Upcoming Performances
Quite some years ago, I decided, for no particular reason, to write a collection of quartets for classical guitar. With no plan for having them performed, I wrote them thinking, “Maybe someday.” Well, that day is soon approaching. On Sunday, March 17th, at 3 p.m., at Capital University’s Huntington Hall, the Columbus Guitar Society Members’...
Premiere of Water Bug Totem
The clan of the water bug perform their ecstatic ritual. Projecting taboo onto the totem, feverish dancing ensures prosperity in the coming season. “Water Bug Totem” is a guitar quartet in A B A form using the B Aeolian mode. The A section establishes a danceable rhythm and quasi-mystical melody while the B section plays...Continue reading...
World Premiere of Elven Newscast
Hidden away from human gaze, the elves go about their day to day. Whether building toys and cobbling shoes, or hiding car keys and other general mischief, when evening comes and supper is a gassy memorie, every elf settles in to watch the evening news. Every newscast needs theme music and this classical guitar quartet...