Working with the Festus Intermediate Honor Choir (Joshua Rhine, conductor) on their commission, "All Shall Be Well," for the choir's performance at the 2016 MMEA Conference.
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Working with Con Brio from the Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs (Michelle Gehrz, conductor) on "Be Kind" as they prepare for their 2018 performance at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, MN.
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Commissions
The commissioning process should be an enjoyable one for all parties involved. Some examples of commissions that I have successfully completed include:
All Praise and Thanks to Jesus Be for SATB Voices, Organ and Brass Quartet
Commissioned in commemoration of the service of Mrs. Brenda Glodowski, director of choral music at West Lutheran High School, Plymouth, Minnesota upon her retirement
All Shall Be Well for SSA Voices and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by Joshua Rhine and the Festus Intermediate Honor Choir, Festus, Missouri
Art Is Calling For Me for Soprano Soloist(s), SATB Choir and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by Dr. Jason Paulk and the Eastern New Mexico University Chamber Choir, Portales, New Mexico
Be Kind for SSA Voices and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by the American Choral Director's Association of Minnesota (ACDA-MN) for the 2018 State 4-5-6 Girls' Honor Choir, Barbara Sletto, guest conductor
Celebrate Your Abundant Goodness for Congregation, optional SATB Voices and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by St. Croix Lutheran High School, West St. Paul Minnesota in celebration of the schools 50th Anniversary of God's Grace
Core Values for Unison Voices and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by Eden Prairie Public Schools, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
God Rest You Merry for SSAA Voices
Commissioned by the Mary Martha Singers of Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, MN for the 2020 Christmas at Bethany Concerts
Happiness Must Be Grown In One's Own Garden for SATB Voices and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by Dr. Jason Paulk and the Eastern New Mexico University Choirs, Portales, New Mexico
I Run to Christ for SATB Voices, Violin and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by the Croixaliers of St. Croix Lutheran Academy and the WELS Commission on Worship
Lo, Judah's Lion Wins the Strife for SATB Voices and Organ
Commissioned by Dennis Marzolf and the Bethany Lutheran College Choir, Mankato, Minnesota
Psalm 56 for SATB Voices
Commissioned by VocalEssence for the 2016-17 Remix mentorship program and the 2017 National ACDA Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Psalm 67 for SATB Voices, Handbells and Organ
Commissioned by the Chancel Choir of First Baptist Church, Topeka Kansas, June 2006, for Jane and Bill Anderson in celebration of their 25 years as music director and choir director
Psalm 146 for SATB Voices, Treble Choir, Clarinet, Handbells and Piano
Commissioned by Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka, MN, on the 150th Anniversary celebration of its founding, April 26, 2020
Sleep Sweetly, Tender Heart, In Peace for SATB Voices and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by the Litchfield High School Choral Department, Litchfield, Illinois, in honor of Mr. Earnie Thomack. Forever a member of the Purple Panther Choirs.
Summer Stars for TB Voices, Guitar and Bass
Commissioned by the 2017-18 Maple Grove High School 9th Grade Tenor-Bass Choir, Maple Grove, Minnesota
The Optimist and The Pessimist for SATB Voices
Commissioned by VocalEssence for the 2016-17 Remix mentorship program and the 2017 National ACDA Conference, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Splendour Falls for SSAA Voices and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by Dr. Mihoko Tsutsumi and the SUNY Oswego Women's College Choir, Oswego, New York
Those Who Wait Upon the Lord for SSAA Voices and Piano Accompaniment
Commissioned by Ann Fredrickson in loving memory of her father, Doug Johnson, for the Mary Martha Singers of Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota
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Contact me if you have an idea for a commission. Some details to think about include:
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Working with the Bethany Lutheran College Concert Choir (Dennis Marzolf, conductor) on their commissioned work : "Lo, Judah's Lion Wins the Strife" for a combined performance with From Age to Age
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