Archives: Compositions

Missouri Coteau

SATB Piano – Commissioned for the Saskatchewan Youth Choir in 2016, this is a fun piece set to the cowboy poetry of Canadian poet Ken Mitchell.

Magnificat Anima Mea

SATB Violin, Cello, Piano – written for the Grande Prairie Boys Choir, Jeannie Pernal artistic director.

Ubi Caritas

TTBB Cello Organ – Written in 2009 for Pro Coro Canada’s “The Male Choir Tradition”, an annual event. This piece was premiered at the Winspear Centre for Music.

Three Winter Songs

SATB Piano – A set of three songs: 1 A Winter Bluejay, 2 A Winter Night, 3 Snow Song.

From Darkness to Stars

TTB or SSA, piano – An art song on a poem by my good friend Kathryn Sparks, arranged for three part chorus.

Dies Irae

TTBB, cello, organ – Composed for Esquire Alberta Men’s Chorus, Martin Johann Kloppers (cellotaur) and Dr Joachim Segger (organ).

And Einstein Said

SATB a cappella – A piece in six movements based on quotes from Albert Einstein. Originally written for Dr Richard Sparks and Pro Coro Canada for a concert called “Space”.

Three Encounters

SATB Piano – These pieces were set to poems by Canadian poet Mark Hemmingson, and were written for Dr Richard Sparks and Pro Coro Canada.

The Wise Ram

SATB divisi a cappella – This piece was written one summer day after a memorable mountain trek with my family.

Tango of Clean

SATB Piano – Including diva soprano solo, hairdresser trio, conflicted mixed chorus and overly passionate piano, this is a fun performance piece.

Rimini 1944

SATB a cappella – This piece was commissioned by Chronos Vocal Ensemble, Jordan Van Biert conductor.

O My Son, My Son Absalom

SATB a cappella – This piece was selected as the winner of the iCoristi Choral Composition Competition in 2015.

Jag Vill Möta…

SATB a cappella – Composed for Dr Robert Curtis and iCoristi Chamber Choir, set on a compelling poem by Swedish poet Karin Boye (1900-1941).