"MADEIRA BEACH CONCERT MARCH,” was inspired by Paul T. Nicholson who was my amazing Junior High Band Director. He was an incredible teacher, and musician who blessed my life and the lives of countless other students.

I started playing the trumpet in the 6th grade, and was a horrible player, which continued when I attended Madeira Beach Jr. High

"MADEIRA BEACH CONCERT MARCH,” was inspired by Paul T. Nicholson who was my amazing Junior High Band Director. He was an incredible teacher, and musician who blessed my life and the lives of countless other students.

I started playing the trumpet in the 6th grade, and was a horrible player, which continued when I attended Madeira Beach Jr. High School in the 7th grade. If Mr. Nicholson had not allowed me to switch to the French horn, I probably would have dropped out of band, not have become a music teacher, and never composed music. My love for concert band music began with Mr. Nicholson.

“MADEIRA BEACH CONCERT MARCH,” is dedicated to Mr. “Nic” and all of the members of the Madeira Beach Junior High School Band, Madeira Beach, Florida, who were touched by his life, and shared so may wonderful memories of being in the “band.”

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“CHAOS VARIATIONS” was inspired by my 6th Grade Beginning Band Class. On a particular day in October 2007, they were driving me “crazy.” So, I wrote a composition to show them how I was "feeling," based on one of their songs in their band method book - entitled “Hot Cross Buns.” Their class ended being one of my best beginning classes.

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“CHAOS VARIATIONS” was inspired by my 6th Grade Beginning Band Class. On a particular day in October 2007, they were driving me “crazy.” So, I wrote a composition to show them how I was "feeling," based on one of their songs in their band method book - entitled “Hot Cross Buns.” Their class ended being one of my best beginning classes.

“CHAOS VARIATIONS” is dedicated to the amazing students that I had the privilege of teaching for over 35 years as a band director, in the Madison County Florida Public School System.

The composition UNCONQUERABLE was written for my band students with the purpose of providing them with song to perform at concerts and various programs. The title was inspired by Romans 8:37, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

UNCONQUERABLE is dedicated to all of my former music students in the Madison

The composition UNCONQUERABLE was written for my band students with the purpose of providing them with song to perform at concerts and various programs. The title was inspired by Romans 8:37, “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.”

UNCONQUERABLE is dedicated to all of my former music students in the Madison County Florida School System, who I had the privilege of teaching from 1974-2016.

The composition VICTORIOUS was written for the Madison County Central School Bands, Madison, Florida. The title of the song was selected so that I could encourage my students, and was inspired by Ephesians 6:10.

VICTORIOUS is dedicated to all of my former music students in the Madison County Florida School System, who I had the privilege of

The composition VICTORIOUS was written for the Madison County Central School Bands, Madison, Florida. The title of the song was selected so that I could encourage my students, and was inspired by Ephesians 6:10.

VICTORIOUS is dedicated to all of my former music students in the Madison County Florida School System, who I had the privilege of teaching from 1974-2016.

It is my hope that VICTORIOUS will provide students with a song that they will enjoy learning to play, and provide other music educators with a teaching tool that can be used to motivate and encourage their students.

The composition FORTITUDE was written for my band students, with the purpose of providing them with song to perform at concerts, and various programs.

The title FORTITUDE was used as descriptive word tool, to encourage my students to persevere when faced with adversity.

It is my hope that FORTITUDE will provide students with a song that they will

The composition FORTITUDE was written for my band students, with the purpose of providing them with song to perform at concerts, and various programs.

The title FORTITUDE was used as descriptive word tool, to encourage my students to persevere when faced with adversity.

It is my hope that FORTITUDE will provide students with a song that they will enjoy learning to play, and provide other music educators with a teaching tool that can be used to motivate and encourage their students. FORTITUDE is dedicated to the Madison County Central School Bands, Madison, Florida.

The composition Synergos was written for the Madison County Central School Bands, Madison, Florida. According to Merriam/Webster, the word “synergos” is a Greek word that means, “working together.”

Synergos is dedicated to all of my former music students in the Madison County Florida School System, who I had the privilege of teaching from

The composition Synergos was written for the Madison County Central School Bands, Madison, Florida. According to Merriam/Webster, the word “synergos” is a Greek word that means, “working together.”

Synergos is dedicated to all of my former music students in the Madison County Florida School System, who I had the privilege of teaching from 1974-2016.

The composition VIRTUS was written for the Madison County Central School Bands, Madison, Florida. It was inspired by Deuteronomy 31:6 (BSB), which reads, “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

The word VIRTUS is of Latin origin, and

The composition VIRTUS was written for the Madison County Central School Bands, Madison, Florida. It was inspired by Deuteronomy 31:6 (BSB), which reads, “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”

The word VIRTUS is of Latin origin, and it's meaning is associated with the words “courage, valor, virtue, and bravery.” VIRTUS is dedicated to all of my former music students in the Madison County Florida School System, who I had the privilege of teaching from 1974-2016.

It is my hope that VIRTUS will provide students with a song that they will enjoy learning to play, and provide other music educators with a teaching tool that can be used to motivate and encourage their students.

The composition Cherry Lake March was inspired by Cherry Lake, which is a 600 acre lake located in Madison County Florida. It is a beloved lake of Madison County that gives beautiful sights and unique activities for all ages. The name stems from the presence of wild cherry trees near the water's edge, according to Allen Morris' book of place

The composition Cherry Lake March was inspired by Cherry Lake, which is a 600 acre lake located in Madison County Florida. It is a beloved lake of Madison County that gives beautiful sights and unique activities for all ages. The name stems from the presence of wild cherry trees near the water's edge, according to Allen Morris' book of place names. Cherry Lake March is dedicated to all of my former music students in the Madison County Florida School System, who I had the privilege of teaching from 1974-2016.