New Publications Available!

I'm pleased to share that three of my works recently accepted for publication are now available directly from the publishers: Augsburg Fortress, Colla Voce Music, and Keyboard Percussion Publications.

• Chorale Variations, commissioned by the percussion duo Escape X, is now available from Keyboard Percussion Publications here.
• Speaking Love, a Christmas Carol for SATB Choir and Piano is now available from Colla Voce Music here.
• Filled With His Voice, (SATB+piano+alto sax) commissioned by the Bethel College Concert Choir directed by Dr. William Eash, is now available in the St. Olaf Choral Series of Augsburg Fortress here.

Chorale Variations Coming Soon from Keyboard Percussion Publications

Some of you might remember hearing me talk about a new marimba duo commission and CD release last summer. Escape Ten, the fantastic percussion duo, asked me to write a piece for them in 2013 and I created the five-movement piece, “Chorale Variations.” Escape Ten has a new publication series with Keyboard Percussion Publications (aptly named the Escape Ten Publication Series) and they will be releasing my piece and several other works commissioned by the duo very soon!

I proofed the final draft of the piece just last week.  To tide you over until the piece is available for purchase, here is a video of Escape Ten performing the first movement of "Chorale Variations."

"Chorale Variations" Released on Escape Ten Album "Colours of a Groove"

The percussion duo Escape Ten recently released its debut album "Colours of a Groove" which features a work of mine that they commissioned in 2013 - Chorale Variations.  You can listen to the album on CD Baby and iTunes.  Enjoy! About Chorale Variations Chorale Variations is comprised of five short movements, all variations on an original chorale theme, which appears in the second movement. It incorporates a range of musical styles: from lighthearted, dance-like passages to lyrical solo lines. It takes advantage of the wide range of sonic possibilities that the marimba presents with music that is warm, rich, and vibrant.

A/B Duo to Perform Marimba/Flute Piece on Tour

The A/B duo, a collaboration between flutist Meerenai Shim and percussionist Chris Jones, is presenting a three-performance Southern tour February 15-18.  They will be including my piece, Hers Was a Beautiful Soul for marimba and flute on their programs.  You can find out more about the A/B duo and their tour here.

February 15, 2013 Jacksonville, FL University of North Florida

February 17, 2013 Atlanta, GA Poem 88 with Chamber Cartel

February 18, 2013 Columbus, GA RiverCenter for the Performing Arts