Featured Video
Baby Born in Bethlehem (Come and See!) with German carol “Ihr Kinderlein Kommet”
Featured Publications
Little David, Play! - a new release from Shawnee Press School for SATB & SAB choirs with piano brimming with kinetic energy—a faithful setting of the traditional African-American Spiritual.
An “Editors’ Choice” at J. W. Pepper!
This anthem has a full richness that belies its SAB voicing. An intimate, stirring song of devotion from Shawnee Press Sacred.
A fresh SAB voicing of my Hope Publishing best-seller “Prepare the Way” is in this collection. I’m humbled to be included with such esteemed composers.
Laudamus Te is a delightfully fun and easy a cappella piece, especially for smaller choirs. A song of joyful praise in a classic style! Published by Gentry Publications.
Alleluia in 5/4 is full of rhythmic a cappella energy. Quoting excerpts of the beloved hymn tune “Lasst Uns Erfreuen.” An Easter season staple.
A Hope Publishing best-seller! Prepare the Way for SATB choir and piano with optional “soulful” soloist and finger-snaps—in a gospel style your choir will love singing every year!
Current & Upcoming
Performances
Sunday, May 21, 2023 at 3:00 pm - C3 Concert Carolina Contemporary Composers — So excited to share 3 new choral works celebrating the gift of music and promising to rouse your listless soul and soothe your anxious spirits: “Confitebur/Te Alabare” “If Not for Music” “We Remember Them” – at All Saints’ United Methodist Church 120 Smallwood Drive, Morrisville, NC – free!
Saturdays, July 1 & Sept. 2, 2023 at 9:00-11:00 am - Western Wake Farmers' Market — A vibrant open air market in Morrisville. Come get your morning coffee & baked goods, fresh produce & unique crafts ... while you listen to the sounds of my original music and cover songs. At 280 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville, NC.
Featured Publications
New Release! - Little David, Play! - from Shawnee Press (School). Check out the video here.
Recent Release! - Living Faith - from Shawnee Press (Sacred). This is an Editors' Choice at J.W. Pepper!
Laudamus Te - from Gentry Publications. A joyful piece in a classic style which will delight your school or church choirs. SAB, easy a cappella with just a few Latin phrases. This piece is a breeze to learn, and your choirs will delight in singing the wonderfully melodic lines! Performance recording available here.
Alleluia in 5/4 - published by Paraclete Press, for more advanced choirs. This unique piece begins and ends with rhythmic energy and overlapping syllabic contours. The middle section incorporates excerpts of the hymn tune Lasst Uns Erfreuen passing through different voices in a creative way, modulating to a grand ending. Listen to a demo here.
Prepare the Way - an exciting Advent anthem from Hope Publishing Company. In a gospel style with lots of sung dialog between voices, light percussion and a delightful piano part! A Hope Publishing best-seller!
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Recent
Feb. 18, 2023 - C3 Salon (house concert in Raleigh) Carolina Contemporary Composers — An intimate concert setting with C3 members sharing their music up close.
Jan. 22, 2023 - “Winter Winds” Carolina Contemporary Composers — Music for mixed winds and piano with guest performers from Reedy-or-Not Wind Ensemble. At the Halle Cultural Arts Center, 280 N Salem Street in Apex, NC.
Oct. 23, 2022 - “Autumn Winds” Carolina Contemporary Composers — Premiered Songs of Grateful Praise arranged for piano, clarinet, and flute at Christus Victor Lutheran Church in Durham, NC.
Aug. 13 & Sept. 19, 2022 - Western Wake Farmers' Market — Fresh fruits, veggies, baked goods, morning air … with the sounds of my music and some cover songs. At 280 Town Hall Drive in Morrisville, NC.
June 18-19, 2022 - Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival — Listen to the performances of Mass in B Minor and a “Leipzig service” featuring Cantata 137 and more.
April 3, 2022 - Carolina Contemporary Composers - A New Season of Song — My fellow composers and I shared our recent songs, performed by a variety of musicians and in many styles to fully satisfy your musical hunger! All Saints’ UMC in Morrisville, NC.
Jan. 23, 2022 - “Open Wide the Doors” hymn premiere — Winner of the 2021 Duke University Chapel Competition! My hymn was premiered at Duke Chapel, performed by the Chapel Choir and accompanied by Chapel Organist, Christopher Jacobson. Read the full press release here.
Dec. 19, 2021 - From Darkness to the Dawning of Christ (The Nativity in Word & Song) - A premiere performance of this Christmas cantata presented by the All Saints’ UMC Chancel Choir with Amy Holt (flute), Joyu Lee (cello), and Marty Hunicutt (clarinet). Narration by Victoria Schwarz and music arranged by Brad Croushorn, the cantata is filled with carol melodies from around the world. A musical and spiritual journey that brings you to the heart of the Christmas story! — All Saints’ UMC in Morrisville, NC.
Nov. 21, 2021 - Carolina Contemporary Composers - A Season of Song — The Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex, NC.
Nov. 11, 2021 - Expressing Gratitude, Acknowledging Grief - A unique service featuring choir, clarinet, piano, a cappella singing, art, new & classic music, candles, anointing with oil, and being present with God and each other. Come as you are … leave refreshed with renewed vigor and hope! – All Saints’ UMC in Morrisville, NC.