SACRED CHORAL WORKS
All Your Cares (4’) – 2011
Solo voice, piano, opt. guitar & drums
Text based on Matt: 6:25-34; Phil 4:6
Solo voice, piano, opt. guitar & drums
Text based on Matt: 6:25-34; Phil 4:6
| All Your Cares |
As You Have Loved Me (3') - 2012
Unison, Two-part, piano, opt. flute
Text based on John 13:34-35
Commissioned for The Foundations Project (Northwestern Publishing House)
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Unison, Two-part, piano, opt. flute
Text based on John 13:34-35
Commissioned for The Foundations Project (Northwestern Publishing House)
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Behold the Lamb of God (3') - 2006
Unison / Two-part, piano (Youth choir)
Text based on John 1:29 (Lenten season)
Unison / Two-part, piano (Youth choir)
Text based on John 1:29 (Lenten season)
| Behold the Lamb of God |
Calms the Storm (4') - 2011
Solo voice, keyboard, opt. violin, bass, guitar & drums
Text based on Mark 4:35-41
Solo voice, keyboard, opt. violin, bass, guitar & drums
Text based on Mark 4:35-41
| Calms the Storm |
Christmas Morn Is Dawning (4) - 2009
SATB, piano, optional hand bells
Based on 19th cent. hymn: Wir Hatten Gebaut
Hymn Text: Abel Burckhardt, 19th cent., Additional text Sarah Siegler
SATB, piano, optional hand bells
Based on 19th cent. hymn: Wir Hatten Gebaut
Hymn Text: Abel Burckhardt, 19th cent., Additional text Sarah Siegler
| Christmas Morn is Dawning |
Christ, Our Cornerstone (4') - 2012
Unison, SATB, congregation, piano (Youth and Adult choirs)
Vs. 1 & 3 based on Isaiah 28:16; Vs. 2, 4, 5 Latin hymn
Commissioned for Bethany Lutheran Church & School 90th Anniversary
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Unison, SATB, congregation, piano (Youth and Adult choirs)
Vs. 1 & 3 based on Isaiah 28:16; Vs. 2, 4, 5 Latin hymn
Commissioned for Bethany Lutheran Church & School 90th Anniversary
View at Northwestern Publishing House
| Christ, Our Cornerstone |
Come to Me All You Who Are Weary (2') - 1999
Solo voice, piano
Text based on Matthew 11:28
Solo voice, piano
Text based on Matthew 11:28
| Come to Me All You Who Are Weary |
A Dauntless Heart (4') - 2015
SATB, piano
Incorporating the hymn "All Depends on Our Possessing"
Text: Andachtige Haus-Kirche, 1676,
tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
SATB, piano
Incorporating the hymn "All Depends on Our Possessing"
Text: Andachtige Haus-Kirche, 1676,
tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827-1878
| A Dauntless Heart |
From Age to Age (3') - 2014
Unison, Two-part, piano, opt. guitar
Refrain text: Psalm 91:1; Verses: Nikolai Grundvig
Commissioned for Trinity Lutheran Church & School 150th Anniversary
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Unison, Two-part, piano, opt. guitar
Refrain text: Psalm 91:1; Verses: Nikolai Grundvig
Commissioned for Trinity Lutheran Church & School 150th Anniversary
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Glad at Heart (4’) – 2016
Unison, Two-part, piano, opt. flute
Incorporating “I am Jesus’ Little Lamb” & “Lamb of God Pure and Holy”
Commissioned for the Bethany Somers School Choir for Good Shepherd Sunday
Unison, Two-part, piano, opt. flute
Incorporating “I am Jesus’ Little Lamb” & “Lamb of God Pure and Holy”
Commissioned for the Bethany Somers School Choir for Good Shepherd Sunday
| Glad at Heart |
He, Lives, He Lives! (1') - 2011
Two-part a capella, opt. piano, handclaps, shaker
Easter for Kids song
Christ Redeemer, Trumbull, CT
Two-part a capella, opt. piano, handclaps, shaker
Easter for Kids song
Christ Redeemer, Trumbull, CT
| He Lives, He Lives! |
He Will Bless Your Love (3') - 2014
Solo voice, piano, violin
Wedding text, based on 1 Cor 13:4-8
Written for the Wedding of J. & K. Diestler
Solo voice, piano, violin
Wedding text, based on 1 Cor 13:4-8
Written for the Wedding of J. & K. Diestler
| He Will Bless Your Love |
Holy Innocents - A Lullaby (2') - 1998
Solo voice (unaccompanied)
Text: "Holy Innocents" by Christina Rosetti
Solo voice (unaccompanied)
Text: "Holy Innocents" by Christina Rosetti
| Holy Innocents - A Lullaby |
How Beautiful - A Song of Service (3') - 2010
SATB, piano
Text based on Isaiah 52:7 & Luke 18:16
SATB, piano
Text based on Isaiah 52:7 & Luke 18:16
| How Beautiful |
I Give You Peace (3') - 2009
Unison, Two-pt, piano, opt. violin
Text: John 14:27
Commissioned for The Foundations Project (Northwestern Publishing House)
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Unison, Two-pt, piano, opt. violin
Text: John 14:27
Commissioned for The Foundations Project (Northwestern Publishing House)
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Innocence (3') - 2015
Solo voice, piano
Text: Original poem "Innocence" by Kathy Boecher
Solo voice, piano
Text: Original poem "Innocence" by Kathy Boecher
| Innocence |
In Peace and Love (3') - 2013
Solo voice, piano, opt. violin
Wedding text and Benediction; based on 1 Cor 13:4-8
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Solo voice, piano, opt. violin
Wedding text and Benediction; based on 1 Cor 13:4-8
View at Northwestern Publishing House
| In Peace and Love |
NEW! I Will Be With You (3') - 2020
Two-part, SATB, piano
Text based on Isaiah 43:2
Commissioned and written for the retirement of Pastor Hefti, St. Pauls' Bangor, WI
Two-part, SATB, piano
Text based on Isaiah 43:2
Commissioned and written for the retirement of Pastor Hefti, St. Pauls' Bangor, WI
| I Will Be With You |
Jesus Christ the Same! (3') - 2008
Two-part, hand chimes, piano
Text based on Hebrews 13:8
Commissioned for Mt. Calvary-Grace Lutheran Church & School 50th Anniversary
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Two-part, hand chimes, piano
Text based on Hebrews 13:8
Commissioned for Mt. Calvary-Grace Lutheran Church & School 50th Anniversary
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Jesus Is My Hope (3') - 2011
Unison, Two-part, opt. handbells, trumpet, percussion
Text based on John 17:3
Commissioned for The Foundations Project (Northwestern Publishing House)
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Unison, Two-part, opt. handbells, trumpet, percussion
Text based on John 17:3
Commissioned for The Foundations Project (Northwestern Publishing House)
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Let Us Fix Our Eyes on Jesus (4’) - 2018
Youth & SATB choirs, piano, opt. Guitar & drums
Text based on Hebrews 12:1-3 (EHV).
Written for Shoreland Federation “Focus on Christ” Theme Song
Youth & SATB choirs, piano, opt. Guitar & drums
Text based on Hebrews 12:1-3 (EHV).
Written for Shoreland Federation “Focus on Christ” Theme Song
| Let Us Fix Our Eyes |
My Help Comes from the Lord (6') - 2013
Youth Choir, SATB, Congregation, Piano, Opt. violin, cello
Text based on Psalm 121; Incorporating "All Praise To Thee..." (CW 592)
Commissioned by the Bethany Lutheran Church Senior Choir
Youth Choir, SATB, Congregation, Piano, Opt. violin, cello
Text based on Psalm 121; Incorporating "All Praise To Thee..." (CW 592)
Commissioned by the Bethany Lutheran Church Senior Choir
| My Help Comes from the Lord |
My Prayer For You (3') - 1996
Solo Voice, piano
Written for high school graduates
Solo Voice, piano
Written for high school graduates
| My Prayer For You |
NEW! A New Creation (3) - 2021
Unison/Two-part choir, piano
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Written for the opening year of KLA & New Life church
Unison/Two-part choir, piano
Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17
Written for the opening year of KLA & New Life church
| A New Creation |
Nothing Can Separate (4’) – 2016
SATB, Youth, Piano, Hand bells, Congregation & Organ
Text: Romans 8:38-39
Incorporating “Glory be to God the Father” & hymn tune “Guide” CW 331
Commissioned for the 150th Anniversary of St. John’s Lewiston, MN
SATB, Youth, Piano, Hand bells, Congregation & Organ
Text: Romans 8:38-39
Incorporating “Glory be to God the Father” & hymn tune “Guide” CW 331
Commissioned for the 150th Anniversary of St. John’s Lewiston, MN
| Nothing Can Separate |
Now Everything Is Good and Sweet (2') - 2013
Congregational response for Lent, voice, piano or organ
Text by Laurentius Laurenti
Written for Martin Luther Church, Oshkosh, WI
Congregational response for Lent, voice, piano or organ
Text by Laurentius Laurenti
Written for Martin Luther Church, Oshkosh, WI
| Now Everything is Good and Sweet |
Paradise, Your Manger Is (3'50) - 2018
SATB with Oboe (C instrument)
Text by Paul Gerhard (CW 40 - O Jesus Christ, Your Manger Is)
Written for Welcome Christmas Carol Contest 2018
SATB with Oboe (C instrument)
Text by Paul Gerhard (CW 40 - O Jesus Christ, Your Manger Is)
Written for Welcome Christmas Carol Contest 2018
| Paradise, Your Manger Is |
Rejoice, the Savior is Born! (3') - 2006
Unison / Two-part, piano; or SATB, piano
Christmas text, based on Luke 2
Written for the Grace Lutheran Church choirs
Unison / Two-part, piano; or SATB, piano
Christmas text, based on Luke 2
Written for the Grace Lutheran Church choirs
Unison / Two-part:
| Rejoice the Savior - unison |
SATB:
| Rejoice the Savior - SATB |
Run, Shepherds, Run! (2') - 2012
Unison, piano
Christmas for Kids - text based on Luke 2
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Unison, piano
Christmas for Kids - text based on Luke 2
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Safe in God’s Hands (4’) - 2016
Youth & SATB choirs, congregation, piano, strings
Text based on Psalm 139:9-12
Written for the Shoreland Lutheran Federation - 2016-'17 Theme Song
Video of Live Performance on April 7, 2017
Youth & SATB choirs, congregation, piano, strings
Text based on Psalm 139:9-12
Written for the Shoreland Lutheran Federation - 2016-'17 Theme Song
Video of Live Performance on April 7, 2017
| Safe in God's Hands |
Sing Out With Joy (3') - 2008
Unison, Two-part, piano, opt. guitar, handbells, percussion
Text based on John 15:20-22
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Unison, Two-part, piano, opt. guitar, handbells, percussion
Text based on John 15:20-22
View at Northwestern Publishing House
Sleep, Sweet Child (3') - 2009
SATB, solo viola
Text by R.A.Siegler
SATB, solo viola
Text by R.A.Siegler
| Sleep, Sweet Child |
Take My Life (5') - 2008
SATB, piano
Text: Frances Havergal (CW: 469)
SATB, piano
Text: Frances Havergal (CW: 469)
| Take My Life |
NEW! Unshaken (4) - 2021
SATB, piano, string orchestra optional
Text based on Isaiah 54:10
Written for the Shoreland Federation - 2020-2021 Theme Song
SATB, piano, string orchestra optional
Text based on Isaiah 54:10
Written for the Shoreland Federation - 2020-2021 Theme Song
| Unshaken |
Victorious in Christ (5') 2019
Youth & SATB choirs, congregation, piano, full orchestra
Text based on 1 Corinthians 15:52-55
Written for the Shoreland Lutheran Federation - 2019-20' Theme Song
SECULAR CHORAL WORKS
Youth & SATB choirs, congregation, piano, full orchestra
Text based on 1 Corinthians 15:52-55
Written for the Shoreland Lutheran Federation - 2019-20' Theme Song
SECULAR CHORAL WORKS
Two Poems by Emily Dickinson (4') - 2017
SATB, piano, violin
Text: Emily Dickinson
SATB, piano, violin
Text: Emily Dickinson
| Two Poems |