August in the River City comes to a crisp close with the local nine up ten. The town already buzzes with playoff talk. What a month.

In September, big (as in 119-page) projects continue for the well-oiled machine that is the R&P MPO. We're rehearsing and fine-tuning the Strike score (premiering Sep 27 at Webster) while writing the Nosferatu score (premiering Oct 31 at Vanderbilt). Wyoming St. headquarters buzzes with bowed strings and horn flourishes. The Strike score is the most challenging and sophisticated work of Mssrs Lite and The Dean yet. If you're in the STL on the 27th, then don't miss it.