The Bridegroom

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Me conducting the Briarcrest Advanced Women’s Choir in a performance of John Taverner’s “The Bridegroom”.  High school auditioned choir, met once per week after school.

The Bridegroom

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The Bridegroom was a project I conceived in 2012 when I heard the title track on a recording by Anonymous 4, a professional women’s ensemble from Europe.  I was struck by the simple beauty in the work, and I set out to perform it with my Advanced Women’s Choir.  We premiered the work in North America and Spain.  Sadly, its …

I Want You Back- Macy’s All-School A Cappella Challenge Winner

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My high school a cappella group OneVoice applied for and won Macy’s All-School A Cappella Challenge.  Judged by GRAMMY winning, Billboard topping artists Pentatonix, the contest awarded $25,000 to one elementary/middle school, one high school, and one college for their cover and video of The Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back”. I directed and produced the video with help from …

Life Support

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My high school a cappella group, OneVoice, from Briarcrest Christian School, performing Life Support arranged by Robert Dietz at The National A Cappella Convention.  Produced by The Vocal Company.