In 2015, Fr. Paulo Tanzini, former pastor of Church of the Assumption in Emerson, NJ, commissioned me to write a piece for the fiftieth anniversary of the building to be celebrated in mid-August of the same

This piece features lyrics by Henry Francis Lyte and includes additional "alleluias" because of the uplifting and optimistic feeling of the fourth verse. A simple and effective anthem.

Ave Maria ("Hail Mary") for SSA and TTB a cappella choir uses original Latin text and traditional tonal harmony. The "Hail Mary" prayer is found in the New Testament and is one of the most well-known

Combining the traditional Latin text from Psalm 149 with driving rhythms and rich, contemporary harmonies, this piece will make a strong opening selection. Set as a modern motet, the dance-like texture is

Discernment is a sacred work for SATB choir, unaccompanied. Inspired by various sacred texts and arranged together by the composer. The work asks: How do we know we are hearing the voice of God?

Beautiful, folk-like melodies and a captivating refrain bring Daniel S. Warner's words to life. Written shortly after the composer's son was born, the text encourages an optimistic outlook on life when

Miserere is meant to be a thoughtful and reflective journey. It was immediately inspired by the announcement of Pope John Paul II's passing, but grew to encompass more than any single remembrance. Listen

"Joy." That one word inspired the writing of People Rejoice. This piece should be nothing less than a celebration of God's love, forgiveness, and redemption. Sing with energy and passion,

This is a setting of the well-known prayer of female medieval mystic Julian of Norwich. "In you, Christ, we have our restoring and our saving. You are our mother, brother, and Savior."

The piece begins with a quiet duet between the alto and tenor voices that is followed shortly by a gentle entrance from the remainder of the choir. The gentle feeling persists through the first half of the

The Lord is My Shepherd was composed as a dedication to the men who worked the quarry in Branford, Connecticut in the area known as Stony Creek. It was very dangerous, back-breaking work, and if a block of