UIL Marching Contest & New Works

First of all, a big congratulations goes to Zapata High School (Amado Martinez, Director) for receiving straight 1's at last Saturday's UIL Marching Competition held in Sinton. Judges commented that their show was the most musical of all of the bands that had performed earlier. Note- they were one of the last bands to compete. I also want to thank the following Texas bands for allowing me the opportunity to write their shows: Tulia High School (Brandon Haynes, Director) and Elgin High School (Dave Polk, Director).

Secondly, I would like to thank Mr. Allen Clark and the University of Texas-Brownsville Wind Ensemble for recording my four latest works. These works include: "Legend of the Dragonfly", "Rocking with the Reindeer", "Los Braziles", and "Four Short Dances". These will be submitted very soon for publication consideration.

Finally, I am available for commissions for concert and marching bands. I am always willing to negotiate a fair price that band programs can afford. Just contact me.

Instrumentalist Magazine

The Instrumentalist Magazine has done several reviews on my newest works. I am extremely proud to have these works published and highly recommended. I hope I can continue to write excellent works for bands of all ages.

I am working on a few projects right now including a new show for Impactmarching.com. This show is titled "Escape from Mars". I also plan on writing a show of all Beethoven music, opera music, and much more. I have two string orchestra works that I am trying to get recorded and published. And finally, I am working on a few new concert works.

Life is great!!