My music is inspired by the natural and supernatural worlds, the complexity of human emotions, and the artists I collaborate with. These collaborators include poet Deborah Buchanan, artist Ellen Blazich, and several ensembles in the Pacific Northwest. Compositions I have written have been performed by the Northwest Piano Trio, The Ensemble, The Mousai, Choral Arts Ensemble, Portland State University Chamber Choir, Delgani String Quartet, and The Resonance Ensemble. Each collaboration inspires my music.

I have always sought ways to promote women composers— an underrepresented group of artists. In 2012, I helped form Crazy Jane Composers, a group of women composers within Cascadia Composers. From 2016-2018, I co-founded Burn After Listening with Portland composers Stacey Philipps and Jennifer Wright. This edgy concert series was one of my most original endeavors. Most recently, I have been involved with a concert series titled Concert Mosaic. This series brings women composers and artists together. Our first concert premiered in 2020, and we are developing our second concert for 2026.

Another of my interests revolves around the use of unusual instruments. I was lucky to find Joe Johnson, an extraordinary carpenter who created every instrument I asked for. These range from an ice xylophone featured in Will We Remember to seashell instruments played in White Coral. I extended this interest in unique sounds to the piece Terra Nova I wrote for flutist Amelia Lucas. This solo piece includes a loop pedal and a Native American Flute.

I have performed with my dear friend Connie Titterington for over twenty years as the Marsh-Titterington Piano Duo. Recently, I dedicated the piano duet Songs of Origin to her as a tribute to our friendship. Over several years, my symphonic studies were broadened as Principal Keyboard with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra. That experience taught me the joys of performing with an ensemble and, later, the appreciation of freedom from a conductor.

As a member of the piano faculty at Portland State University and a music educator, I am devoted to helping musicians develop their creative potential. My expertise lies in helping musicians heal from physical and emotional trauma related to music making.

My firm belief is that all human beings have creative powers and that these powers help us unite and face the challenges of our modern world.

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