leaving for graduate school in the fall. By May, we were well intoContinue readingThe Art of Making Art
It Comes Around the Same Time Each Year
After completing In The Good Old Summertime, it wasn’t too long before I started thinking about options for a new album. On one hand, I was open to trying somethingContinue readingIt Comes Around the Same Time Each Year
Brighton Symphony Summer Concert in the Park
It’s always such a pleasure working with the Brighton Symphony Orchestra, and it was wonderful performing with them earlier this week in Buckland Park in Brighton. Despite the showers earlierContinue readingBrighton Symphony Summer Concert in the Park
Brockport Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops Concert
Thanks again to the Brockport Symphony Orchestra for letting me join them this past Sunday for their concert at the Morgan Manning House in Brockport. It’s always such a pleasureContinue readingBrockport Symphony Orchestra Summer Pops Concert
In The Good Old Summertime
Before the arranging, recording, and mixing of In The Good Old Summertime was the choosing of the pieces themselves – finding selections that reflect the “old time” feel intended forContinue readingIn The Good Old Summertime
Behind the Scenes of In The Good Old Summertime
Developing albums provides a great opportunity to continue exploring the intersection of art and technology – combining music and performance with computers, mixers, and software. With only one week toContinue readingBehind the Scenes of In The Good Old Summertime
In-Person Concerts for Summer 2021
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to lift, I’m excited to say that in-person concerts are returning as well. I’ll be joining the Brockport Symphony Orchestra on June 27 for their SummerContinue readingIn-Person Concerts for Summer 2021
Virtual St. Patrick’s Day Concert with the Greece Community Orchestra
On March 14th, the Greece Performing Arts Society will be hosting a virtual St. Patrick’s Day Concert starting at 7 PM EST, and will include a few pieces I performedContinue readingVirtual St. Patrick’s Day Concert with the Greece Community Orchestra