I am currently open for commissions. Please contact for information.
ART SONGS FOR NEW BEGINNINGS BY DENISE RIVERA I have been asked to compose a 3-minute voice art song for an anthology of songs as an "answer to the canonical 24 Italian songs, but with a modern twist". This project is headed by Denise Rivera and will be published in early 2023. Updates are available on Facebook and Twitter under #ArtSongsForNewBeginnings The piece has two components - beginner (high voice) and advanced (baritone) Look for "Mountain Prairie" by Jessica McMann. The advanced version with piano will be available for sale spring 2025. Arrangement for orchestra available by special request.
NEW OPERA WITH DEANTHA EDMUNDS I have been commissioned to arrange an opera for Deantha Edmunds with support from Amplified Opera. This project is expected to finish over the next few years.
STORIES OF MY PEOPLE SUITE 12 mins I have received funding from Calgary Arts Development Original Peoples Investment Fund to compose new works for flute and piano. Stories Of My People includes 3 movements for Flute/Alto Flute and Piano. World Premier of 1. Winter Sorrows and Summer Flowers was on July 1st 2021 at the Pender Island Flute Retreat. Watch Here. The world premier of movement two was at the Valhalla School of Music in August 2021. Lauren Eselson performed both movements. The full suite was premiered in Halifax on June 29th, 2022. Score available.
CECILIA CONCERTS; The Realities Which We Have Made 8 mins I am the inaugural composer-in-residence for Cecilia Concerts in Halifax, NS. The premier of my work The Realities We Have Made for Alto Flute, C Flute, Viola, and Piano was joined with Karen Shepherd and Beverly McKiver for a chamber music concert on June 29th, 2022. This score is available.
The River Has Many Ways of Being 9 mins This is a medium difficulty 6-movement piece for Flutist (Concert, Alto, and Bass) Viola and Piano. There are bowed piano sections that call for thick nylon guitar strings. This piece follows the river from a mountain spring to a wandering river upon the plains. Score is available.
RE:naissance OPERA: Blood, Fire, Flames 5 mins I was commissioned to write a new section for the Queen of Carthage, a new production from RE:OPERA and Early Music Vancouver. I contributed "Blood, Fire, Flames" for lyric soprano and baroque ensemble. More information about the project can be found here: https://events.sfu.ca/wcp/event/35222-the-queen-of-carthage-world-premiere Weaving Sounds: piwan I was asked by Connor Chee and Renata Yazzie to contribute to an anthology of beginner piano music by native american composers. This is an excellent resource for early piano teachers who are looking to add an authentic voice to their studio. You can find purchase links here: Weaving Sounds
SCORES FOR SALE Score are available on my website. Please contact me directly for licensing, and rental inquiries and to inquire about scores for only Indigenous musicians (Inni, Otemihin, etc.)
CALGARY PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PROJECT: Muskwa's Mountain Home I was offered a commission to write a symphonic piece for a new series with Tom Jackson along with Jason Young and Sonny Ray Day Rider. This project was being mentored by Cris Dersken. This work also received performances by the Edmonton Symphony and Sinfonia Ancaster. This work is available for purchase or rent - digital copies only.