This Is Life To Come
This is the middle movement of a larger work commissioned by Dr. Doug Browning and the Mississippi University for Women for the opening of their newly renovated performance hall. I felt it appropriate to set a text by George Elliot, who was actually Mary Ann Evans. She had to write under a male pseudonym to be published at the time.
Snow Capped Mountain
Movement 2 of “A Child’s Voice, “Snow Capped Mountain” is one of the most adventurous and virtuosic choral works I have ever done. With such a captivating and imaginative text, it was hard not to write something so boundless– much like a child’s imagination. Written for and Premiered by The Southern Chorale, Dr. Gregory Fuller, Conductor. Performed at the 2010 …
He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands
This is a very special arrangement to me, as “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” was my grandfather’s favorite hymn. I remember how he used to sing it to me when I was very young.
Passion Dance
Passion Dance is, in a way, pretty ridiculous. I wrote it as a virtuoso show-stopper for Southern Miss Carillon while I was in the group. Believe it or not, other groups have played it, too! If this includes you, please send me a recording. Passion Dance depicts the life, death, and resurrection of Christ in an original musical setting. Commissioned …
Holy, Holy, Holy
I wrote this when I was in Carillon at The University of Southern Mississippi. For over 20 years, Carillon set the standard for collegiate handbell ensembles around the world. Holy, Holy, Holy is complex, utilizing mixed meters, asymetrical meters, clusters, and extended harmonies.