I am an American composer specializing in emotionally driven orchestral and cinematic music. With over 30 years of professional experience, my work spans film scoring, opera, musical theatre, and large-scale choral/orchestral compositions.
Known for my ability to create deeply expressive and narratively compelling scores, my music consistently resonates with audiences on a profound emotional level. My compositional voice blends rich harmonic language, sweeping orchestration, and a strong sense of storytelling—making my work particularly well-suited for film, dramatic media, and live performance.
I have composed multiple full-length musical theatre productions and operas, and my orchestral works are regularly premiered by ensembles across the United States, including ongoing collaborations with regional orchestras and professional musicians. In addition to my concert work, I am actively expanding my presence in the film industry, bringing a lifetime of craft refinement to cinematic storytelling.
Based in Wisconsin, my works with clients nationwide, delivering high-quality, custom-composed music tailored to the emotional and narrative needs of each project. My commitment to excellence, efficiency, and artistic integrity makes me a trusted creative partner for directors, producers, and performing organizations alike.
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This score is from a scene I was given to score. It’s set in Medieval times. A worn-down knight enters a ruined church – dust floating in the light captured by broken window glass. He approaches the destroyed altar, kneels and bows his head. A flicker of light catches his attention. There. On the Altar. A pendant reminds him lost love (now dead). Upon finding the pendant, he finds inner strength to go on. He rises, grasps the pendant tight in his hand and leaves the church and steps into the light…
From my Opera, The First Fruit, this is the battle scene music for an impoverished world of innocents. As the Darkside comes to this world to destroy it, battle between the forces of God and the Darkside commences…
Written for my Mother-in-law on Mother’s Day. Love you Terryl!
An ethereal commercial.
A fun, fast-paced commercial I composed for.
From my opera, Morning Star, I needed a long ballet sequence to feature the Angel Games for the Archangel in Heaven. Welcome the Champions is the opening to that ballet where everyone cheers for their heroes as they enter the arena…
I entered a period in which I composed several works for small string ensembles and orchestra. This piece is one of five Dark Dances in B Minor for String Quintet and Orchestra, written for the Beaver Dam Area Orchestra in Wisconsin as an expression of gratitude for their continued encouragement and their commitment to premiering so many of my works.
This little piece was just a fun thing to work on for a company that wanted me to come up with something Steampunk-ish! Lol
A delightful animated short film of a youthful shepherd of the forest who, together with forest creatures, ushers in Spring from the bitter cold Winter.
This is a promo for an upcoming Terminator film. I rescored it. High action!
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