News

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Recent News:

My first solo CD, The Lost Bicycle, featuring original works for percussion and storytelling is in production and should be completed by early spring of 2010, so save the date!

I am very happy to announce the launch of The Percussive Art of Storytelling outreach program, made possible through generous support provided by the Zakoura Family Foundation in collaboration with Reach Out Kansas, Inc. This program will bring classical and contemporary music to children and adults in underserved communities. More information coming soon, but for now, check out the storytelling project page.

Con/un/drum winners announced! Click here for the details.

In April, I was named to the Innovative Percussion Artist Roster.

SI2 has been busy with concerts throughout Kansas, Iowa, Illinois, and Virginia. In September, we gave our European concert debut in Chisinau, Moldova as part of of the Days of New Music Festival. In addition, we are working hard on our first CD, hopefully to be released by 2011. Check out the SI2 page for more details.

In March, I was named a 2009 fellow to the OMI international musician's residency in New York from July 23-August 10. Details can be found here.

In Februrary, I received a 2009 Emerging Artist for the state of Kansas. Check that out here.

For more time killing, check out this article from the Estes Park Gazette from this past summer.