WORKS
Compositions and Arrangements (hymns not listed)
SEE, I AM LAYING IN ZION (2023)
SATB with Organ
An accessible anthem with text from the Revised Common Lectionary, Easter 5, Year A. Composed for the Bethlehem Lutheran Church choir in Indianapolis, in celebration of their hundredth year.
DAZZLING BLUE (2022)
An anthem for Ascension Day with original text by the composer
SATB with Organ
HAIL MARY, FULL OF GRACE (2021)
SSA with Organ
An English-language setting of the Ave Maria text commissioned by Notre Dame University's Magnificat Choir
I SHALL NOT LIVE IN VAIN (2019)
2-pt Changing Voices with Piano
An easy setting of a beloved Emily Dickinson poem, accessible to male adolescent choristers with developing ranges.
WINTER EYES (2019)
SATB div. unaccompanied
An artistic, accessible holiday setting of a poem by Douglas Florian, written for the 2019 Boston Choral Ensemble Commission Competition. Finalist in the 2022 HerVoice Composition Competition
O DAY OF PEACE (2019)
An easy new setting of a hymn text by Carl J. Daw for church choir
SA(T)B with Organ
THREE BY MARY OLIVER (2019)
3-pt Mixed Voices with Piano
Three short poems by beloved American poet Mary Oliver, set for middle-grade choral ensemble
OFFERTORY FOR DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY (2019)
SATB/Congregation with Organ and opt. instruments
Written for Notre Dame University's 2019 Liturgy Alive! competition, this setting of St. Matthew's resurrection narrative features an antiphon for congregation and optional parts for flute and percussion
LAUDATE DOMINUM (2019)
SSA (div.) with Organ
Written for Notre Dame University's 2019 Liturgy Alive! competition, this anthem juxtaposes ancient and modern styles
KEEP WATCH, DEAR LORD (2017)
SATB div. unaccompanied
A setting of the Collect for Compline from the Book of Common Prayer
YOU HAVE TASTED (2014)
2-pt Treble Chorus with Organ
Commissioned by Faith Lutheran Church of Bloomington, Indiana, this setting of the offertory text for the second Sunday of Easter and a related Psalm verse can be used with adult or youth choir
PSALM 130 (2014)
Treble with Piano
A new setting of this short penitential Psalm quotes the Lutheran melody Aus Tiefer Not. Haunting melodies give way to a chanted conclusion. Written in loving memory of Ruth Ferguson (1943-2014).
TIDINGS OF COMFORT AND JOY (2013)
Solo Piano
An energetic medley of favorite Christmas tunes written for a church Christmas pageant
PILGRIM'S MARCHING SONG (2013)
Treble with Orff Instruments and opt. Piano
In the style of a folk song, verses tell stories from the Old Testament and alternate with a simple refrain. Text by the composer.
I PRAISE THE GOD OF GRACE (2012)
Unison Treble (Div.) with Piano
A lyrical new setting of an old hymn text by Horatius Bonar, published by Chorister's Guild
THE MOON'S LULLABY (2010)
Soprano, Violin, and Piano
An original melody for a traditional Lutheran evening hymn text, written for an adoption benefit concert
CAROL FOR EASTER (2010)
2-pt Treble with Piano and optional Flute
The traditional melody Cradle Song is paired with a new poem by Kilby Austin based off the familiar Away in a Manger. A counter-melody creates an opportunity to introduce two-part material. Published by Chorister's Guild.
TO PETER AT GETHSEMANE (2009)
An art song setting of a sonnet by Kilby Austin
Baritone Solo with Piano
MORNING LIGHT (2007)
A short etude quoting the Lutheran hymn tune Wie Schon Leuchtet
Viola, unaccompanied
BROKEN SUITE (2007)
Four-movement parody of Baroque dance forms
Solo Piano
WITTENBERG (2006)
An art song setting of a sonnet by Kilby Austin
Mezzo-Soprano Solo with Piano
HYMNS
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