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<p>The Song of Darius is the story of Daniel in the lion's den from the perspective of King Darius, the Babylonian King who ordered Daniel to be thrown into the lion's den. This SATB divisi piece, accompanied by piano and djembe, begins simply and increases in complexity during the contrapuntal section. This is to be performed in a declamatory style, using a great range of dynamics. It concludes with a powerful divisi ending.</p>

The Song of Darius

SATB Octavo

As part of the larger work "Hallelujah to the King" "Heaven's Currency" is a spiritual financial statement. It speaks to the redemptive work of Jesus in terms of value not what has value on earth but rather what has value in heaven. The original melody and chorus serves as a bridge between traditional quotations of themes from hymns that focus on redemption through the blood of Jesus Christ. This piece can be performed with full orchestra or with just piano and is perfect for the concert stage as well as the celebration of the Eucharist.

Heaven's Currency

African American Spiritual, SATB divisi with alto and baritone solo.

The Downward Road

This piece is part of a larger work, "Mass of Our Lady of Good Counsel". It is a Psalm that speaks to the majesty of the King and His joyful triumphant entry. This piece can be performed with a choir with a pianist or with a 16 piece Chamber Orchestra. Adding an alto soloist to lead the choir can be very impactful for the listeners. When teaching singers how to perform liturgically this piece speaks to the singer as well as to the audience. In liturgy the singers lead the people as they "ascend the hill of the Lord" into his holy presence. The instruction from the psalmist is that in order to ascend we must have "clean hands and a pure heart".

Lift Up Your Head

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"I Will Wait" is a traditional gospel song that tells the story of a person who is reflecting on the loss of loved ones who have passed away. It is not a sad song but a song of hope. The singer is hoping to one day see their loved one again.

I Will Wait

This exciting piece begins in the classical style and transitions into a dynamic rhythmic fugue. A very theatrical transition moves into a contemporary black gospel drive with optional solo and recapitulates back to the original theme. The piece ends with a coda once again in the contemporary style. The scene portrays the excitement on Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As part of the larger work "Hallelujah to the King" this piece has had an even greater impact when performed with dancers.

Hosanna

For S.A.T.B. with soprano, alto, tenor solo, percussion with optional piano. The text is based on the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:14-16.

You are the Light of the World

This piece combines 3 traditional melodies of Glory to God (Stan Spottswood)
For Unto Us (Handel) Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Robert MacGimsey in a style that fuses elements of classical and jazz. 
This is a great composition to be used as a finale for a winter or Christmas concert.

Christmas Choral Medley

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"The Communion Song" is part of a set of songs called "Hallelujah to the King". These songs celebrate the redemptive work of Christ through offering of His blood as an ordinance of the church. It stands alone to be sung during the celebration of the Lords table or in a concert setting. When sung during communion I picture the choir interacting with the leader in a way that allows the music to set an atmosphere for worship. The choir can sing a portion of the song before communion during or after. Feel free to be creative.The tenor soloist  can be very effective ad libbing in a soulful style leading the choir during the refrain.

Communion Song

SATB with soprano solo and piano based on the words of John Lewis and
  Rosa Parks

Good Trouble

In a world of inequality and violence this piece brings a message of hope for a better tomorrow. "The prize" represents a day when peace and justice become the norm not the exception. This piece is very appropriate for events that commemorate and celebrate those who have inspired us to pursue peace.

Keep Your Eye on the Prize

This piece is a lament for Emmet Till,  a teenager who tragically lost his life while traveling from Chicago to Mississippi. He was abducted, tortured, and lynched in Mississippi in 1955 at the age of 14, after being accused of offending a white woman, Carolyn Bryant, in her family's grocery store. The brutality of his murder and the acquittal of his killers drew attention to the long history of violent persecution of African Americans in the United States.This piece can be a great way to engage in a discussion of diversity, justice, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Whoever performs this piece will help the audience memorialize someone who was a martyr of the civil rights movement.

Emmett Till

"Down by the Riverside" is a spiritual that was sung in my church when I was a little boy. This piece will bring the house down in church or in a concert.

Down By the Riverside

This piece combines the melodies of Glory to God (Stan Spottswood) For Unto Us (Handel) and Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Robert MacGimsey). 
This is the piano version of the original version with guitar accompaniment.

SATB unaccompanied with Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone solos.

Oh Mary

Twelve Gates to the city is an arrangement of a traditional spiritual performed in the traditional gospel style. This hand clapping foot stomping piece features a soprano soloist. Whether performed on the concert stage with full orchestra or as part of a church service with piano and rhythm section this piece will produce a celebratory response.

Twelve Gates to the City

In honor of those who have served in the United States military, risking their lives for freedom, "Let Freedom Ring" is a patriotic celebration. Musically it starts with a fanfare style introduction, transitions to a march, moves to a traditional gospel feel and then back to a march during the chorus. In the center of this piece is a beautiful a cappella rendering of "America the Beautiful."

Let Freedom Ring

This arrangement of this timeless text is a melding of styles and textures. It combines the text with arpeggios in the accompaniment in a 6/8 feel in a mostly traditional style. During the bridge the choir sings a jazz chord on the word "loved" to emphasis the intensity of the word as it relates to the message. For singers, this piece can have a special meaning when we see ourselves as "instruments" literally.  This is especially relevant when addressing the struggle for peace around the world. Music can be the catalyst for promoting the hope of peace among mankind.

Prayer of Saint Francis

This piece focuses on a series of questions to God that span from questions about to creation to difficult questions like "why do good things happen to bad people and bad things happen to good people". Why does one person seem to have more talent than another. The lyrics elude to the possibility that God might be unfair.

If I Had a Right to Question God

The title of this piece has a double meaning. Every composer dreams of creating a masterpiece. But the church was intended to be God's masterpiece.

Masterpiece

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