This past weekend, the University of Nevada Concert Choir, Chamber Chorale, and Wind Ensemble premiered “And the Cities Rise Like Dreams,” a new 14-minute work commissioned to celebrate the university’s 150th anniversary.

I was able to be on campus for several days leading up to the premiere, and visited several rehearsals and provided feedback. It was a stunning performance in front of a packed concert hall, and I’m grateful to all those who helped bring the music to life! The day after the performance, we went into the studio and recorded the piece (the recording will be released this fall).

I was also able to work with the Nevada Concert Winds as they prepared for a concert of their own a couple of days prior to the premiere. They graciously included two works of mine on their program: Into the Silent Land and American Nocturne.

It was a fantastic visit!