Family: Sylvia Mitchell and I have a daughter, Julia

Inspirations as a musician: Through composing I find my own musical voice. Ultimately playing and improvising for a live audience is the most fulfilling.

Current playlist: I’ve been listening to Pandora stations for Ralph Towner, Hal Galper, Mayra Andrade, and Bela Fleck.

How can the Orchestra make the world a better place? Listening at home to a recording of a great orchestral work can inspire and expand your imagination. Listening in Music Hall to a great live orchestra concert can be an experience that changes your life.