Select Works & Sound Files
alleluia in 5/4
From Paraclete Press:
Sung with “expressive precision,” this rhythmic, jubilant work is perfect for the Easter season or any festival celebration. Incorporates the beloved hymn tune “Lasst Uns Erfreuen.”
baby born in bethlehem (come and see!)
Going Home Again
Going home can take on many different meanings. This song explores some of what it can mean. Live performance in Raleigh, NC.
Here I Am
Sacred song of devotion and being open to God. Live performance in Raleigh, NC.
Image of Love & Grace (She's a Mom)
The story of a Mom and a boy who fills her world to the fullest! Live performance in Raleigh, NC.
In Your Mercy, Lord
New Recording!
In Your Mercy, Lord - available at OCP Publications
Equally useful for services of prayer and reflection, thanksgiving and devotion during Lent or any time of the year. This octavo features flute obligato and options for soloists. Full recording and choral octavo available from OCP Publications.
A Knock on the Door
Unconditional welcome extended to an out of touch friend. Live performance in Raleigh, NC.
laudamus te
From Gentry Publications:
“This is a winner! The Latin words of praise enable this motet to be sung in concert and worship. The counterpoint is playful and canonic, making it easy to learn and a pleasure to sing. Small choirs and young voices will enjoy the classical-style lines and the joyful spirit of the piece.”
Love Will Find Its Way
So many voices judge us—outside voices and even our own inner voices—can rip us apart. We all could use encouragement sometimes ... “You are worthy the way you are; there is nothing wrong with you!” Flute played by Patty Parrish. Live performance in Raleigh, NC.
Little David, Play!
From Shawnee Press:
Here’s an upbeat setting of a traditional spiritual that is just brimming with kinetic musical energy. Easy to teach and well supported by the piano accompaniment, it’s a piece that builds confidence and encourages exploration of the historical style and context.
Little Things
It’s all the little things in love and life which make the greatest difference of all! Live performance in Durham, NC.
living faith
From Shawnee Press:
An expressive melody rises and falls prayerfully in this engaging paean of promise, securely carrying a message of hope ... The SAB voicing is deceiving; the anthem is rich and emotive, decorated by a helpful yet highly expressive piano accompaniment. Ending with quiet commitment, this piece would make a splendid epilogue to a sermon calling for a deeper walk of devotion.
Melody of Memories
A song about the power of memories and how they shape us throughout life. Set in the musical terrain of my Dad’s birthplace and where he lived until adulthood. Recording of rehearsal in Raleigh, NC.
prepare the Way
From Hope Publishing:
A “jazzy number ... contagious in melody and words, and even has a hint of the spiritual, ‘Keep Your Lamps,’ in the middle. Choirs are sure to have a great time with this musical offering!”
Psalm 118: Alleluia, This Is the Day!
An energetic setting of Psalm 118 in a responsorial format for SATB choir with cantor/soloist, congregation and hand drum. This was selected for performance at the NPM Children’s Choir Festival in St. Louis, MO and was also performed in the Southwestern Division Conference of ACDA. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (also in large-print edition).
simple gifts
Theme & Variations on “Simple Gifts” arranged for string quartet performed by Vida Strings in Raleigh on May 25, 2019.
We trust in god alone
Available from Augsburg Fortress — See the score and listen to We Trust in God Alone
Published by Augsburg Fortress. From the publisher: “Brad Croushorn has created an instant classic in honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Featuring an optional assembly part, this work is a great way to get in the mindset of celebrating the Reformation and how it has shaped the Christian faith.” For SATB choir, organ &/or piano and assembly.
Veni, Sancte Spiritus
A vivacious setting of traditional Latin text with English verses in a call and response format. This is full of Latin-inspired percussive flair and will have you humming along in no time. The brief opening and closing chant-like sections provide a beautiful contrast. Full recording and choral octavo available from OCP Publications.
a Welcome Friend
Finding balance between work life and leisure time with loved ones always seems like an impossible task to achieve. Whatever form your weekend takes, it is often the most cherished time of the week. Live performance in Raleigh, NC.
Concert Songs:
a bit too late
at the farthest edge
Cast Your Cares
Come to Me
connect again
Creator God
Do I Know You?
going home
Healer
here i am
Hold your children close
image of love and grace (she's a mom)
journey home
Lilac Perfume
little things
love will find its way
loving you
Many More Songs to Go
melody of memories
o god you are my strength
a song of hope
Take Me as I Am
The Thought of You
time
a welcome friend
what i’m finding
when hope is in short supply (god is there)
why do you work so hard?
why would i go back to you?
you are my joy!
Choral Works:
Agnus Dei (grant them eternal rest)
all will be well
Alleluia in 5/4
(published by Paraclete Press)
AMazing Love
baby born in bethlehem (come and see!)
Children All!
Come to Me (Song of Invitation)
Come to us (with "creator alme siderum")
Confitebur / Te Alabare
garden of grace
Gifts of Bread and Wine
Glory, Hallelujah!
go out into the world
God of All the Ages (with "O God, Our Help in Ages Past")
The Good Shepherd Calling
holy spirit, make your home inside of us
If not for Music
In God I WIll Rejoice
In Your Mercy, Lord
(published by OCP Publications)
joyful alleluias!
Laudamus Te
(published by Gentry Publications)
Laudate Dominum
Little David, Play!
Living Faith
(published by Shawnee Press Sacred)
Love Came Down From Heaven
Mary, Mary! (The Annunciation)
Mass for a Changing World
o mystery of night's horizon
One Who Holds Us All
open hearts, willing hands
Our Hope Is in God
oseh shalom (song of peace)
Prepare the Way
Proclaim a Living Faith (a Mass setting)
Psalm 118: Alleluia! This is the Day
(published by MorningStar Music Publishers)
Run This Race (incorporating “Guide My Feet”)
skip to my lou
Snow Song
Song of Farewell
The Other SIde of Grace (with “Amazing Grace”)
the sweetest fruits of all! (fruits of the spirit)
Teach Us Your Ways
Veni, Sancte Spiritus
(published by OCP Publications)
Voices in United Praise (WITH “FOR THE BEAUTY OF THE EARTH”)
Water of Life
Where THere Is Love
We Trust in God Alone
(published by Augsburg Fortress Publishing)