September 7, 2024, 7:30 pm - 9:15 pm

As a composer, Cruz has been published by Shawnee Press, Soundboard Magazine, MelBay and Clear Note Publications while managing his own company. He was the first prize winner of the ACG sponsored composition competition in 2006, '07, '08, '10 and '17. He has received several commissions from large institutions, DMA students and private artists.