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Restless for piano (2022) 9:27
This piece expresses all the emotions associated with being restless: anxious, sleepless, concern, and worry.
Restless for piano
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Variations on a New Folksong for piano (2022) 4:10
Show RecordingsVariations on a New Folksong for piano
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Three Moods for Piano (2019) 5:56
Inspired by the silent film score anthology of Erno Rapee.
I. Somber
II. Joyful
III. Confident
Three Moods for Piano
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Piano Sonata No. 1 (1993‑94) 12:06
in three movements; arranged for wind ensemble as “Three Sketches on Jonathan”
I. Whirling Dervish
II. Night Sighs
III. Mischief
This work was inspired by my son when he was a toddler. It was also inspired by my love of the music of Ravel. It has a number of impressionist strands and requires virtuosic skill to perform it satisfactorily. It was premiered in Eugene, Oregon.
Piano Sonata no. 1
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Organ Preludes (1994-2001)
No. 1 based on Agnus Dei for Feasts of the Blessed Virgin (Cum jubilo)
No. 2 based on Veni, Veni Emmanuel
No. 3 based on Alma Redemptoris
No. 4 based on Ryrie for Feasts of the Blessed Virgin (Cum jubilo)
No. 5 based on Pange lingua gloriosi
No. 6 based on Stabat Mater
No. 7 based on O Filii et Filiae
No. 8 based on Of the Father’s Love Begotten
No. 9 based on Jesu dulcis memoria
No. 10 based on Creator alme siderum
No. 11 based on Victimae Paschali Laudes
No. 12 based on Veni Creator Spiritus
These preludes are based on the plainchants listed below. Preludes 11 and 12 were commissioned by Dr. David Eaton, former Assistant Professor of Organ, Hardin-Simmons University. The complete collection is published by Zimbel Press: http://store.subitomusic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=2616
Organ Prelude no. 1
Organ Prelude no. 2
Organ Prelude no. 3
Organ Prelude no. 4
Organ Prelude no. 5
Organ Prelude no. 6
Organ Prelude no. 7
Organ Prelude no. 8
Organ Prelude no. 9
Organ Prelude no. 10
Organ Prelude no. 11
Organ Prelude no. 12
Organ Trio for violin, cello, and organ (2005) 17:15
in three movements
I. Expectation
II. Waiting
III. Arrival
This piece was commissioned by Dr. Tido Janssen, former Associate Professor of Cello and String Bass, Hardin-Simmons University.
Organ Trio I. Expectation
Organ Trio II. Waiting
Organ Trio III. Arrival
Organ Trio – MIDI – revised 3rd movement
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Dance Suite for piano (2007) 12:48
for piano, in five movements
I. Prelude
II. March
III. Ballade
IV. Waltz
V. Two-Step
This piece was arranged for concert band which was premiered by the Hardin-Simmons University Concert Band under the direction of Dr. Wayne Dorothy.
Dance Suite for piano
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Three Portuguese Folksongs for piano (2009) 7:05
for piano
I. Os Reis, Ó da casa carvalheira
II. A Nossa Senhora d’Aires
III. Cana Verde
These arrangements were made for the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Balzer and Blondina Scherr.
Three Portuguese Folksongs for piano
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Music in Colors for piano (2010)
four pieces on the paintings of Joao de Brito
I. Trees
II. Hills and Mountains
III. The Vineyard
IV. Water Colors
This work was inspired by the paintings of Joao de Brito and the brilliant piano playing of Joao Bettencourt da Camara. Senor da Camara has performed these pieces in the US and the UK.
Music in Colors–Trees
Music in Colors–Hills and Mountains
Music in Colors–The Vineyard
Music in Colors–Water Colors
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Tightrope for piano duet (2012) 8:10
This piece was commissioned by Dr. Kay Williams and Dr. Pauline Bjorem. They were on the piano faculty at Abilene Christian University. This piece contains a number of jazz idioms, such as rag-time rhythms and extended seventh-chords.