To celebrate Earth Day, I’m looking back at my 2018 symphony for wind ensemble, Blue Remembered Earth. Early drafts were floating around as far back as 2011. It was the need to bring closure to this work that prompted my going back to school for more education. I am grateful for the guidance provided by James Syler at UTSA. The insights he provided helped me organize this material into a much more cohesive package. I’ve written many things since then, but this remains the piece I am most proud of. I hope to get the chance to hear it performed someday.