Doug returns to the beautiful Punta Gorda Center for Arts and Education next year to perform with Janita Hauk and the Port Charlotte Symphony. “I’m excited to be coming back to Punta Gorda, and especially to work with Maestra Hauk.  Quite frankly, I enjoy the dynamic of working with women conductors, especially after working with Maestra Beverly Everett in Bemidji. I’m happy to see women conductors are finally finding their place on the podium in the symphony world.

Doug is currently working on a Music Book project for all musicians, specifically violinists. The project will include printed music as well and transcriptions of solos for Doug’s various CDs. The project will also include an instructional DVD and play along backing tracks taken from the actual CD releases. These tracks will not only be an excellent way to learn Doug’s music, but will also be a great way to be able to perform with a full backing compliment. “I’m really excited about this project”, says Doug. “It will be a great way for musicians to become familiar with not only my music, but the way I approach jazz, Celtic, Latin and other styles found on my CDs.

Doug recently performed with The Bemidji Symphony in Bemidji, MN under the direction of Maestra Beverly Everett.  Dr. Everett called it “The most successful concert in our 88 year history”.  About three hours north of Minneapolis, Bemidji is the birthplace of  legendary outdoorsman Paul Bunyan.