"If Ever There Is," (SATB) was workshopped at this year's Essentially Choral Sessions in Minneapolis where Rich worked with Philip Brunelle, the Vocalessence Ensemble Singers and guest conductor Francisco Núñez. "Coney Island," (SATB) was the winner of awards from the Manhattan Choral Ensemble and Octarium (Kansas City) & has been performed by both. "Shelled” & "I Know That” were chosen for Philadelphia's Center City Opera Theatre's "Art Songs Of The 21st Century." "Winter Stars," (SSA) was premiered by the MIT Women's Chorale. “American Riffs” (brass quintet) was recently premiered at Indiana State's Contemporary Music Festival. "Come On In," (brass quintet) was a winner of a Washington Composers Forum competition. Recordings: "Variations On A Groove," by Brass Initiative (iTunes); “Home Again,” by Christopher Peacock. He’s a songwriter on a Grammy-nominated album by The Triplets. Theatre: "Puppy Love" produced @ PS 122 (NY); “The Last Showgirl” reading @ EST (NY). TV/FIlm: "Smash Samba," on NBC's "SMASH," “Show Me Your Tattoo,” in Warner Bros.’ “The Devil’s Advocate.”