Charles is a self taught composer native to Dover, Delaware. He is an active member and composer for Sotto Voce Saxophone Duo and Kaya Wind Ensemble. He also holds an active composition residency with the American Studio Orchestra in Baltimore, MD. He has written works for both Sotto Voce and Kaya Winds, ASO, The Boston Conservatory Saxophone Ensemble, Delaware State University Music Programs and the R.E.A.L. Orchestra in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior commission projects include pieces by Seychelle Dunn (Longy Conservatory), Linus Ellis (Richmond, VA), Sting Brass Quintet (The Curtis Institute) and Dr. Anita Thesen (Baltimore, MD). Currently, Charles resides in Boston actively composing, performing, volunteering as well as studying with Ken Radnofsky.