I compose concert music that explores the Christian tradition.
FEATURED COMPOSITIONS
Perichoresis
This piece for brass quintet depicts the ancient image of the three Persons of the Trinity engaged in an eternal, whirling dance. Read more here.
“I am not a great theologian but have pondered “perichoresis” for a long time. This is the finest exposition of that thick idea that I have encountered.” - Walter Brueggemann
Ruach
Inspired by the day of Pentecost, this piece for string quartet explores the unpredictable and often unsettling power of the Holy Spirit. Ruach calls for the musicians to use their bodies and voices, as well as their instruments, in order to create an unforgettable and often unsettling aural image of the day of Pentecost Watch a video of the piece here, and read more about it here.
The Binding of Isaac According to the Elohist
This dramatic and theatrical solo cantata explore the complex and challenging Biblical story of Abraham and Isaac. Click here to learn more and to watch the video of the premiere.
Psalms of Ascent
An instrumental suite for flute, clarinet, violin, and cello inspired by five of the Biblical “songs of ascent.” Watch the world-premiere video by Hub New Music here.
Tenebrae factae sunt
A dark and mysterious choral work that sets some of Jesus’s final words from the cross. Listen to the recording by Coro Volante on Ablaze Records.
“A highly atmospheric, imaginative piece” - FANFARE
Psalm 57
This setting for mezzo-soprano and piano that explores the relationship between King David’s faith in God’s saving power and his fear of his enemies.
Watch a performance by Sarah Herman Heltzel here.
The LORD’s Prayer
A meditative setting in English for soprano and organ. Listen on the Deus Ex Musica Records release “Strange Energy”, here.
Psalm 150
A meditative piece for solo flute exploring the mystery and mysticism of Psalm 150. Watch the video here.
MORE MUSIC
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