A New Cathedral Psalter
This ongoing work will culminate in a full cycle of responsorial pslams for all three liturigal years. It bears it's title because many of the psalms have been written with St. Joseph's Cathedral (Buffalo) in mind, with it's world-renowed organ and talented choir. This was not a commissioned work, but comes from the need for a new set of responsorial pslams that are singable and congregation-friendly, but are still harmonically rich and musically satisfying.
This ongoing work will culminate in a full cycle of responsorial pslams for all three liturigal years. It bears it's title because many of the psalms have been written with St. Joseph's Cathedral (Buffalo) in mind, with it's world-renowed organ and talented choir. This was not a commissioned work, but comes from the need for a new set of responsorial pslams that are singable and congregation-friendly, but are still harmonically rich and musically satisfying.
Rising Voices - for Chorus
Commissioned by Dr. Brad Wingert for the Niagara Falls High School Choir, directed by Veronica Schucker.
Words by Hayley Mundy - winner of the school's lyrics contest.
Premiered Thursday, May 25th 2022 at 6:00pm. Niagara Falls Highschool Auditorium
Commissioned by Dr. Brad Wingert for the Niagara Falls High School Choir, directed by Veronica Schucker.
Words by Hayley Mundy - winner of the school's lyrics contest.
Premiered Thursday, May 25th 2022 at 6:00pm. Niagara Falls Highschool Auditorium
Festival Mass for the Sesquicentennial of Canisius College for Chamber Orchestra, SATB Choir and Soprano Soloist.
I. Kyrie
II. Gloria
III. Sanctus
IV. Agnus Dei
V. Meditation with words from John 3:16 and 4:7, 9 and 11
Premiered March 7th, 2020 at Canisius College Montante Cultural Center @ 7:30.
I. Kyrie
II. Gloria
III. Sanctus
IV. Agnus Dei
V. Meditation with words from John 3:16 and 4:7, 9 and 11
Premiered March 7th, 2020 at Canisius College Montante Cultural Center @ 7:30.
Brahm's Geistliches Lied (Arrangement)
Originally scored for SATB Choir and Organ - Organ part was transcribed for Chamber Orchestra.
Performed on March 2nd, 2019 at Canisius College Montante Cultural Center
Originally scored for SATB Choir and Organ - Organ part was transcribed for Chamber Orchestra.
Performed on March 2nd, 2019 at Canisius College Montante Cultural Center
The Ancient Mariner - a Ballet with Narration (delayed indefinitely due to COVID-19)
The Ancient Mariner was to be written for a chamber orchestra consisting of: flute, oboe, Bb clarinet, bassoon, two horns in F, timpani and percussion (one player), positive organ, celesta and a small but balanced string section, with narrator.
Words are adapted from "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
The Ancient Mariner was to be written for a chamber orchestra consisting of: flute, oboe, Bb clarinet, bassoon, two horns in F, timpani and percussion (one player), positive organ, celesta and a small but balanced string section, with narrator.
Words are adapted from "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner" by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.
A full CV is also available to download here:
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