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Recording of When It's Over
August 10, 2018

My first jazz-influenced piece was performed at Denin Koch's Senior Jazz Recital back in April at Whitworth University (assisted by Dr. Richard Strauch and a student string orchestra).
​For jazz guitar and string orchestra.
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Prelude to Tristan und Isolde for Clarinet Choir is Available for Purchase
October 29, 2017

My arrangement of Wagner's Prelude to Tristan und Isolde is available for purchase! Check it out here.

Voyage is Available for Purchase
September 12, 2017

My composition Voyage for Saxophone Quartet and Electronics is available for purchase! Check it out here.

The Golden Windows
July 6, 2017

An exciting opportunity presented itself to me in the form of a commission for a new composition. This commission is particularly exciting because it comes from Dr. Philip Baldwin at alma mater, Whitworth University. Dr. Baldwin asked for a piece that features a narrator telling a children's story, while being accompanied by orchestral music. Laura E. Richards' The Golden Windows is the story we chose. It's an excellent story that is nearly begging to be told with musical accompaniment. Once the composition is finished and the performance is complete, I will post a recording of it right here. This is becoming a very exciting project!

Publication Announcement
May 22, 2017

I am pleased to announce that my composition, "Voyage" for saxophone quartet and electronics is slated to be published through Dorn Publications! A link to the page at Dorn will be available soon.

Exploring Max / MSP
April 16, 2017

In the past couple months, I have been learning how to use software called "Max." It's a powerful visual programming software that has a lot of options for live audio processing, MIDI controlling, and many other things. In learning how to use the software, I made a couple of standalone applications that allow two of my compositions, Wasteland  and Voyage, more accessible for performance. They contain the audio files and instructions on how to use it. This is one of the many functions possible with Max. I'm slowly learning how to use the software to write a composition that makes use of live audio processing (most likely for clarinet and electronics, through making a standalone application that harnesses live audio effects). 

Upcoming Events

Brian Schappals in a Clarinet Recital

May 27 @ 2pm
University Presbyterian Church
- Seattle, WA

Performing works by Saint-Saëns, Ligeti, Tower and Reich.

James David's Auto '66: Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble
with UW Wind Ensemble

April 26 @ 7:30pm
Meany Hall - Seattle, WA

For tickets and more information, click here.

Electroacoustic (wood)Wind

April 20, 2018 @ 8pm
Gallery 1412 - Seattle, WA

​Featuring performances of electro-acoustic music for clarinet, oboe and flute. 

Performing James David's "Auto '66: Concerto for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble" with University of Washington Wind Ensemble

In Chiang Mai, Thailand

Performing Steve Reich's "New York Counterpoint" at Gallery 1412, Seattle, WA

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