Performed by the University of Kentucky Men’s Chorus. J.D. Frizzell, Conducting. Spring Concert, March 2015. Recital Hall, Singletary Center for the Arts. See the sheet music.
The Angels’ Carol
I wrote this Christmas Carol in 2003 when I was a junior at The University of Southern Mississippi. At the time, I was the Director of Music at Ellisville First United Methodist Church as a part of an entire Christmas cantata for choir and orchestra. Full orchestration also available from Colla Voce.
The Lamb
With a well-known text by William Blake, The Lamb is a simple, strophic setting for SATB voices a cappella.
Soon Ah Will Be Done
Originally written for my Chamber Choir at Briarcrest Christian High School, “Soon Ah Will Be Done” became my first published choral work thanks to Dr. John Flanery, now the Director of Choral Activities at New Mexico State University. Like anyone else who arranges a spiritual today, I found it impossible not to feel the influence of Moses Hogan as I …
Magnificat
Magnificat was my first major work since my initial attempt at a Missa Brevis in 2002 (Mass in C). For it’s premiere, I partnered with longtime friend and colleague Amon Eady and the award-winning White Station High School Chorale. They joined my high school choirs from Briarcrest and a professional contracted orchestra at Germantown Performing Arts Center. These are just highlights- the …
Silent Night
This version of Silent Night also includes Away in a Manger.
Maris Stella
Commissioned by The Chorale Acadienne, this piece tells the story of a ship lost at sea in a terrible storm, led through by the Stella Maris. Featuring a dramatic piano part and either French or English texts, Maris Stella will take your choir and audience on a journey.
My Immortal
Written for Briarcrest OneVoice. Published by Alfred.