We start with a conversation. Whether you are a conductor, performer, or ensemble director, I take the time to understand your goals, the project parameters, and the artistic journey you want to convey. This phase focuses on collaboration—crafting a piece that resonates with your community while allowing our collaborative voices to shine through.

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, I create each piece from the ground up through an iterative and responsive process. You will receive notes and sketches, demos, and regular updates designed to ensure that the music evolves in alignment with your vision while maintaining my own creative integrity. I draw inspiration from contemporary, jazz, and electronic textures to create works that feel both personal and expansive.

Once the piece is complete, you will receive the scores, parts, and performance materials. These materials may include instrumentation, media integration, and any necessary technical support. I am happy to be involved beyond the delivery stage, whether that involves attending rehearsals, participating in talkbacks, or supporting the premiere performances. I often continue to make final revisions while the performers are learning the work, and edits may occur right up until the first performance. Frequently, a final, detailed copy is delivered after the premiere, incorporating all the changes we have agreed upon.

While a commission helps support my creative work as an artist, it's not approached as a transaction; it's a relationship built on trust, artistry, and shared impact.