10/27/24 - New Piece “Trio” premiered by Prism Players

I’ve composed a new piece for string trio that will debut at Bellefield Hall, University of Pittsburgh on Sunday, October 24, 2024 at 7pm along with new pieces by Roger Zahab, Emily Cook and others. Free admission. Special thanks to Prism Players and Roger Zahab.

10/01/2024 - New piece commissioned for Confluence Ballet

This October I’m teaming up with Confluence Ballet Co. and artistic director and choreographer Adrian Green for a new piece I’ve composed premiering October 25 & 26 at The Glitterbox Theater. Click here for tickets. See the teaser for the upcoming performances below:

03/06/2024 - Afterglow for two pianos (live) Video Release

I'm very happy to share my recent piece "Afterglow" for two pianos. Recorded live in concert at Western Illinois University School of Music’s 2023 New Music Festival by Khasma Piano Duo. Video art by Chris Craychee. Big shout outs to Katie Palumbo, Ashlee Mack, Chris Craychee, James Romig, Brian Riordan and everyone involved in this project. Always grateful to work with such talented and wonderful artists and friends!

11/18/2023 - New piece premiere in Boston

My newest work is written for a unique and rare instrument, the flauto d’amore and live electronics. “Evening on the Lake” will premiere at Northeastern University’s Music Technology Alumni Concert, 8pm November 18th at Raytheon Amphitheater, Northeastern University. Performed by Ginevra Petrucci on flauto d’amore and myself on live electronics. The concert will also feature works by Sam Beebe, Rob Seaback, Anthony De Ritis, Howie Kenty and more. Free and open to the public. For concert info, go here. For more information and history on the flauto d’amore, visit: https://www.flautodamore.com/

UPDATE: The full concert can be viewed below. Following the concert, there was a brief Q&A panel discussion with the featured composer alumni and current students and faculty:

10/16/2023 - New piece premiere for choir and orchestra

My newest piece “The Love of God” for SATB choir and orchestra will premiere, along with Dan Forrest’s Jubilate Deo on Sunday, November 5th at 7pm at St. Maurice Church in Forest Hills, PA. The work will be performed under the direction of Norm Chapman, Director of Music at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, and by a combined choir of over 50 singers from a variety of churches and congregations, accompanied by full orchestra. To purchase tickets in advance, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/SJWPittMusic/

08/10/2023 - Live electronic set @ SeafoamPgh

Live electronic set performed for Seafoam Streams series in Pittsburgh this past month.

Watch the full set here.

04/13/23 - Interview: CanvasRebel

I spoke with the folks at CanvasRebel for an interview about my life and work. Click the image below for a link to the article:

03/18/23 - Afterglow for two pianos

Performed live at 2023 Western Illinois University New Music Festival. Performed by Khasma Piano Duo.

Additional Performance dates:

03/04/2023 - Kresge Recital Hall, Knox College

03/22/2023 - PNC Recital Hall, Duquesne University

12/15/21 - New work commissioned for Khasma Piano Duo

I’m very excited to be working on a new project with Khasma Piano Duo for the Fall of 2022. Click on the image below for more info. -C

11/13/21 - Live premiere of “Patience, Love, Grace”

My good friend, pianist/vocalist Katie Palumbo, will be giving PLG its first live performance and world premiere, along with a whole program of great music. The concert is Sunday, November 13th at 3:30pm at St. John Fisher Church in Churchill, PA and will also be live-streamed via YouTube. I’m so excited for this concert. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of beautiful music. Click on the photo below for a link to event details. Isn’t it so great we are able to do this again?? -C

10/11/21 - “The Mill” featured at the 2021 Arkhaios Film Festival

Pleased to share that my 2012 multimedia piece "The Mill" will be featured in The Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival 2021 (Oct. 11 - 17) as part of the tribute to "Humans of Steel" which celebrates Pittsburgh’s industrial past. The festival is sponsored by the SC Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology (SCIAA), University of South Carolina (USC). The festival can be streamed virtually for free. Click the image below to link to the virtual screening room.

03/20/21 - “Grace in a Time of Wonder” original score

New work from my friends Nathan Mirizio and Kristi Jan Hoover with music by yours truly. How fortunate we are to have made a little piece of art together during this unprecedented time. Much love to all involved in this little project. Cheers -C

12/14/20 - “Wonder & Light” Holiday track

Happy Holidays! Here’s a track I produced for director Darin DiNapoli and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. - C

05/03/20 - “Tonight’s Mix” Ep. 5

Thanks again to my friend and filmmaker Darin DiNapoli for the excellent camera work and editing. This performance involves the use of live looping via the Korg KaossPad sampler, the Roland Tr-8 drum machine and my upright Kawai piano. Recorded live in my home studio. Stay tuned for more performances! -C

05/07/20 - “Tonight’s Mix” Ep. 4

The latest installment of my YouTube performance series, “Tonight’s Mix”. Special thanks to my video guru Darin DiNapoli for shooting this one. Hope you are all safe and well! -C

04/24/20 - “Atoms for Peace (Thom Yorke cover)” released

Having a lot of fun here recording one of my personal favorite songs by music royalty Thom Yorke. The claustrophobic sounds of his seminal solo album “The Eraser” seem fitting during these unsettling times. This was recorded back in 2017 and it’s been lying around since. A deep cut from my archives, enjoy! -C

04/23/20 - “Tonight’s mix” Ep. 3

03/18/20 - “Tonight’s mix” Ep. 2 (feat. Noah Rectenwald)

Tonight I got together with a friend, musician/composer Noah Rectenwald we kept our social distance..kind of). Noah is on the classic DX-7, using a MIDI breath controller for extra old school charm. -C

03/16/20 - “Tonight’s mix” web series launched

I’ve recently started posting videos of electronic performances from my home studio. Quarantine has given me the opportunity to create some new material and I hope you enjoy a peek into my “sketching”process. Subscribe to my channel and continue to follow along as I post new sessions over the next weeks! -C

09/18/19 - Release of “Patience, Love, Grace”

Pleased to share my newest piece “Patience, Love, Grace” for solo piano performed by my long-time friend and collaborator, pianist Katie Palumbo. Recorded by Brian Riordan and mastered by Garrett Haines at Tree Lady Studios.

Check out the awesome mini-doc by filmmaker Nate Mirizio for a little background into the creative process .

Thank you always for your support and special thanks to all involved in the process!

-C