A Blessing
SA and piano, Alliance Music AMP-0712
This is an Irish blessing, although not the familiar words, and was commissioned by St. John’s Ravenscourt Boys’ Choir, Winnipeg MB, under the direction of Michael Proudfoot. This lyrical setting is especially suited to young voices or Women’s Chorus and the last verse includes a wonderful descant. See score & listen
The Lamb
SA, piano, flute, & oboe, Jubilate Music VG-365
A haunting setting of William Blake’s wonderful poetry. The work won the first Ruth Watson Henderson Composition Award from Choirs Ontario. Expressive and lyrical writing brings out the best in young voices. An excellent concert and festival selection. See score YouTube
Long Long Ago
unison and piano, An easy Christmas work for young voices, Choristers’ Guild-out of print. Contact composer
new release 2025 Prayer of St. Francis
ICC Publishing House, Henry Leck Choral Series, Beckenhorst Press
SA & keyboard, ICC Publishing House ICC4029
SAB & keyboard, ICC Publishing House ICC5007
SATB & keyboard, ICC Publishing House ICC5008
‘Prayer of St. Francis’ is a lyrical and heartfelt setting of the beloved prayer. Its expressive melodies and rich harmonies make it a beautiful choice for choirs seeking a reflective and uplifting piece. See score & listen
Sunny Bank
SA (or TB) & piano, Hinshaw Music HMC1939
This is a joyful, contemporary setting of the traditional English carol text. The work won First Prize in the Amadeus Choir of Greater Toronto Carol Competition. Imaginative piano writing, spirited rhythms, plus whistling make this a engaging work for young voices. See score & listen Listen YouTube ChoralTracks
Sweet Peace
SA & organ, now available from the composer
This sacred work was commissioned for the opening service of the Montreal Organ Festival 2017, the joint convention of the Royal Canadian College of Organists, American Guild of Organists (Eastern Division), and Canadian International Organ Competition. The anthem, for upper voices and organ, is based on John 14: 27 and poetry by George Herbert (1593-1633). YouTube
When Christ Was Born of Mary Free
SA & piano, Hinshaw Music HMC1978
Particularly effective for young voices, a lilting melody gathers momentum and bursts into a joyous “Gloria in excelsis”. A First Prize winner in the Amadeus Choir Carol Competition, this is an excellent concert and festival selection and Carol concert. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks