Postcard for Piccolo and Marimba

Despite the apparent disparate nature of piccolo and marimba as instruments, the combination of the two provides the composer with lots of possibilities to explore different sounds and colors. That was my thought after receiving the commission for the work from my friend, piccoloist Regina Helcher.

Concerto: for Flute and Chamber Orchestra

Commissioned and Premiered by the Cobb Symphony Orchestra, Michael Alexander, Conductor, Christina Smith, Flute, January 9th, 2010.

Portraits: for Piccolo and Piano

The impetus for the composition of Portraits was a commission by my two good friends, Regina Helcher and Shannon Finney. They both are very talented musicians and piccolo players, and I wanted to compose a piece that adequately reflected their musicality.

Do you circular breathe?

Do you know any flutists who circular breathe? Chances are that you do not. The obvious question of course is, why not? Circular breathing is one of the most exciting and useful of all techniques a flutist can learn. It can open a whole new world of playing for you.

AccessAtlanta Review

AccessAtlanta has written a review of the Cobb Symphony Orchestra’s world premiere of Robert Cronin’s Flute Concerto.

Boston Brass at KSU

The Boston Brass will be premiering my new Fanfare for Solo Brass Quintet and Brass Ensemble, March 1st at the Bailey Performaing Arts Center in Kenessaw, Georgia.

For more information, check out there website. http://www.bostonbrass.com/