Artistic Statement
Listen to the Overture from Romeo and Juliet in Mantuaand
The Ensemble Nobile performing To the Door (Lyrics by Daniel Homan) as part of a tour in April 08
My goal is to change lives, re-open emotional doors, to affect even the most stubborn, and to give hope to those most lost.
I compose music of an accessible and deeply emotional nature. My melodies score clear-cut and expressive moods. Each piece comes from a personal experience that a listener can relate to--audience opinion is the true arbiter of my work. I believe there is a wide audience for new music, and that classical music is not dead. There is a need for clarity in creation, and my goal is to find every artist who can truly help bring the live arts back into the forefront of culture.
Understanding the nature of creation and collaboration is key. This can help everyone learn to create with clearer intent, and initiate a safe and natural response regardless of subject matter because each artist has taken responsibility for the expression in their work.