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Band Music

A Pilgrim's Lot (2000)

Instrumentation: 2,picc 2,eh 2 Eb,3,acl,bcl,cbcl 2asax,tsax,bsax; 444 euph 2; timp,4perc; cb
Duration: 9'

Compact Discs

Poetry in Motion: Music for Flute, Viola and Harp (Fire Pink Trio)

Instrumentation:
Duration:

Chamber Ensemble

Arias and Dances (2007)

Instrumentation: fl, ob, vcl, hpschd
Duration: 16'

Dream Steps (1993)

dance suite
Instrumentation: fl, va, hp
Duration: 16'

Freedom's Gate (1989)

Instrumentation: 2 antiphonal br qrt, perc
Duration: 3'

From the Rising of the Sun... (2012)

A Short Festival Piece for Brass Quartet, Percussion & Organ
Instrumentation: 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, Percussion & Organ
Duration: 6

In the Almost Evening (1983)

A Nocturne
Instrumentation: soprano, clarinet, piano
Duration: 13

Initial Memories (2015)

Instrumentation: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon & Organ
Duration: 17

Music of Quince (1981)

Instrumentation: fl, cl, vn, pno
Duration: 18'

Pairing Around (1987)

Instrumentation: 2 tp, 2 bn
Duration: 6'

Petrus - In Bright Array (1989)

Instrumentation: 2tpt, hn, tbn, tba
Duration: 10'

Phoenix Fanfare & Processional (1979/1985)

for organ, brass & percussion
Instrumentation: organ, brass quartet [2 trumpets, 2 trombones], 1 percussion
Duration: 10'

Reynolda Reflections (2000)

Instrumentation: fl, vcl, pno
Duration: 26'

the moon commands… (1985)

Instrumentation: sop, fl, perc,pno
Duration: 12'

Three Nativity Songs (1973-4; rev. 1978)

Instrumentation: sop; stg qrt
Duration: 10'

Through the Winds (1989)

Instrumentation: fl, ob, cl, bsn, hn, pno
Duration: 22'

Trumpets of Light (2011)

A Suite in Four Movements
Instrumentation: Trumpet & Organ
Duration: 14

Two Transcendental Odes (1978/2013)

Instrumentation: stg qrt
Duration: 16'

Chamber Orchestra

Concerto Grosso (1992)

Instrumentation: hpschd, perc; stgs
Duration: 20'

In the Autumn Days (1984)

symphony for chamber orchestra
Instrumentation: 1212; 2100; perc. pno; stgs
Duration: 14'

Choral Music

A Celtic Invocation (1983)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, pno, org
Duration: 2

A DuBose Heyward Triptych (2001)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, (dvisi), a ccapella
Duration: 16

All My Heart This Night Rejoices (1972)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, organ
Duration: 2

Alleluia Dialogues (1990)

Instrumentation: SATB/SATB, 4 bells (ad lib.)
Duration: 2

Angel Song (2014)

A Christmas Anthem
Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Organ
Duration: 4:30

Arise in Beauty (2010)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus & organ
Duration: 7

Ave Maria (2004)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus (div), a cappella
Duration: 5

Ave Verum (1998)

Instrumentation: SSAA chorus, a cappella
Duration: 5

Ave Verum Corpus (Hail, True Body) (2010)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus (divisi) a cappella
Duration: 3'30"

Bond and Free (2012)

A Partsong for SATB Chorus (divisi), a cappella
Instrumentation: SATB Chorus (divisi), a cappella
Duration: 4

Calm on the Listening Ear of Night (2017)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Organ
Duration: 6

changing perceptions & EPITAPH (1995)

A Five Movement Cycle for SATB Chorus & Piano
Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Piano
Duration: 13

Christ was Born in Bethlehem (1999)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, a cappella
Duration: 3

Columbus Madrigals, The (1991)

Comfort Ye My People (2020)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus (divisi), a cappella
Duration: 4'

Cradle Song (1979)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, a cappella
Duration: 3'

Creator of the Stars of Night (2011)

An Anthem for SATB Chorus & Organ
Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Organ
Duration: 6'

Descants to Traditional Hymns (2009)

thirty-seven soprano descants
Instrumentation:
Duration:

Desires (1978)

Instrumentation: SSA chorus, piano (or organ)
Duration: 3'

Dona Nobis Pacem (1988)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus
Duration: 5'

En Natus Est Emmanuel (1999)

Instrumentation: SATB (divisi) & SA chorus, a cappella
Duration: 4

For This Is Love (2016)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Piano
Duration: 3'30"

Freedom (2000)

Instrumentation: TTBB Chorus, Piano
Duration: 4'

From East to West (2003)

Gates of Morning, The (2006)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, ob, pno
Duration: 5'

Gentle Alleluias (1989/1999)

A Sacred Song for High Voice and Organ
Instrumentation: High Voice (or Unison Treble Voices), Organ
Duration: 3'

Gift of Music, The (2004)

Instrumentation: SSA, pno
Duration: 5'

Gloria (1998)

Instrumentation: SATB (div), 4tpt, 2tbn, btbn, tba, 2perc
Duration: 14

Grace (1978)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, a cappella
Duration: 3'

Hosanna to the Son of David (2021)

Instrumentation: Anthem for Two Unison Choirs & Organ
Duration: 2'30"

In Praise of Easter (1973)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, soprano & baritone solos, organ, brass [2tpt, 2tbn]
Duration: 15'

In the Cross of Christ I Glory (2006)

Instrumentation: SATB (div), a cappella
Duration: 2'

In the Sight of God (2009)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus, a cappella
Duration: 4'

Instant Culture (1985)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, pno, (opt tpt, ob, bsn)
Duration: 14'

Isaiah Canticles, The (2005)

Instrumentation: SATB (div), a cappella
Duration: 9'

Jubilate Deo (O Be Joyful in the Lord) (1979/1996)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, brass quartet [2 tpt, 2 tbn], perc, organ
Duration: 6'

King of Glory, King of Peace (2016)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus, a cappella
Duration: 2'30"

Lilacs Bloomed, The (2009)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, piano
Duration: 8'

Lord Jesus, Think on Me (2006)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, organ
Duration: 3'

Love Came Down at Christmas (2009)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, a cappella (or with keyboard accompaniment)
Duration: 2'

Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis (Montréal) (2000)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, org
Duration: 9'

Missa Brevis (The Brass Mass) (1987)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus (div), brass quintet [2 tpt, hn, tbn, tba]
Duration: 33'

O God of Earth and Altar (1977)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, organ
Duration: 5'

O Sacrum Convivium (O Sacred Banquet) (1999)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, a cappella (w English text)
Duration: 3'

O Sing to the Lord a New Song (Psalm 96) (2003)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, pno
Duration: 5'

O Vos Omnes (1998)

Instrumentation: TTBB chorus, a cappella
Duration: 5'

Pater Noster (Our Father) (2000)

Instrumentation: motet for satb (divisi) a cappella (w English text)
Duration: 4'

Prayer of Supplication and Thanksgiving (1972)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, organ
Duration: 12'

Preces and Responses (2009)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus & priest/cantor, a cappella
Duration: 3'

Proclaim the Lord (1985)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, a cappella
Duration: 3'

Remembrance (2006)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, org, tpt (opt)
Duration: 5'

Requiem (2015)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus (divisi), Soloists (SATB), Organ & String Orchestra
Duration: 40

Shepherds Rejoice! Lift Up Your Eyes (1999)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, a cappella
Duration: 2'

Since Dawn (1995)

Instrumentation: narr; 2 (1) 2 (eh) 22; 4231, timp, 3 perc, pno; stgs
Duration: 20'

Sing to the World (2019)

Spacious Firmament, The (2009)

Instrumentation: SATB double chorus, a cappella
Duration: 3'

St. Peter's Rock (1999)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, organ (opt. trumpet)
Duration: 7'

Stirring the Silence (2006)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus (divisi), children's voices (opt.), strings
Duration: 7'

Tapestries (1982)

Instrumentation: SATB divisi, pno, 4 bells
Duration: 4'

Te Deum Laudamus (You Are God) (2001)

Texture of Creation, The (1988)

Instrumentation: SATB, br qnt, org, perc
Duration: 5'

Thanksgiving (2009)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, organ
Duration: 4'

The Chapel Hill Service (Evening) (2019)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Organ
Duration: 9

The Chapel Hill Service (Rite I) Morning (2019)

Instrumentation: Unison Chorus, Congregation & Organ
Duration:

The Cloths of Heaven (2013)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus, a cappella
Duration: 3

The Lord Ascendeth Up On High (2011)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus, a cappella
Duration: 2'

The Lord Bless You and Keep You (2009)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Trumpet
Duration: 1'

The Lord is My Light (2017)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Organ
Duration: 5'30"

The Mystery of God (2016)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus, a cappella
Duration: 2' 30"

The Playful Rainbow (complete) (2013)

A Choral Cycle of Four Pieces for SATB Youth Chorus & Piano (with optional flute and percussion), based on poetry by Fred Chappell
Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Piano (opt. Fl. & Perc.)
Duration: 11

Thy Goodness, Lord, a Joyful Theme (2019)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Organ
Duration: 4'30"

Treble Woes (1982)

Instrumentation: unison treble voices, piano
Duration: 1'

Ubi Caritas (Where Affection and Love Abide) (2003)

Instrumentation: unison chorus, org (w English text)
Duration: 4'

Venite (O come Let Us Sing) (1997)

Instrumentation: SSA chorus, piano, bells (ad lib)
Duration: 6'

Verses of Peace (2002)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus , kbd
Duration: 4'

Wake! Now a Time Has Come (2020)

Instrumentation: SATB Chorus, a cappella
Duration: 3'

Welcome, Happy Morning! (2011)

An Easter Anthem for SATB Chorus & Brass Quartet
Instrumentation: SATB Chorus & Brass Quartet
Duration: 4:30

When In Our Music God is Glorified (1989)

(formerly titled Let the People Sing!)
Instrumentation: SATB chorus, organ, finger cymbals (ad lib)
Duration: 4'

Windswept (the trees) (1992)

Instrumentation: SATB chorus, ww qnt, pno
Duration: 25'

WINTER (from the forgottens) (2011)

A Four-movement Choral Cycle for SATB, SSAA and TTBB Choruses & Piano
Instrumentation: SATB, SSAA and TTBB Choruses & Piano
Duration: 15'

Concertos

Concerto for Harp and Orchestra (2004)

Instrumentation: hp; 2222; 2200; timp,2perc; str
Duration: 19'

Concerto for Organ and Orchestra (2010)

Instrumentation: solo org: 2(1) 222; 2220; timp, perc; stgs
Duration: 22'

Dayspring (1988)

Instrumentation: solo gtr; 2 (1), 222; 2220, 2 perc; stgs
Duration: 7'

Ere Long We Shall See… (1995/96)

concerto brevis for organ and orchestra
Instrumentation: solo organ; 2(picc) 2(eh) 22; 4231; timp, 2perc; str
Duration: 10'

Instrumental Music

Chautauqua Soliloquy (2005)

Instrumentation: fl, pno
Duration: 5'

Dancing in the Shadows (1990)

Instrumentation: 5 rec, finger cyms (ad lib.)
Duration: 11'

Diminishing Returns (1994)

Instrumentation: 7 perc, pno
Duration: 4'

Fancies Three, The (1988/1997)

Instrumentation: ob
Duration: 9'

Forest Pipings (1989)

Instrumentation: picc, 6fl, afl, bfl (opt)
Duration: 5'

Pairing Around (1987)

Instrumentation: 2 tp, 2 bn
Duration: 6'

Peace Dance (1984)

fantasy ode to the universe
Instrumentation: cl, pno
Duration: 21'

Sonata for Flute & Harp (2018)

Instrumentation: Flute & Harp
Duration: 12

Trumpetings (1988/89)

four interval inventions
Instrumentation: 2 tpt
Duration: 9'

Trumpets of Light (2011)

A Suite in Four Movements
Instrumentation: Trumpet & Organ
Duration: 14

Opera

Good Tidings from the Holy Beast (1977; rev. 2007-08)

a Christmas opera in one act
Instrumentation: 6 soloists, satb; 1101; 1100; perc, pno, org; stgs
Duration: 60'

Orchestral Music

Concerto Grosso (1992)

Instrumentation: hpschd, perc; stgs
Duration: 20'

Creation's Seeing Order (1987)

Instrumentation: 2 picc, 2 e.h., 2 2; 4231; tmp, 2 perc, hp, pno; stgs
Duration: 6'

Dances for Orchestra (1981)

Instrumentation: 2 picc, 222; 4131; timp, perc; stgs; antiphonal brass: 2 tpt, 2 tbn
Duration: 13'

Dayspring (1988)

Instrumentation: solo gtr; 2 (1), 222; 2220, 2 perc; stgs
Duration: 7'

Ere Long We Shall See… (1995/96)

concerto brevis for organ and orchestra
Instrumentation: solo organ; 2(picc) 2(eh) 22; 4231; timp, 2perc; str
Duration: 10'

Hail the Coming Day (2013)

A Festive Piece for Orchestra
Instrumentation: 2,1 2,1 2,1 2,1; 4331; timp, 3 perc, hp; stgs
Duration: 10

Hues (1993)

three brief tone poems for orchestra
Instrumentation: 2(1) 2 (eh), 2 2; 4231; timp, 3 perc, pno; stgs
Duration: 12'

In Memory H.H.L. (2005)

Instrumentation: String Orchestra
Duration: 4

In the Autumn Days (1984)

symphony for chamber orchestra
Instrumentation: 1212; 2100; perc. pno; stgs
Duration: 14'

Independence Day (from Symphony No. 2) (2016)

Instrumentation: 2,1 2,1 2,1 2,1; 4331; timp, 3 perc, hp, pno; stgs
Duration: 8

Lairs of Soundings (1982)

triptych for soprano & double string orchestra
Instrumentation: soprano, double string orchestra
Duration: 11'

Memorial Day (from Symphony No. 2) (2016)

Instrumentation: 2,1 2,1 2,1 2,1; 4331; timp, 3 perc, hp, pno; stgs
Duration: 6

Phoenix and Again (1983)

Instrumentation: 2222; 4231; timp, perc; stgs
Duration: 6'

PHOENIX for orchestra (Study) (2007)

Instrumentation: 2,1 222; 4221 antiphonal brass 0220; timp, perc, hp, org;stgs
Duration: 10'

Prism of Life (1981)

Instrumentation: 2,picc 2,eh 22 cbn; 4331; timp, 3perc, hp, pno; stgs
Duration: 19

Since Dawn (1995)

Instrumentation: narr; 2 (1) 2 (eh) 22; 4231, timp, 3 perc, pno; stgs
Duration: 20'

Symphony No. 2 "America"

Instrumentation: 2,1 2,1 2,1 2,1; 4331; timp, 3 perc, hp, pno; stgs
Duration: 22

Symphony of Seasons (Symphony No. 1) (2002)

Instrumentation: 2,1 2,1 2,1 2,1; 4331; timp, 3 perc, hp, pno; stgs
Duration: 30'

Thanksgiving Day (from Symphony No. 2) (2016)

Instrumentation: 2,1 2,1 2,1 2,1; 4331; timp, 3 perc, hp, pno; stgs
Duration: 8

When Morning Stars Begin to Fall (1986/1999)

Instrumentation: 2,picc 2,eh 2,bcl 2,cbn; 4331; timp, 3perc, hp, pno; str
Duration: 13'

Organ Music

Aeolian Sonata, The (2002)

for organ
Instrumentation: organ
Duration: 12'

Angels (2018)

Two Short Tone Poems for Organ
Instrumentation: Organ
Duration: 6'30"

Celebration (2003)

variations for organ
Instrumentation: organ
Duration: 10'

Ere Long We Shall See… (1995/96)

concerto brevis for organ and orchestra
Instrumentation: solo organ; 2(picc) 2(eh) 22; 4231; timp, 2perc; str
Duration: 10'

Fanfare (2000)

for organ
Instrumentation:
Duration: 5'

Glory and Peace (2008)

a suite of seven reflections for organ
Instrumentation: organ
Duration: 15

Holy Seasons (2018)

Instrumentation: Organ
Duration: 25

In Gold & Black (1993/2002)

processional for organ
Instrumentation: organ
Duration: 10'

In Memory H.H.L. (Organ Version) (2005/14)

Instrumentation: Organ
Duration: 4

In Mystery & Wonder (The Casavant Diptych) (2003)

for organ
Instrumentation: organ
Duration: 10'

Noel's Psalm (2017)

A Sonata for Organ
Instrumentation: Organ
Duration: 14

Pageant for Sally (1975)

Instrumentation: organ
Duration: 5'

Phoenix Fanfare & Processional (1979/1985)

for organ, brass & percussion
Instrumentation: organ, brass quartet [2 trumpets, 2 trombones], 1 percussion
Duration: 10'

Salem Sonata (2004)

Spreckels' Fancy (2005)

a festive piece for organ
Instrumentation: organ
Duration: 6'

St. John's Suite (2007)

four chorale preludes
Instrumentation: organ
Duration: 12'

Triptych for Manuals (1974)

Instrumentation: organ
Duration: 7'

Piano Music

Five Senses, The (2003)

Instrumentation: pno
Duration: 9

Six Interval Inventions (1988)

Instrumentation: pno
Duration: 13

Sonata for Piano (1987)

Instrumentation: pno
Duration: 16

String Orchestra

Burlington Muses (Two Imaginary Dances) (2017)

Two Imaginary Dances
Instrumentation: String Orchestra
Duration: 6

In Memory H.H.L. (2005)

Instrumentation: String Orchestra
Duration: 4

Lairs of Soundings (1982)

triptych for soprano & double string orchestra
Instrumentation: soprano, double string orchestra
Duration: 11'

Vocal Music

Boswell Songs (1987)

Instrumentation: high voice, pno
Duration: 10'

Creation Canticles (1986)

a song cycle of praise
Instrumentation: soprano, organ
Duration: 16'

Cummings' Suite (2006)

Instrumentation: high voice, piano
Duration: 10'

Five Early (and often naughty) Odes (1978)

Instrumentation: bass-baritone, piano
Duration: 5'

From the Mountains (1999)

Instrumentation: High Voice, Piano
Duration: 11'

Gentle Alleluias (1989/1999)

A Sacred Song for High Voice and Organ
Instrumentation: High Voice (or Unison Treble Voices), Organ
Duration: 3'

Grounded Psalms (2017)

Instrumentation: Solo Voice (or Unison Chorus) & Organ
Duration: 10

In the Almost Evening (1983)

A Nocturne
Instrumentation: soprano, clarinet, piano
Duration: 13

Lairs of Soundings (1982)

triptych for soprano & double string orchestra
Instrumentation: soprano, double string orchestra
Duration: 11'

Nursery Problems (1982)

Instrumentation: sop, perc (ad lib. Played by the singer)
Duration: 9'

Portraits (1982)

Instrumentation: sop, pno
Duration: 5'

Spring Thunder (1980)

Instrumentation: sop, fl
Duration: 8'

the moon commands… (1985)

Instrumentation: sop, fl, perc,pno
Duration: 12'

Three Nativity Songs (1973-4; rev. 1978)

Instrumentation: sop; stg qrt
Duration: 10'

Triptych of Gratitude to the Divine (1976)

Instrumentation: soprano, piano
Duration: 12'

Two Soprano Songs (1982/2002)

Instrumentation: sop, pno
Duration: 5'