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🎶 Award Winner: Best Original Score 🎶 / April 7, 2025
I'm thrilled to share that I’ve been awarded Best Original Score at the San Francisco Arthouse Short Festival for my work on Untitled Artist, directed by Lilly Goba! Untitled Artist is essentially a silent film, which made the music an even more vital part of the storytelling — and it was an incredible opportunity to let the score truly take center stage.
This win follows nominations for Best Original Score at the Indie Short Fest, the San Diego Short Film Festival, and the IndieX Film Festival, and it’s an honor to have my music recognized alongside so many other talented composers and filmmakers.
Untitled Artist was created through my ongoing collaboration with Next Generation Storytellers, an inspiring program that pairs seasoned professionals with student writers, actors, and directors. I’ve had the privilege of scoring 9 short films through this partnership these past two years (alongside my incredible composing partner, Daniel Davis) — and I’m excited to be working on another 9 with them this year.
Thank you for being part of this journey — I can't wait to share even more music and stories with all of you soon!
This win follows nominations for Best Original Score at the Indie Short Fest, the San Diego Short Film Festival, and the IndieX Film Festival, and it’s an honor to have my music recognized alongside so many other talented composers and filmmakers.
Untitled Artist was created through my ongoing collaboration with Next Generation Storytellers, an inspiring program that pairs seasoned professionals with student writers, actors, and directors. I’ve had the privilege of scoring 9 short films through this partnership these past two years (alongside my incredible composing partner, Daniel Davis) — and I’m excited to be working on another 9 with them this year.
Thank you for being part of this journey — I can't wait to share even more music and stories with all of you soon!
Upcoming Performances / Events
St. Andrew's Bach Society: "Rosewood and Ivory" | July 20, 2025
2:00 PM | Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church | Tucson, AZ
Join TSO Principal Percussionist, Trevor Barroero, as he celebrates the evolution of the marimba, presenting pieces from J.S. Bach to ragtime medleys and popular film music alongside pianist Kathryn Lieppman, who will also perform solo piano works. For tickets, visit:
https://www.standrewsbach.org/rosewoodandivory
2:00 PM | Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church | Tucson, AZ
Join TSO Principal Percussionist, Trevor Barroero, as he celebrates the evolution of the marimba, presenting pieces from J.S. Bach to ragtime medleys and popular film music alongside pianist Kathryn Lieppman, who will also perform solo piano works. For tickets, visit:
https://www.standrewsbach.org/rosewoodandivory
Music in the Mountains: "Beethoven Lives Upstairs" | July 23, 2025
5:30 PM | Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO
Bring the whole family for a special event of music, storytelling, and fun! Start with classic summer treats of hot dogs and root beer floats. Then, join Classical Kids Live in their internationally acclaimed production of Beethoven Lives Upstairs, featuring the full Festival Orchestra under the baton of Daniel Raiskin. For tickets, visit: musicinthemountains.com/
5:30 PM | Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO
Bring the whole family for a special event of music, storytelling, and fun! Start with classic summer treats of hot dogs and root beer floats. Then, join Classical Kids Live in their internationally acclaimed production of Beethoven Lives Upstairs, featuring the full Festival Orchestra under the baton of Daniel Raiskin. For tickets, visit: musicinthemountains.com/
Music in the Mountains: "A Special Tribute to the Music of Walt Disney & Other Hollywood Fantasies" | July 26, 2025
7:00 PM | Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO
Step into the world of Hollywood’s most iconic film scores, performed live by the Festival Orchestra in a dazzling symphonic tribute. This magical evening features timeless classics, sweeping cinematic themes, and an enchanted journey through the music of Walt Disney, brought to life by stunning vocal performances. For tickets, visit: musicinthemountains.com/
7:00 PM | Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO
Step into the world of Hollywood’s most iconic film scores, performed live by the Festival Orchestra in a dazzling symphonic tribute. This magical evening features timeless classics, sweeping cinematic themes, and an enchanted journey through the music of Walt Disney, brought to life by stunning vocal performances. For tickets, visit: musicinthemountains.com/
Music in the Mountains: "Raiskin Conducts Shostakovich" | July 27, 2025
5:00 PM | Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO
Acclaimed musician Demarre McGill, flute, will join our full Festival Orchestra, led by 2025 Jill Ward Conductor-in-Residence Daniel Raiskin, for an incredible evening of music. For tickets, visit: musicinthemountains.com/
5:00 PM | Community Concert Hall at Fort Lewis College | Durango, CO
Acclaimed musician Demarre McGill, flute, will join our full Festival Orchestra, led by 2025 Jill Ward Conductor-in-Residence Daniel Raiskin, for an incredible evening of music. For tickets, visit: musicinthemountains.com/
Music in the Mountains: "Pops Night: Hollywood Rodeo!" | August 2, 2025
6:30 PM | Sky Ute Event Center | Ignacio, CO
Under the baton of Richard Kaufman, one of the world’s foremost conductors of film music, the orchestra will bring to life the legendary scores of classic Western films, including: How the West Was Won, The Magnificent Seven, High Noon, The Cowboys, Silverado, You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun, William Tell Overture, Around the World in 80 Days, Calamity Jane, and more! For tickets, visit: musicinthemountains.com/
6:30 PM | Sky Ute Event Center | Ignacio, CO
Under the baton of Richard Kaufman, one of the world’s foremost conductors of film music, the orchestra will bring to life the legendary scores of classic Western films, including: How the West Was Won, The Magnificent Seven, High Noon, The Cowboys, Silverado, You Can’t Get a Man with a Gun, William Tell Overture, Around the World in 80 Days, Calamity Jane, and more! For tickets, visit: musicinthemountains.com/
