Upcoming Performances
December 2, 2008
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World-premiere of a new chamber concerto. Duquesne University New Music Ensemble; David Stock, conductor. PNC Recital Hall--Mary Pappert School of Music--Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.
December 5, 2008
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Performance with McKinley’s improvisation ensemble EarWorm as part of the International Society of Improvised Music’s annual national conference. Lamont School of Music at University of Denver, Denver, CO.
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Recent News
May 23 - June 1, 2008
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Residency as a guest composer and faculty of the Composition Masterclass in conjunction with the Alba International Music Festival in Alba, Italy. World-premiere of Concerto Fantasy during the festival with the Alba Festival Orchestra; Jeffrey Silberschlag conductor.
June 7, 2008
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Raggedy Andy--concerto for marimba and chamber ensemble. Andrew Martin, marimba. Czech Chamber Players; Vit Micka, conductor. March 2008
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Recipient of an American Composers Forum subito grant for travel to Europe in May, 2008.
November 30, 2007
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Feature broadcast of String Quartet No. 5 on NPR’s Performance Today
October 26, 2007
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World-Premiere of Four Moments for orchestra with the Minnesota Orchestra; Osmo Vänskä, conductor
September 2007
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Feature interview broadcast on Slovak National Radio’s exTemporare music program.
January 2007
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Release of String Quartets 3, 4, and 5 on MMC Recordings (MMC 2156). Performed by the Martinů and Stamic string quartets.
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