Category: Choral

This is my letter to the World

This SATB with piano accompaniment was written for the Beaverton High School Concert Choir, under the direction of Kelly Hefty. It was premiered at their Spring Concert in May of 2024. They requested a text that addressed how they felt, “unseen” by many of their peers. Emily Dickinson’s poem, “This is my letter to the […]

Behold! the Lamb of God

This text from John 1:29 are the words that John the Baptist exclaimed when he pointed out Jesus to his disciples: “Behold! the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” It is a simple phrase, but tells so much that putting it to music seemed like a great way to express […]

Wreaths of Snow

This song is available for SSAA and SATB choruses, with piano accompaniment. It is based on the poem, “Fall, Leaves, Fall”, by Emily Brontë (1846), and is about 4 minutes long. University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh Treble Choir, December, 2023

Be Still

This stunning setting of Psalm 46:10a is available in TTBB and SATB versions. It is a simple reminder that we are never alone, even in the most troublesome times. It is about 3 minutes, 50 seconds. Be Still on 10/14/2023 at Beaverton SDA

We Have Arrived!

This SATB + piano song was commissioned by the award-winning Cardinal Choir of Lincoln High School in Portland, Oregon, under the direction of Lisa Riffel. For their 2023 graduation ceremony, they wanted an up-beat song that touched on the theme of the journey of life. please wait for Youtube link…

Just A Closer Walk With Thee

A timeless classic spiritual set for TTBB a cappella chorus!

Joy To The World

This classic carol is an exciting setting for SATB and organ!

I Wonder As I Wander / O Come, O Come Emmanuel / Silent Night

These 3 classic Christmas songs blend together beautifully, with an exciting climax that ends wtih a solo.

Helios

This arrangement from Symphony No. 1: The Age of Stars is set for SATB chorus, cello, and piano. This song is a reflection of our star–the Sun, Helios–and our place in the universe. It’s about 6 minutes long.

Where Your Treasure Is SATB

Based on the words of Jesus found in Luke 12, this a cappella choral song is about 4 minutes