The title Castle Builder was inspired by a poem of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “The Castle-Builder,” about the imaginary heroics of a young, dreamy boy.  Written for The University of Toledo Wind Ensemble, I wanted my music to capture the exuberance and optimism of these talented young musicians.  I hope my music inspires performers young and old to “rise and reach upward to the skies,” to “build on” and to keep “faith in mysteries.”

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