Misa en Tono Sur
A choral mass inspired by the indigenous music of the Andean highlands. More...
Language: Spanish
This work has been performed in Chile, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Venezuela!
- Gloria 2' 07" Listen
- Credo 4:24
- Confesamos 2' 33"
- Doxología 1:00
- Santo Santo 1' 32"
- Proclamamos la Fé 0:36
- Padre Nuestro 3' 34"
Premiere: Santiago de Chile
They Raise Their Voices
A sacred work in four movements which explores the common spiritual heritage of Christianity, Islam, & Judaism. More...
Pipe Organ, S.A.T.B chorus, Harpsichord, Classical Guitar, Two Flutes, & Vocal Solos
Languages: English, Hebrew, Arabic
Performance Time: 25 minutes
For the Centenary Celebration (1906-2006) of the Tellers Opus 1 Tracker Organ
Premiere: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. October 2006
- They Raise Their Voices (SATB & Organ) 11' 52"
- Affirmation (2 flutes, two vocal soloists, harpsichord, & organ) 3'38"
- Presence (alto section, classical guitar & organ) 3’40”
- The Mountain of the Lord (SATB & Organ) 5'30"
A Tribute of Grasses
A work in five short movements for SATB chorus, woodwind ensemble, narrator, vocal solo and piano inspired by the writings of Hamlin Garland. This work was composed to commemorate the Osage Iowa Sesquicentennial Celebration. More about this work
Premiere: Osage, Iowa 2006
1. Overture: Images of Our Land (Woodwind Ensemble)
2. West Wind (SATB Chorus) 2:15
3. In August (Narrator & woodwind ensemble with choral coloration) 2:35
4. A Handful of Grass (Vocal solo & piano) 2:35
5. A Wish (Chorus, Woodwind Ensemble & piano) 3:10
6. Old Norseman (Chorus & organ) 2:41
Great Is the Goodness
A religious service setting for SATB chorus, children, organ, handbells, and congregation.
Premiere: Santiago Chile (1995) More info
1. Liturgical Gloria (congregation & SATB choir)
2. Choose This Day (congregational hymn of commitment) 3. Lay Down Your Worry (words of assurance by leader & congregation) 4. My Father’s Garden (anthem for soloist, SAB choir, children, & congregation) 5. The Mystery of Faith (leader/soloist) 6. Last Supper (choir, flute, easy handbells, and keyboard for communion) 7. How Great is the Goodness (choir, congregation, children, handbells & piano)
Transformed by the Journey
Scripture references: Romans 12:2, James 1:17, Joshua 1:9
Choral Voicing: Choir I (SATB), Choir II (SATB), Congregation (unison)
Language: English
Accompaniment: Org, tpt 1& 2, FH, Tbn 1 & 2, Tba, Timps
Performance Time 6:50
Level of difficulty: Moderately challenging
Premiere: Luther College Sesquicentennial Homecoming Festival Eucharist Decorah, Iowa (2011)
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SATB Chorus, Children, Solo passages for alto & baritone, flute, oboe, piano, organ.
More...Premiere: St. John's Lutheran Church, Richland Center, Wisconsin, October 2009
Performance time: 5:47
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Pentecost
SATB Choral version (with divisi)
Perf time 10:00
Level of difficulty: More advanced
Full Concertato version for SATB Chorus which employs creative usage of voiceless and voiced vocal fricatives, Congregation, Brass, flutes, & organ.
Perf time: 12:00
Level of difficulty: accessible but challengingly creative
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Do You Not Know?
Scripture reference: Isaiah 40
Choral voicing: SATB with some divisi, a cappella with piano reduction
Language: English
Performance time: 3:53
Level of difficulty: Moderately challenging
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The Heavens Declare
Scripture reference: Psalm 19:1-6
Choral voicing: SATB with some divisi, organ
Language: English
Performance time: 4:01
Level of difficulty: Moderately challenging
Remember
Scripture reference: 2 Timothy 1:3-14, Psalm 78:2-7
Choral voicing: Cantor, SATB, organ, 2 violins, perc
Language: English
Performance time: 5:02
Level of difficulty: Moderately challenging
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A Song of Ascent
Scripture reference: Psalm 126. Philippians 3:13-14
Choral voicing: SATB, organ
Language: English
Performance time: 5:25
Level of difficulty: Easy
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