I’m sorry for the delay in posting Extreme Sports episode. I got shaken up pretty good with this event. This is the closest I’ve ever come to being physically injured during an Extreme Sport Event. I was scared for my life. [embedyt] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8eRL0pEHWQ[/embedyt]
Soundcloud Tracks
I’ve finally gotten around to corralling some recordings on Soundcloud for your enjoyment.
A long-anticipated weekend
I have to admit, the Harrel family has been anticipating this weekend for a long time. Long before it was even possible to imagine. The Kansas City Streetcar debuted this weekend and we eagerly joined the crowds to make sure we didn’t miss our first chance to ride. My sons asked how much it costs […]
Smith-Cotton High School Jazz Band
It was a delight to join the Smith-Cotton High School Jazz Band this past week for a performance with them and the beginning band students. Hearing the band play 3 of my tunes was a lot of fun. They worked hard and it showed — they could really swing! The three pieces we performed were […]
Music Memos
Today Apple released a new app designed to help musicians get ideas out of their heads and on record. Music Memos is simple on the surface, just a recording button when you open the app, but has a lot of neat features for a first generation app. The app picks up on your tempo, analyzes your […]
West Central Missouri Music Educators Association
It’s a great honor and privilege to direct the West Central Missouri All District Jazz Band. In addition to directing the band, I wrote a new piece we’ll be premiering Saturday night in Sedalia. “Pathways” was fun to write and I look forward to hearing the band play. About the piece: “Pathways” was written for the […]
Holiday Themed Videos
Here are a couple of videos to entertain you during the holiday season:
2015 KC Metro #3 All District Jazz Band
The 2015 KC Metro #3 All District Jazz Band was involved in something that’s never been done before. The band was the first (of what we hope will be many more) to participate in a collaboration with the American Jazz Museum in Kansas City’s historic jazz district. Yesterday’s rehearsal and concert took place at the […]
Chicago 48HFP 2014
I wasn’t able to make the trip to Chicago for the 48 Hour Film Project, but I had the opportunity to work on the music remotely by harnessing the power of the Interwebs. Jason Beaumont and the rest of the cast and crew put together a great film which picked up a few awards as well. […]
Glitch
I’ve been fortunate enough to visit the Midwest Clinic in Chicago many times and one of the highlights is seeing the Chicago Symphony Brass perform. In 2013, they performed a selection of piece by Mason Bates called Alternative Energy. Roughly a month after that I heard a small band from Missouri perform a piece by […]