Aguas De Marco (2007)

The intention was to create an episodic arrangement for string orchestra using Jobim's melody. The lyric is a litany of the procession of life's events. The changing character of the string section mimics the sequence of images in the song.

Heart of Darkness (2007)

Don Grolnick's dark, moody melody orchestrated for strings, woodwinds, and percussion.

One Day (2006)

Arrangement for orchestra accompanying a female vocalist. Music by David Lewis. The songwriter wanted a delicate sound featuring woodwinds with warmer elements in the strings and low brass.

Ponta de Areia (2006)

The opening of a medley for orchestra, "Brasil, meu Amor" featuring Milton Nascimento's lovely melody.

Venus in Blue (2006)

Here is Toots Thielemans' "Bluesette", rendered in the style of the "Venus, Bringer of Peace" movement from Holst's "The Planets".

Ordinary Miracles (2005)

Arrangement for orchestra accompanying a female vocalist. In this instance, the client already had access to an arrangement for small ensemble. The job required scaling up and fleshing out the original chart for a full orchestra. Music by Marvin Hamlisch.

Toys (2005)

A transcription created for Stanley Clarke's touring band. Stanley originally recorded this tune on his group project, "Vertu". This nine-minute tour de force was used as the opener for his live shows. A later version was provided with an arrangement for a five-piece horn section.

Para Ruben

An example of a hand-written piano part.

Dream of Steel

Two pages from a spiral-bound conductor's score. Sibelius notation program.

Trumpet 1 part. Sibelius notation program.