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A little time away to unwind. I’m not used to seeing so much ice! #lakesuperior
So it’s maybe not as unique as snow in Texas, but we’ve had a week of hoarfrost in Minnesota!
I took a long walk through the woods today with Frank Kimbrough’s “Solstice” providing the soundtrack. What amazing music. Another loss to end this crazy year. Despite it all, I enter 2021 with a renewed sense of hope. I’m thankful for the extra time with my family, and I look forward to adding a bit of beauty to the world in any way I can. Happy New Year to all!
I’m pleased to announce a piece of mine that means the world to me, “And Sings the Tune Without the Words” was a finalist in the 2020 NBA/William D. Revelli Memorial Composition Contest. I know many of you aren’t yet familiar with this work—it was premiered by the Indiana University Concert Band last February at the North Central CBDNA Regional Conference—so please check it out on my website when you have a moment. There is also a choral version that is awaiting its premiere when life looks more normal again. It was commissioned by two amazing people—Jason and Melissa Nam—in loving honor of their daughter, Evelyn Amanda.
Happy Friday of Midwest; I’m already looking forward to 2021! #linkinbio #andsingsthetunewithoutthewords #midwestclinic2020
In need of a new flex piece? Check out this version of Tears of St. Lawrence. Happy virtual Midwest! #linkinbio #tearsofstlawrence #midwestclinic2020
Breaking out my old high school football jacket can only mean one thing: it’s tree time!
In a typical year, I travel. A lot. But this year is obviously not typical. Instead, my only travel consists of a weekly trip to Edina for Peyton’s MN Junior Winds rehearsal. It’s a 2.5 hour drive each way, but the music, milkshakes, and uninterrupted time with my daughter are totally worth it. Last night, they performed together for the first time and recorded their first concert cycle, which will virtually air next week. What joy to hear to hear live music again! Thank you, MJW! #prouddad
Mornings like this might force me to reconsider my stance on winter. #onlyinminnesota
And the new MIDI controller is finally here!
Quiet celebration by fire this evening 💙💙💙#bidenharris2020
Love, love, love my new desk and drafting table! The desk converts to a standing position as well, which I use much more than I thought I might. Beautifully designed and built by my friend, @adamchristgau (pay no attention to the tiny MIDI controller. I’ve been waiting months for the new one to arrive. #covidsucks) #desk #draftingtable #happycomposer #newmusic
10.20.20 #itstooearly
One of my favorite maple trees on our property ...It used to be bright red, but it’s still stunning as it begins to lose its leaves. #adreamoftrees
We couldn’t have gotten a more beautiful day to begin closing down the cabin for the year!
Beautiful day to be outside!
#autumn
#dogdaysofsummer
“For the birds who own nothing—the reason they can fly.”
The ducks on the water this morning reminded me of Mary Oliver’s poem, “Storage.” What beauty she left us all. I always love revisiting it, and even more so when I’m staying on the North Shore. Until next time, Lake Superior.
Rainbows and waterfalls!
#northshore #surfside #grandportage #lakesuperior #rainbows #waterfalls
Artists’ Point, taken from about 5:15-5:30 AM. It’s crazy how the sky changes by the second. And to think this happens every day...