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Ave Verum Corpus for SATB choir, a cappella
This setting of the traditional Latin text owes more in inspiration to Byrd than to Mozart and provides a fresh alternative to both of those standards.
Four Marian Antiphons for SSAA or TTBB choir, a cappella
This choral song cycle consists of settings of the four main Marian antiphons used in the traditional Latin liturgy: Ave, Regina coelorum; Regina Coeli; Alma Redemptoris Mater; and Salve Regina.
Heaven for SAB choir, piano, and string quartet
This is a setting of the George Herbert poem Heaven. It was composed for the All Catholic Chorus of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia who performed it in February of 2004.
If Ye Love Me for SATB choir, a cappella
This modern but approachable motet is inspired by the classic setting of the same text by Thomas Tallis. My version, marked by diatonic tone clusters and canonic treatment, offers a refreshing alternative to the Tallis.
The Mending for SATB choir and orchestra
This is a setting of the poem “The Mending” by Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C. The subtle spiritual message of the text tells of the healing power of the love of God.
Missa Veni Sancte Spiritus Filius Leonis for SATB choir and Javanese gamelan
This major work is an a cappella setting of the St. John Passion especially This is a setting of the ordinary of the mass (minus credo) for SATB choir and 5 instruments from the Javanese gamelan.
O Radix Jesse for double SATB choir, a cappella
This composition commissioned and premiered by Choral Arts Philadelphia in 2015 is an atmospheric and multi-layered setting of the Latin O antiphon O Radix Jesse combined with Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming.
The Passion for Good Friday for SATB choir with soloists, a cappella
This major work is an a cappella setting of the St. John Passion especially appropriate for liturgical use on Good Friday or for concert performance.
Queen of Craftsmen for SA choir and 4-octaves handbells or SATB choir and organ
This is a setting of an Advent poem by Mother Mary Francis, P.C.C. for treble voices (SA) and 4-octave handbell choir or SATB choir and organ.
Resonet in laudibus for SATB choir and horn in F
This joyful Christmas piece is a setting of the traditional German carol (in Latin) incorporating the original melody (also known as Joseph Dearest Joseph Mine).
Stabat Mater for SATB choir, a cappella
This setting of the Latin prayer Stabat Mater is appropriate for concert or church use by choirs looking for a challenge. The moving message of the text is reflected in gripping dissonances and chromatic passages.
Tota pulchra es for SSAA choir, a cappella
This piece for a cappella SSAA choir is based on a Gregorian chant by Dom Joseph Pothier, O.S.B. (1835–1923). It celebrates the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary with a text based on the Song of Songs.
We Celebrate With Hymns Exuberant for SATB choir and organ
This anthem for SATB choir and organ is a joyful celebration in honor of St. Mark the Evangelist. The text is by Anthony Corvaia, Jr.