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Friendship + Mr. Rogers + Choir = my newest work
My newest choral anthem is a collaboration with my good friend Christian Shockley and my virtual neighbor, Fred Rogers. Christian and I...
jreid116
Mar 16, 20202 min read
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Gregg Smith Choral Composition Contest
I was informed this week that I am the winner of the 2019 Gregg Smith Choral Composition Contest for my piece "Crossing the Bar." The...
jreid116
Nov 21, 20191 min read
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Indianapolis Symphonic Choir Commission Competition
I'm pleased to announce that my piece, "The Christ Child," is the 2019 Winner of the Indianapolis Symphonic Choir's Christmas Commission...
jreid116
Sep 2, 20191 min read
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Publication News!
It's always satisfying to know a composition has found a home with a publisher, but there are some acceptances that are more exciting...
jreid116
Aug 31, 20191 min read
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John Ness Beck Composer Workshop
Last week was one of the highlights of my compositional career, and it had nothing to do with getting published or premiering a new...
jreid116
Jul 6, 20192 min read
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KC VITAS Summer Series
The first piece I wrote this year at first seemed like a long shot for success. I had long been inspired by e.e. cummings' poem "i carry...
jreid116
Jul 3, 20191 min read
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