Let me start out by saying that I think we can all agree that 2020 was probably one of the most eventful years in recent memories. For me, it was a year that started on a high note, went to crap really fast, but made a decent recovery. February: I celebrated my 30th birthday. We … Continue reading “Hindsight is 2020”

Hey all, I’m doing a public call for voice recordings. I’m looking to get as many people as I can saying the word “machine” for my symphony! Your voice would become part of the last movement of my work. Your name will also be credited in the score as well. For every voice that is … Continue reading “Call For Voices!”

With the school year rapidly approaching many directors are having to reduce their ensemble sizes to help combat COVID-19. I along with many composers/arrangers around the world have started to adapt many of our works to flex/small ensembles. This effort is a massive undertaking by everyone and has challenged me creatively in many ways. Below … Continue reading “COVID-19 Adaptable Band Resources”

Now that I’ve wrapped up drill production it’s time to take a look back at this 2019 season. This year’s clients: As with previous years I try to offer my services again to previous clients to make sure they have their spots reserved on my schedule before taking on any new work. This year I … Continue reading “2019 Drill Writing Season – A Retrospective”

To say that this last weekend was a life changing experience would be an understatement. I’m still in a state of euphoria after the Peabody Modern Orchestra gave me the best world premier I’ve had to date. The entire concert in itself was phenomenal with 2 world premieres: Evan Jay’s “That Which We Cannot Live … Continue reading “Celestial Body World Premiere”

Hard to believe another year has come and gone. 2018 was another great year for me. I thought it would be good idea to do a write-up of my 2018. Personal life My wife and I celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary this year. She is the reason I can keep doing what I do. She … Continue reading “A 2018 Retrospective”

Last night was a night I’ll never forget. I’m still recovering from the partying we did, but I still can’t believe we pulled off this big surprise for Russ Coleman’s 90th birthday. I decided to write this blog post explaining everything about how “Reflections” came to be.   One day in early January 2018, I … Continue reading “A 90th Birthday Celebration – A Surprise”

Hey Everyone! Working on a nice update for summer update on current projects that I’m working on and other upcoming projects. Stay tuned for more information! -Robert

I can’t believe 2017 is almost over! This year has flown by super fast. I thought I’d take the time today to post a small update about what I’ve been doing this fall. One of the biggest changes for me was that my wife and I adopted our first dog. We’ve been cat people out … Continue reading “Fall 2017 Update”

Hey all! Sometimes life gets a little crazy… and throws a 13 minute concerto in your way. So I’m sorry that I’ve haven’t posted one of these in a while! I’m editing parts for the Concerto right now and will deliver them by this Friday. After I do that I will post up a longer … Continue reading “Video updates!”