All different seasons and occasions of music
Written for SSAA choir and oboe. This original anthem is particularly appropriate during times of trial (after a flood, an earthquake, a mass shooting, etc.).It is my wife’s favorite anthem. Based primarily on Psalm 46 and Romans 8:28, the anthem was published by The General Board of Discipleship of the Read more…
Written for piano or organ, SATB choir, and B Flat Trumpet. This anthem is based on Charles Wesley’s wonderful hymn but set to my own tune. It is based on the Year of Jubilee as celebrated by the Hebrews and referred to in Chapters 25 and 27 of Leviticus and Read more…
Written for piano and SSAA choir. Based on the marvelous hymn written by St. Francis of Assisi, this highlights his wonderful realization that God is present throughout creation and can be experienced everywhere — if we have eyes to see! This version was written in case Womansong – Tapestry would Read more…
Written for piano or organ, SATB choir, and B Flat Trumpet. Based on the marvelous hymn written by St. Francis of Assisi, this highlights his wonderful realization that God is present throughout creation and can be experienced everywhere — if we have eyes to see! Listen to a soulless, computer Read more…
Written for SSAA choir. Whenever this anthem is sung, there should be an English translation. While appropriate throughout the year, this anthem is particularly appropriate during Lent because it talks about the crucifixion and passion of Christ. This work was inspired by the beautiful rendition of Eric Barnum’s “Adoramus Te, Read more…
Written for SATB choir. Whenever this anthem is sung, there should be an English translation. While appropriate throughout the year, this anthem is particularly appropriate during Lent because it talks about the crucifixion and passion of Christ. This work was inspired by the beautiful rendition of Eric Barnum’s “Adoramus Te, Read more…
Written for SATB divisi choir. Whenever this anthem is sung, there should be an English translation. While appropriate throughout the year, this anthem is particularly appropriate during Lent because it talks about the crucifixion and passion of Christ. This work was inspired by the beautiful rendition of Eric Barnum’s “Adoramus Read more…
Written for organ and oboe. This organ and oboe piece was written and used during a worship service at Catalina United Methodist Church. I have thought about reworking it but haven’t done so. It is a blend of the French Canadian Huron Carol, which is in a minor key, with Read more…
Written for piano. This piano number, based on the tune, Assurance (“Blessed Assurance”), being quite brief, can serve nicely as an offertory. Listen to a soulless, computer generated, MIDI recording of this piece:
Written for piano. This piano medley is a more compact version of some of the other Advent or Christmas tunes. This includes brief harmonizations of the “Wexford Carol,” ”Jesous Ahatonhi,” ” Divinum Mysterium,” “In the Darkened Days of Winter,” and “How Can This Be?”