PDF Samples of published and unpublished works are now available for download. Click on the links following each composition to download. If you find
an unpublished piece that you like and wish to obtain a full copy, please contact me via e-mail.
Please visit my publishers' websites to order published works:
GIA
World Library Publications
Selah Publishing Co
PUBLISHED Works - PDF samples, some audio clips as well
Sky-Born Music, setting of "Music" by Ralph Waldo Emerson for SATB voices and piano.
Lawson Gould #27414
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(TTB and SSA Versions available from the composer)
Veni, Creator Spiritus, cantata for Mezzo Soprano and Baritone soloists, SATB Choir, small orchestra, piano, organ, and congregational participation.
This very accessible work honoring the Holy Spirit will challenge your choir and inspire your audience. The hymn tune LASST UNS ERFREUEN
"bookmarks" the work, providing your audience an opportunity to join in the singing of "O Holy Spirit, By Whose Breath", a fine English translation of the
ancient chant text "Veni, Creator Spiritus". Audience also joins in singing the refrains of Psalm 22 ("You Chosen Ones, Give Glory to God") and "At the
Table of the World". Duration 25 minutes. Choral score, Orchestral score, Instrumental parts, and Recording available.
EXCERPTS from Veni, Creator Spiritus, available separately (links below include audio clips and .pdf's):
At the Table of the World, responsorial communion song for SATB, cantors, and piano, text by Brian Wren. My biggest seller! Over 20,000 sold. World
Library Publications #2612.
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O Holy Spirit, By Whose Breath, concertato on LASST UNS ERFREUEN for SATB, 2 trumpets, 2 horns and organ, text by John W. Grant (translation of
Veni, creator spiritus). World Library Publications #2610.
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You Chosen Ones, Give Glory to God, responsorial setting of Psalm 22:23-32 for cantors, SATB, keyboard, guitar. World Library Publications #2611.
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Is This a Day of New Beginnings?, choral setting of a text by Brian Wren for SATB and keyboard. World Library Publications #8615.
Apocalypse, choral work based on a poem by Edith Lovejoy Pierce, for SATB choir and keyboard. World Library Publications #8616.
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Holy Spirit, Storm of Love, choral work based on a text by Brian Wren, for mezzo and baritone soloists, SATB choir and keyboard. World Library
Publications #8614.
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For Ever I Will Sing, responsorial setting of Psalm 89:4-5,16-17,21-22,25,27, for 2-part mixed choir, cantor and organ. World Library Publications #6216.
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Dwelling Place, choral work on an original text based on Ephesians 2:12-22 for 2-part mixed choir and organ. World Library Publications #5218.
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I Lift My Eyes, responsorial setting of Psalm 89:4-5,16-17,21-22,25,27, for 2-part mixed choir, cantor and organ. World Library Publications #5207.
We Bring, You Take, responsorial communion song, text by Brian Wren, for cantor, SATB and piano. World Library Publications #5201.
Your Love is Everlasting, responsorial setting of Psalm 138 for cantors, 2-part mixed choir, piano and guitar. World Library Publications #6206.
The Lord Is My Savior, choral anthem for soprano solo, SATB, and piano, based on Irish folk tune “The Meeting of the Waters”; text by Rae Whitney.
GIA #5118. Audio clip available!
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Go to the World! responsorial hymn for cantor, SAB, guitar, piano, and optional trumpet. Text by Sylvia Dunstan. GIA #4395. Audio clip available!
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God of the Ages, hymn concertato on ST. CATHERINE, with ST. ANNE (“O God, Our Help in Ages Past”), for SATB, organ, 2 trumpets. GIA #4361. Audio
clip available!
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I Am the Living Bread, responsorial communion song for cantors, SATB, organ, and oboe. GIA #4353. Audio clip available!
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Let All the Peoples Praise You, responsorial setting of Psalm 67 for cantor, SAB, and piano. GIA #3997. Audio clip available!
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In the Land of the Living, responsorial setting of Psalm 27 for cantor, 2-part mixed choir, piano, and flute. GIA #3816.
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Let My Tongue Be Silent, responsorial setting of Psalm 137 for SATB, piano, and oboe. GIA #3653.
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How Wonderful Is Your Name, choral/responsorial setting of Psalm 8 for cantor/soloist, SATB, and piano. GIA #3652.
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Your Ways, O Lord, Are Love and Truth, cantor/responsorial setting of Psalm 25 for cantor, keyboard, and assembly, with three alternate responses
using the same melody. GIA #3996.
God Who Built This Wondrous Planet, hymn with SATB arr. and flute, trumpet and guitar; text by Jaroslav J. Vajda. Soon to be available from Oregon
Catholic Press.
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PDF Samples of UNPUBLISHED Works:
How Can I Keep from Singing?, American folk song set for tenor, flute, and guitar. Parts available.
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O God of Font and Altar, hymn and arrangement with two trumpets and descant, text by Carl Daw.
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On Christmas Eve, for SATB and piano, poem by Edith Lovejoy Pierce.
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All Saints? How Can It Be?, hymn for all saints, arranged for SATB and piano, text by Brian Wren.
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Integrity - Psalm 84, responsorial setting of the psalm for SATB, opt. soloists, and organ. Uses the response "No good thing will the Lord withhold from
those who live with Integrity" (Ps. 84:11)
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The Lord Is Kind and Merciful, gospel-style responsorial setting of Psalm 103 for cantor, SAB, and piano, text by Fred Anderson.
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I Turn to You, Lord, responsorial setting of Psalm 32 for cantor and keyboard.
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Psalm After Exile, responsorial setting of Psalm 126 for cantors and keyboard.
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The Limitless Love of God, responsorial setting of Psalm 34 for cantors, opt. SATB, and keyboard.
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Psalm 118 for Easter, responsorial setting of the psalm for cantor and keyboard, based on the Easter tune "O Filii et Filiae".
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Apache Wedding Blessing, wedding solo with piano accompaniment
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Great Spirit, Joy of Earth and Sky, wedding solo with piano or harp, to the tune "Amazing Grace", text by Ruth Duck.
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When Love Is Found, wedding solo with piano or harp, to the tune "O Waly Waly", text by Brian Wren.
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