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Violence is a recurring part of the American landscape. A war is scarring the people and landscape of Ukraine. It has evoked the world’s outrage, yet revealed the limitations of our resolve to aid the Ukrainian people. The following pieces are appropriate for performance during a time of violence and war. I invite you toContinue reading “Sacred Music in a Time of Violence and War”

I recently composed two new compositions: a setting of a popular Advent hymn and a solo/choral work memorializing those who have died in the pandemic. You can listen to midi recordings of these yet to be performed works. Prepare the Royal Highway (12:30-19:45) was commissioned by the Sacred Music Program of Lenoir-Rhyne University as aContinue reading “Two New Works Have Flowed Forth”

This spring we are beginning to return to a more normal life. The Easter message is about life in all its dimensions for every person and for every living thing. There is a blessing from Hebrews 13 which encourages us in this time: The God of peace–who brought again from the dead our Lord JesusContinue reading “Spring into Life!”

Our Father, based on a haunting Slovak chant of the Lord’s Prayer, memorializes all who have died from violence and tragedy, including those from COVID-19. This work encapsulates the pathos and poignancy of our time.  If we are to heal as individuals and as a people, there is no better place to begin than withContinue reading “Music of Consolation and Hope”