Invasion of Clowns was not a piece planned in advance. Rather it was one that imposed itself at an inconvenient time. While I was busy completing an altogether more “serious” piece, the peculiar circus theme invaded my mind and demanded attention. Although prankish in nature, the Quintet is an allegory of life as a circus and the demands placed on us by others.

Past Performances:

• 209 Brass Quintet at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA, the International Women’s Day Recital, March 6, 2020
• Presidential Brass Quintet at the Valdosta State University in Valdosta, GA, Brass Ensembles Concert, October 21, 2013
• Loose Lips Brass Quintet at the University of Tennessee School of Music in Knoxville, Unfurling, Senior Composition Recital, March 29, 2009
• University of Tennessee School of Music faculty Brasswind Quintet at the Georgia College and State University during the Music School Guest Artist Series in Milledgeville, October 6, 2008
• University of Tennessee School of Music faculty Brasswind Quintet at the TMEA State Music Conference, April 16, 2008
• Loose Lips Brass Quintet at the University of Tennessee School of Music in Knoxville, April 16, 2007
• Loose Lips Brass Quintet at the University of Tennessee School of Music in Knoxville, April 5, 2006 (premiere)