News/Performances
5/1/24 Awarded residence fellowship (fall ’24) at Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
4/28/24 “Border” performed by Glass Menagerie Chorus, NY, NY
4/20/24 “A Very Valentine” world premiere by Mount Holyoke College Choirs, MA
4/4/24 “Acquainted With The Night” world premiere by Penn HS Choirs, NY, NY
3/3/24 “Border” performed by New England Classical Singers, Andover, MA
12/7/23 “Border” performed by Neoteric Chamber Choir, Tucson, AZ
5/21, 6/4/23 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” performed by Boychoir of Ann Arbor, MI
2/25,26/23 “The Red Wheelbarrow” world premiere by Inversion Ensemble, Austin TX
1/20-21/23 “These Walls Must Fall” performed by Out Loud Chorus, Ann Arbor, MI
12/3,10/22 “In Those Years, No One Slept” performed by International Orange Chorale of San Francisco, CA
11/20/22 “We Will Shine Like The Sun” performed by Viva Voices Youth Chorus, St. John’s United Church, Newport, KY.
11/18/22 “In Those Years, No One Slept” performed by West Springfield High School Madrigals, VAMEA conference, Richmond, VA.
10/21/22 “In Those Years, No One Slept” performed by South Bend Chamber Singers, Michigan ACDA Conference, Central Michigan University, MI.
9/16-10/3/22 Composer in residence fellow at Virginia Center for the Creative Arts
6/11/22: “Coney Island” performed by Manhattan Choral Ensemble, Dimenna Center, NY
5/15/22 “In Those Years, No One Slept” performed by South Bend Chamber Singers, Church of Loretto, IN
4/22/22 “These Walls Must Fall” World Premiere, Purdue University-Fort Wayne, IN
4/15/22 “Picnic” 2nd place, New Voices For Young Flutists Competition, KC, MO
4/12/22 “Border” performed by Infinitus, Jacksonville University, FL
10/16,17/21 “Entrance” performed by Inversion Ensemble, Redeemer Presbyterian Church, Austin, TX
10/16,17/21 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” performed by Falmouth Chorale, Methodist Church, Falmouth, MA
4/14/21 “Border” performed via Stream on YouTube by Triad Boston Choral Collective, MA
4/14/21 “Border” performed by Texas A&M University-Kingsville School of Music, TX
June 27, 2020 “NYC” performed by York County Senior Honors Choir, Carnegie Hall, NY. (cancelled Covid19)
June 14, 2020 “Border” performed VIRTUALLY, ZOOM/FB by Chorosynthesis and Santa Monica College Choirs, CA.
June 7, 2020 “Border” performed by Chorosynthesis and Santa Monica College Choirs, Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CA. (cancelled Covid19)
June 5, 2020 “Border” performed by Chorosynthesis and Santa Monica College Choirs, Broad Stage, Santa Monica, CA. (cancelled Covid19)
May 31, 2020 “NYC” performed by York County Senior Honors Choir, Appell Center, York, PA. (cancelled Covid19)
May 31, 2020 “In Those Years, No One Slept” performed by South Bend Chamber Singers, Church of Loretto, IN. (cancelled Covid19)
May 16, 2020 “Coney Island” performed by Manhattan Choral Ensemble, NY. (cancelled Covid19)
May 3, 2020 “Border” official premiere, performed by Glass Menagerie Chorus, Church of the Holy Apostles, NY. (cancelled Covid19)
March 18, 2020 “In Those Years, No One Slept” chosen for Project : Encore catalog of choral compositions.
March 4, 2020 “We Will Shine Like The Sun” (SAB premiere) performed by Young Voices of Colorado, SWACDA Conference, Little Rock, AR.
March 1, 2020 “We Will Shine Like The Sun” performed by Young Voices of Colorado, St Andrew United Methodist Church, CO.
February 4, 2020 “Border” winner of Chorosynthesis Call for Scores.
January 26, 2020 “We Will Shine Like The Sun” (SA/SATB premiere) performed by South Shore Children’s Chorus, Quincy, MA.
November 15, 2019 “Heaven” performed by La Sarabande Vocal Ensemble, Eglise de St. Jean de Blanc, Loiret, France.
October 4, 2019 “Heaven” performed by La Sarabande Vocal Ensemble, Fondation des Etats-Unis, Paris, France.
October 4, 2019 Appears as keyboardist of Robert DeNiro’s talk-show band in film “Joker.”
September 3-17, 2019 Composer in residence fellow at Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.
June 1, 2019 “Golden Apples Of The Sun” performed by Celebration Singers, Harvest Training Center, Cranford, NJ.
May 31, 2019 “Golden Apples Of The Sun” performed by Celebration Singers, Harvest Training Center, Cranford, NJ.
May 18, 2019 “NYC” performed by Central Bucks High School-West, Trinity Cathedral, Trenton, NJ.
May 19, 2019 “Heaven” performed by La Sarabande Vocal Ensemble, Eglise de La Chappelle St. Mesmin, France.
May 17, 2019 “Heaven” performed by La Sarabande Vocal Ensemble, Eglise de St. Jean de Blanc, France.
May 16 “NYC” performed by Central Bucks High School-West, at Central Bucks High School-WestDoylestown, PA.
May 4, 2019 “NYC” performed by Central Bucks High School-West, Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia, PA.
April 28, 2019 “A Clear Midnight” performed by University of Maryland Baltimore County Camerata Chamber Choir, UMBC, MD.
April 26, 2019 “NYC” performed by Central Bucks High School-West, St. James Cathedral, Chicago, IL.
April 17, 2019 “A Clear Midnight” performed by University of Maryland Baltimore County Camerata Chamber Choir, Trinity United Methodist Church, Catonsville, MD.
April 13, 2019 “In Those Years, No One Slept” performed by College of St. Rose Chamber Choir, Albany NY.
April 10, 2019 awarded fellowship by Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, September ’19 residency.
April 2, 2019 “Golden Apples Of The Sun” winner of Celebration Singers (NJ) Composition Competition.
March 31, 2019 “NYC” premiere performed by Central Buck HS West Chamber Choir, Cathedral of Our Queen, Baltimore, MD.
March 28, 2019 “In Those Years, No One Slept” performed by Brattleboro Union High School Madrigals, VT.
February 17, 2019 “In Those Years, No One Slept” performed by College of St. Rose Chamber Choir, Albany NY.
November 17, 2018 “In Those Years, No One Slept” performed by York County Senior Honors Choir, York, PA.
November 15, 2018 “The Wind” performed by Parkway West Middle School, Chesterfield, MO.
November 2, 2018 “Winter Stars” performed by music intima, Vancouver, Canada.
August 4, 2018 “In Those Years, No One Slept” premiere, Uncommon Music Festival, Sitka, Alaska.
June 10, 2018 “We Will Shine Like The Sun” winner of Hong Kong Children’s Choir Composer Competition.
June 10, 2018 “A Clear Midnight” performed by The Village Singers of Westchester, Kathleen Theisen, director, NY.
June 2, 2018 “Coney Island” performed by PhilHarmonia, Mitos Andaya Hart, director, Philadelphia, PA.
May 13, 2018 “Heaven” performed by First Unitarian Church of Portland Choir, DeReau K. Farrar, director, Portland, OR.
May 6, 2018 “If Ever There Is” performed by Glass Menagerie Chorus, Church of the Holy Apostles, NY.
April 28, 2018 “Community of Unity” performed by Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley, FUMC, Palo Alto, CA.
April 15, 2018 “Heaven” Pacific Edge Voices, Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose St, Berkeley, CA.
April 13, 2018 “A Clear Midnight” Chester River Chorale, Chestertown Baptist Church, Chestertown, MD.
April 12, 2018 “A Clear Midnight” Chester River Chorale, Chestertown Baptist Church, Chestertown, MD.
April 12, 2018 “Heaven” Pacific Edge Voices, Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA.
April 10, 2018 “In Those Years, No One Slept” one of 5 finalists in 18th Street Singers Composer Competition.
April 3, 2018 “In Those Years, No One Slept” winner of Uncommon Music Festival Composer Competition.
March 11, 2018 “The Wind” Mennonite Youth Choir Festival, Goshen College, IN.
March 4, 2018 “In Those Years, No One Slept” OsceolaCounty Schoool of the Arts, FL.
February 17, 2018 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” Arkansas All-State Mixed Honor Choir, Hot Springs Convention Center, AR.
February 5, 2018 “If Ever There Is” is included on a curated list of Repertoire of Independent Publishers
January 12, 2018 “The Wind” Glynn County Elementary Honor Chorus, GA
December 20, 2017 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” Herricks High School Mixed Choir, Louise O’Hanlon, director, New Hyde Park, NY
December 8, 2017 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” Pacific Edge Voices, Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose St, Berkeley, CA
December 7, 2017 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” Pacific Edge Voices, The Green Room, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
December 2, 2017 ” A Clear Midnight” Singing Out, Jane Mallett Theatre, Toronto, Canada
July 3, 2017 “Heaven” selected for the prestigious PROJECT : ENCORE catalog.
June 30, 2017 “Voices Taking Flight” performed by Australian Boys Choir’s Kelly Gang at Pemulway Festival, Brisbane, Australia.
May 21, 2017 “All The Whiskey In Heaven” performed by Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, PA.
May 20, 2017 “All The Whiskey In Heaven” performed by Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus at Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, PA.
May 12, 2017 “All The Whiskey In Heaven” performed by Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus at Heidelberg United, York, PA.
May 6, 2017 “The Wind” performed by Cantabile Youth Singers of Silicon Valley, Dr. Elena Sharkova, director, FUMC, Palo Alto, CA.
May 5, 2017 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” performed by Penn High School Choir, Andrew Nemeth, director, IN.
May 4, 2017 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” performed by Penn High School Choir, Andrew Nemeth, director, IN.
May 2, 2017 “The Wind” performed by Commack Middle School Chorus, Amy Dank, director, at Commack, NY.
April 23, 2017, “Celebrate A New Day” performed by Oberlin Choristers Canterra Musica, Jennifer Call, Director, Oberlin, OH.
April 18, 2017 “If Ever There Is” performed by Florida State University Singers, Kevin Fenton, director, Opperman Music Hall, Talahasse, FL.
April 8, 2017 “If Ever There Is” performed by University of Northern Iowa Singers, Amy Kotsonis, director, Cedar Falls, IA.
April 2, 2017 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” performed by First Unitarian Church of Portland Choir, DeReau K. Farrar, director, Portland, OR.
April 2, 2017 “If Ever There Is” performed by San Francisco Bay Area Chamber Choir, St Paul¿s Episcopal Church, Oakland, CA.
April 1, 2017 “If Ever There Is” performed by San Francisco Bay Area Chamber Choir, Mission San Jose, Fremont, CA.
March 8-11, 2017 In the Swirly Music booth at National ACDA Conference in Minneapolis.
March 1, 2017 “All The Whiskey In Heaven” performed by the men of the Dordt College Concert Choir, Benjamin Kornelis, director, Sioux Center, IO.
January 31, 2017 “All The Whiskey In Heaven” wins 2nd place in Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus 30th anniversary call for scores.
November 19, 2016 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free” performed by Idaho All State High School Mixed Honor Choir, Brandt Centre, Nampa, Idaho.
May 25, 2016 “Heaven” European premiere, performed by Georgia College Max Noah Singers, Budapest, Hungary
April 30, 2016 “Heaven” performed by University of Rhode Island Concert Choir, Mark Conley, director.
April 16, 2016 “Heaven” performed by Georgia College Max Noah Singers, First Baptist Church, Milledgeville, GA.
March 20, 2016 “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free,” performed by Nassau Symphonic Choir, Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, Garden City, NY.
March 12, 2016: “The Wind” world premiere by OAKE National Children’s Choir, Terrace Theater, Long Beach Convention Center, CA.
February 27, 2016: “Heaven” world premiere by The Manhattan Choral Ensemble, concert 2/27 at Dimenna Center, NY, NY.
January 19, 2016: “Heaven” winner of call for scores by Georgia College Max Noah Singers, concert 4/17 at First Baptist Church, Milledgeville, GA.
January 7, 2016: “Heaven” winner of call for scores by The Manhattan Choral Ensemble, concert 2/27 at Dimenna Center, NY, NY.
November 22, 2015: “Celebrate A New Day” US premiere by Voices Boston, directed by Kirsten Shetler, Southborough, MA.
October 24, 2015: “THE SMALLEST SONG” world premiere by College of St. Rose Chamber Choir, Albany, NY.
July 15, 2015 The Organization of Kodaly Educators named me the winner of the 2015-16 Ruth Boshkoff Composition Prize, and commissioned a work to be performed by the National Children’s Choir in March, 2016, in Long beach, CA.
June 17-20, 2015 I represented Swirly Music Composers at the Chorus America Conference in Boston, MA. Met a lot of talented people!
March 21, 2015 Earlier this week, several of my scores went on sale in print versions on Swirly Music.
February 1, 2015 “Coney Island” performed by Polyhymnia, St. Paul¿s Lutheran Church, Washington, DC.
February 1, 2015 “If Ever There Is” performed by Kol Truah Jewish Choir of the East Bay, Congregation NETIVOT Shalom, Berkeley, California.
January 31, 2015 “Coney Island” performed by Polyhymnia, St. George¿s Episcopal Church, Arlington, Virginia.
January 31, 2015 “If Ever There Is” performed by Kol Truah Jewish Choir of the East Bay, Temple Israel Alameda, California.
January 25, 2015 “Coney Island” performed by Polyhymnia, N. Bethesda United Methodist Church, Bethesda, Maryland.
January 25, 2015 “If Ever There Is” performed by Kol Truah Jewish Choir of the East Bay, Temple Beth Hillel, Richmond, California.
January 24, 2015 “Coney Island” performed by Polyhymnia, Immanuel Presbyterian Church, McLean, Virginia.
January 24, 2015 “If Ever There Is” performed by Kol Truah Jewish Choir of the East Bay, Congregation Kol Shofar, Tiburon, California.
December 3,, 2014: “Winter Stars” performed by Balcarras Chamber Choir, Holy Apostles Church, Cheltenham, UK.
November 16, 2014: “Winter Stars” performed by Pacific Women’s Chorus, Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, Carlsbad, CA.
November 14, 2014: “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free,” performed by San Francisco State University Chorus, Lakeside Presbyterian, San Francisco, CA
October 25, 2014: “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free,” performed by College of St. Rose Chamber Choir, Albany, NY.
August 17, 2014: “Celebrate A New Day” World Premiere. Australian Boys Choir, Melbourne Recital Centre.
July 19, 2014: SACRA/PROFANA & Summer Choral Intensive Choir world premiere of “If I Can Sing I Still Am Free.”
June 7, 2014: “If Ever There Is,” NY premiere, Young People’s Chorus of NY.
June 2, 2014: “If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free,” wins SACRA/PROFANA call for scores. Concert July 19 in San Diego.
May 21, 2014: “Celebrate A New Day” finalist, Australian Boys Choir competition. Premiere will be August 17 in Melbourne.
May 4, 2014: “Coney Island,” performed by Chapel Choir, St Andrew¿s College, University of Sydney, Australia.
May 3, 2014: “Apple Pie” world premiere, Wasatch Chorale Ars Nova, Provo, Utah.
March 6, 2014: “Apple Pie” wins 1st place in the Wasatch Chorale Ars Nova Emerging Composers Competition
March 6, 2014 “If Ever There Is” has it’s world premiere with Francisco Núñez conducting the ACDA Southern Conference Director’s Chorus at the Florida Theatre In Jacksonville.
January 19, 2014 Rich is musical director for second recorded episode of “SWAMP RADIO” in Jacksonville, Florida.
January 12, 2014 “Winter Stars” is featured in the American Choral Director’s Association “Composition Spotlight.”
November 16, 2013 “Variations On A Groove” performed by C Street Brass, Corpus Christi Chamber Music Series, Wolfe Recital Hall at Del Mar College, Texas
November 14, 2013 Rich is musical director for first recorded episode of “SWAMP RADIO” in Jacksonville, Florida.
October 19, 2013: Chamber Choir of College of St. Rose (Albany, NY) performs “Coney Island.”
July 25, 2013: Rich is musical director for preview of “SWAMP RADIO” in Jacksonville, Florida.
June 21, 2013: “Variations On A Groove” performed as part of MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK.
April 4-6:, 2013: “If Ever There Is” workshopped at Essentially Choral with Philip Brunelle, the Vocalessence Ensemble Singers, and guest conductor-composer Francisco Núñez.
January 29, 2013: Vocal Essence announces “If Ever There Is” awarded to be a part of this year’s Essentially Choral Sessions in Minneapolis in April.
December 1, 2012 “Winter Stars,” performed by MIT Women’s Chorale.
November 13, 2012: Stephen Lynch’s “LION” CD released- Rich plays piano on the live tracks.
October 26, 2012: “American Riffs” premiere at Indiana State; winner of competition.
July 10, 2012: Concert with comedian Stephen Lynch at Symphony Space.
July 5, 2012: “Amerian Riffs” for brass chosen as alternate for Indiana State U. Contemporary Music Festival.
March 12, 2012: “Smash Samba” heard on NBC’s “SMASH.”
March 10, 2012: “Shelled” & ” I Know That” performed at Center City Opera Theatre’s Art Song for the 21st Century concert.
March 3, 2012: Octarium of Kansas City gives midwest premiere of “Coney Island.”
February 22, 2012: Center City Opera Theatre of Philadelphia announces Rich is one of 15 composers whose art songs will be heard in a concert on March 10, 2012 at the Ethical Society of Philadelphia.
August 24, 2011: “Coney Island” selected as the winner of the 2011 OCTARIUM Composition Competition. Midwest performances planned for March, 2012.
July 14, 2011 “Coney Island” selected as one of 5 finalists in Octarium’s Composition Competition.
May 21, 2011: “Coney Island” wins audience favorite award at the THE MANHATTAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE concert and is repeated as encore.
April 28, 2011: THE MANHATTAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE will premiere “Coney Island” on May 21, 2011 at 8pm at THE DIMENNA CENTER FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC, 450 West 37 Street (between 9th and 10th Avenues) New York City.
April 2, 2011 Rich on Saturday Night Live OLD WEST skit with SIR ELTON JOHN
March 25, 2011 Manhattan Choral Ensemble announces that “Coney Island” will be one of 3 new works they premiere on May 21, 2011.
March 21, 2011 “Variations On A Groove” recorded by BRASS INITIATIVE has officially been released on iTunes: VARIATIONS ON A GROOVE on iTunes
March 18, 2011 THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED is officially released. Here is a short clip: RICH CAMPBELL AS BOB WEIR
February 7, 2011: The film THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED had a great reception at the Sundance Film Festival, and should be released early this year. Rich appears as Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead in a concert scene.
January 6, 2011 The brass quintet BRASS INITIATIVE has recorded Rich’s composition “Variations On A Groove.” It will be available on iTunes soon!
June 29, 2010: Brass Initiative, a Kentucky-based brass ensemble, is slated to record Rich’s composition “Variations On A Groove.”
May 20, 2010- Puppy Love extended! (see gigs)
May, 2010— Rich appearing with Erin Markey at PS 122 in PUPPY LOVE: A STRIPPER’S TAIL. (see gigs)
Awards/Commissions
2024 Runner-up, Pioneering Voices Competition (for A Very Valentine) (Mount Holyoke College, MA)
2024 Commission: Penn HS Choirs (Acquainted With The Night)
2022 Awarded Resident Fellowship by Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (Amherst VA)
2021 Commission: Purdue University-Fort Wayne School of Music (These Walls Must Fall) (IN)
2020 Winner, Chorosynthesis Call for Scores (for Border) (Santa Monica, CA)
2019 Awarded Resident Fellowship by Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (Amherst VA)
2019 Winner, Celebration Singers Composition Competition (for Golden Apples of the Sun)(NJ)
2018 Winner, Uncommon Music Festival (for In Those Years, No One Slept)(AK)
2018 Winner, Hong Kong Children’s Choir Composition Competition (for We Will Shine Like The Sun)
2017 Winner, Harrisburg Gay Men’s Chorus Competition (for All The Whiskey in Heaven)(PA)
2016 Winner, Georgia College Composition Competition (for Heaven)(GA)
2016 Winner, Manhattan Choral Ensemble Composition Competition (for Heaven)(NY)
2015 Winner, Boshkoff Commission Competition, Organization of American Kodály Educators (for The Wind)(CA)
2014 Winner, Australian Boys Choir Composition Competition (for Celebrate A New Day)
2014 Winner, SACRA/PROFANA Composition Competition (for If I Can Sing I Still Am Free) (San Diego, CA)
2014 Winner, Wasatch Choral Ars Nova Composition Competition (for Apple Pie) (Provo, UT)
2013 Winner, VocalEssence Essentially Choral Composition Competition (for If Ever There Is) (Minneapolis, MN)
2013 Finalist, Cambiata Composition Initiative (for Playing With Fire) (DentonTX)
2013 Finalist, Center City Opera Theater Art Songs of the 21st Century Competition (for Shelled & I Know That)(Phil., PA)
2011 Winner, Octarium Composition Competition (for Coney Island)(Kansas City, MO)
2011 Winner, Manhattan Choral Ensemble Composition Competition (for Coney Island) (NY, NY)