In the late 2010's, I was inspired by various landscapes, landmarks, and scenic locales in my home state of Michigan to write what ultimately became my first triptych for concert band. Having now lived in the state of Connecticut for quite some time, I became interested in taking a similar approach, creating new music about several different aspects of the state that I am now more familiar with than I was when I first moved here.

Mystic Summers is a celebration of all that the town of Mystic has to offer its tourists during the summer holidays, including but not limited to good food, music, plenty of sailing, and a plethora of scenic locales. An air of joyous adventure and excitement permeates throughout the entire piece, perhaps even occasionally with reckless abandon.