Beautiful music dives down into our souls and brings to the surface a desire to connect with ourselves and each other. Seeking a deeper connection to God, nature, and humanity inspires me to create compositions beyond my wildest dreams. I have always loved the idea of feeling through music. I’ve looked for musical inspiration from my time in nature: the mountains of Alaska and Colorado, the tropics of the Hawaiian islands, and the forests of New England and the great Pacific Northwest. My inspiration comes first and foremost from my relationship with God, family, and all the friends I have met and will continue to meet. Explore this site to engage with me and my work.
Featured Work
vénite adorémus Emanuel
“In reflecting on the O Antiphons, I called to mind the traditional tune for the hymn “O Come, O Come Emmanuel.” As I read through the strophes, I felt the true yearning and excitement for the coming of the Messiah, the Emmanuel. My favorite Christmas hymn is “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” I took musical themes from these two hymns and fashioned a choral/orchestral work that embodies the dawn on Advent towards to joy of Christmas. The latin texts “veni, veni Emanuel” and “vénite adorémus Dominum” are used in addition to the texts of the O Antiphons.”