One of my many hats is that of a church musician. I am Director of Music at Family of God Church (ELCA & UCC) in East Grand Forks, MN. I have written several sacred works over the years for various churches and in varying ability levels. Please contact me for further information on any of these pieces.
Sacred Choral Music
Arise, My Love (1996), for SATB a capella
Text from the Song of Solomon
From the Reeds (2002), for SATB choir and chamber orchestra
Texts from the Rig Veda, Langston Hughes, Rumi, and Hildegard of Bingen
Instr.: 1(doubles picc. & alto flute), 1 1 1, 2 0 0 0, timp+1, pno, strings
Duration: 20:00
Commissioned by the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis
O Lord Bless This House (2005), cantata for SATB choir, brass quintet, organ, and handbells
Texts from Isaiah and the composer
Commissioned by St. John's Lutheran Church, Madison, Wisconsin
Thy Name Is Love (2005?) for SATB choir, flute & piano
Words by Charles Wesley, and based on the hymn "Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown"
Commissioned by Lake Harriet United Methodist Church, Minneapolis
Winter Wind (2004). for SATB choir and oboe (or recorder)
Text by Merie Kirby
Contemporary Songs
I Send My Song Into the World (2006)
Text by Merie Kirby
We're Here for Good (2020)
Text by the composer
Organ solo
Prelude for organ (1987)