Ave verum corpus SATB A prayerful, meditative setting of the Eucharistic poem.
Finalist in 18th Street Singers composition competition 2017. Premiered by Notevolmente in Rome, Italy, December 2018.
Score available for perusal / purchase at MusicSpoke
Christ crux est mea lux SATB “The Cross of Christ is My Light”
As premiered by the ChorObandes Youth Choir, Tokyo, Japan for the Haru Kan Choir Competition 2015. With this piece, they achieved First Place.
Score available for perusal / purchase at MusicSpoke
In Deo sola spec mea SATB “My Hope in God Alone” is a conceptual title, meaning “My hope (is) in God alone.” The title of the work does not directly appear in the piece. The text originates from Psalm 72 (LV), and translates, “But it is good for me to adhere to my God, to put my hope in the Lord God: That I may declare all thy praises, in the gates of the daughter of Sion….
As premiered/ recorded by Vox16 (Now known as “Radiance”) for their 2018 CD release, “Locally Sourced.”
Digital recordings of that performance can be found for purchase through iTunes here and Amazon Music here.
Score available for perusal / purchase at MusicSpoke
Miserere mei Deus SATB with piano, Alto solo 
As performed by the Cascadian Choral, Dr. Gary Cannon. Click here for Kirkland Choral Society’s 2015 premier and video recording.
Score available for perusal / purchase at MusicSpoke
There Was The One SATB with Alto Solo, Tenor solo and other SA solo options
Text is from the Wessobrunn Prayer, and is included on the back page. The majority of the piece is in English, with excerpts in Spanish, Latin and German.
Premiered by the Cascadian Chorale, Dr. Gary Cannon.
American Prize Finalist- Honorable Mention Score available for perusal /purchase at MusicSpoke
“There Was The One”
Though No Fruit Be On the Vines SATB with organ
As commissioned and performed by the Cascadian Chorale, dir. by Dr. Gary Cannon, for the 2018-2019 season. Text is taken from Habakkuk 3:17-18, Zephaniah 3:17 and Psalm 31:7.
For a perusal score, please contact me. Score will soon be available through MusicSpoke.
“Though No Fruit Be On the Vines” Cascadian Chorale
Mondnacht SATB, soprano solo
Written in memory of Ralph DeCoursey, the text is taken from Joseph Freiherr Von Eichendorff’s well loved poem, “Mondnacht.” This piece was a semi-finalist in the American Prize.
Recording performed by the Cascadian Chorale, 2015. Score available for perusal / purchase at MusicSpoke
“Mondnacht”- Cascadian Chorale, Dr. Gary Cannon.
The Triumph of King Edmund SATB, soprano solo The text for this piece is a poem by Dr. Rev. Frances E. Ward- until recently the Dean at St. Edmundsbury in Suffolk, England. The poem pays tribute to the death of the faithful King Edmund, believed to be the last East Anglican King. The piece has been sung and recorded, but not officially premiered. It is a work of musical drama, and would be a wonderful addition to any program with themes of faith, steadfastness, early music, historical times etc. To officially premier this piece, please visit MusicSpoke.
Performance recording by Dulces Voces
Jesus SATB, piano and violin
A message from the angels to the shepherds.
Score available for perusal / purchase at MusicSpoke
Recording provided by the Cascadian Chorale
All Ye People SATB with percussion and flute or treble instrument. The old English text for this piece is taken from Henry King’s poem called “Psalm 1.” It is a fast moving, vibrant piece that involves clapping, stomping, and a loud “HEY!” at the end. It is yet to be premiered, and would be perfect for an energetic / HS or College group.
To premier this piece, visit MusicSpoke.
I Shall Not Live In Vain SATB This short piece,a setting of Emily Dickinson’s poem, “If I Can Stop One Heart from Breaking,” is a call to action. It encourages kindness and compassion in all circumstances, and due to it’s message, would make for a perfect addition to any 
program, especially suited to HS or college.
Premier in 2019 by the Cascadian Chorale, Dr. Gary Cannon. For a full score perusal, please contact Joy.
