Choral

…at that moment past midnight for chorus a cappella

Listen, Ye People of God (1996, rev. 2002) (ca. 16’), mixed chorus, organ, timpani, horn, trumpet

·      Premiered May 24, 1996 at Andrews University

·      2^nd Performance in Benton Harbor, MI (2002)

·      Composed for Stephen Zork at Andrews University for a religious program at Pioneer Memorial Church. Biblical texts come from Deuteronomy, 2 Thessalonians, and Jeremiah.

Psalm 61 (2002) (ca. 9’), mixed chorus a cappella

·      Premiered by members of the Tanglewood Festival Chorus in Seiji Ozawa Hall at Tanglewood (2002).

·      Written under the supervision of John Oliver, Tanglewood Festival Chorus Director, Steve Mackey, and Michael Gandolfi.

Sympathy (2001) (ca. 9’), mixed chorus, flute, percussion, harp

·      Premiered by the Leigh Morris Chorale in St. Paul, MN (2002)

·      Text from Paul Laurence Dunbar and written as a composition competition entry.

Alleluia (2003) (4’45’’), mixed chorus a cappella

·      Premiered by the Oakwood Aeolians of Oakwood College, Lloyd Mallory, director in Huntsville, AL (April, 2006)

·      Another performance is scheduled for May 31, 2009 with the Lloyd Mallory Singers, Dr. Lloyd Mallory, Jr. conducting.

My Lord, What a Mournin’ (2005) (ca. 4’), mixed chorus and piano

·      Premiered in Cape Town, South Africa (2005) by Willis Patterson and the “Our Own Thing Chorale”

·      Second and third Performance (4/6/06 & 5/2006) by the Morgan State University Choir at Morgan State University, Dr. Eric Conway, conductor

·      Written for a tour to South Africa in June/July 2005.

Let the Words of My Mouth (2005) (ca. 1’25”), mixed chorus a cappella

·      Premiered December 31, 2005 in Chattanooga, TN at the General Youth Conference by the GYC Choir, www.generalyouthconference.org

·      Written especially for this conference and conducted by the composer.

The Day is At Hand (2005) (ca. 4’46”), mixed chorus, brass quartet, and piano

·      Premiered December 31, 2005 in Chattanooga, TN at the General Youth Conference by the GYC Choir, www.generalyouthconference.org

·      Written for this conference and conducted by the composer.

Lamb of God, Who Liveth (2007) (ca. 7’46”), mixed chorus, organ, and string orchestra

·      Premiered at Sligo SDA Church, Takoma Park, MD. Dr. Lloyd Mallory Jr., conductor

·      Written for an Easter celebration service at Sligo SDA Church in Takoma Park, MD.

Come Unto Me (2007) (ca. 5’), mixed chorus and piano, mixed chorus and orchestra

·      Pine Forge Academy Choir and Orchestra, May 5, 2007. Jason Max Ferdinand, conductor

·      Morgan State University Annual Spring Concert, Dr. Eric Conway, conductor, May 6, 2007

In this Marriage (2006) for mixed choir a cappella, Andrews University, August 2006

·      Written for the composer’s wedding

A Clean Heart  (2009)

·      The first of Four Sacred Motets for SATB Choir a cappella.

·      Premiered by Dr. Eric Conway and the Morgan State University Choir, October 25, 2009.

·      Performed by Tom Hall and the Baltimore Choral Arts Society on their annual Christmas Concert, December 1, 2009.

Organ

Ascend the Mountain: A Walk with Dr. King  (2000) (ca. 9’)

·      Premiered by Kenneth Logan at Andrews University (2000)

·      2^nd Performance by Linda Mack in Benton Harbor, MI (2002)

·      Other miscellaneous performances

·      William Kitterman, Yale University, May 2007

·      Composed for a special Black History Month celebration program at Andrews University, February 2000 in Pioneer Memorial Church

Canção de Néiazinha (2006) for Organ and String Quartet, Andrews University, August 2006

·      Written for the composer’s wedding.

Variations on Balm in Gilead  (2001) (ca. 6’)

·      Premiered by Marilyn Mason at the University of Michigan (June 2001)

·      2^nd Performance by Linda Mack in Benton Harbor (2002)

·      Commissioned by Marilyn Mason

From Me Flows Understanding (2002) (ca. 19’) with soprano solo

·      Premiered by Julia Lindsey, soprano and Linda Mack, organ in Benton Harbor, MI (2002)

·      Later performances by Jill Pearon, soprano and Krista Shinew, organ in southeast Michigan, (fall of 2002)

·      Commissioned by the Twin Cities (Michigan) Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Piano

Sonata for Piano (2002) (ca. 12’)

·      Premiered by the composer at the University of Michigan, November 24, 2003 

·      Pianist Terrence Wilson to perform the sonata on Thurs, Apr 29, 2010 in Seattle at the University of Washington World Series piano concert series.

12 New Preludes for the New Earth

·      World Premiere by pianist Daniel Lau at the College of Notre Dame, November 21, 2009

Fantasía Rítmica  (2003) (ca. 7’)

·      Premiered at Morgan State University by Dr. Stephanie Bruning, February 26, 2007

Encounters with I AM (2001) (ca. 40’)

·      Three movements premiered by the composer in Benton Harbor, MI (June 2002)

…Of Love and Peace (2003) (ca. 2’ 40”)

·      Premiered by the composer at the Tokyo SDA Church, Tokyo, Japan (June 2003)

Vocal Music

Thoughts of Idle Hours (1998 – 1999) (ca. 12’) soprano and piano

            - Text by Myra Viola Wilds

·      Premiered by Varvara Fitisova and James Lee III (April 2000)

·      2^nd Performance at Indiana University (March 2001)

·      3^rd song of the cycle included in the 2^nd Anthology of Art Songs by African American Composers compiled by Willis Patterson

·      Performed at Morgan State University, February 26, 2007 by Dr. Margaret Olson and Dr. Samuel Springer

Set Me As A Seal Upon Thine Heart (2004)

·      Premiered by Laura Heilig and James Lee III in Troy, MI, July 11, 2004

·      Performed by Dr. Margaret Olson and Dr. Samuel Springer on February 26, 2007 at Morgan State University

·      Written for a wedding in Troy, MI

Four Songs of Love and Death (2003) (ca. 10’), bass/baritone and piano

- Text by Langston Hughes

·      Premiered by Vincent Stringer and Adam Mahonske at Morgan State University, February 26, 2007.

Orchestral and Symphonic Band Music

Papa Lapa (2001) (11’ 33’’)

·      First movement (Arise to Existence 1924) premiered by the University Philharmonia Orchestra at the University of Michigan, February 6, 2001

·      Read by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, April 22, 2001 with Thomas Wilkins at the podium.

·      Written as a master’s thesis under the supervision of William Bolcom

·      Instrumentation: 2 fl, 2 ob, e.hn, 2 cl, 2 bsn, 4 hn, 3 trp, 3 trb, tb, timp + 3 perc, harp, piano, and strings

A Place for God’s People (2002) (ca. 12’)

·      Premiered by the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra (February 23, 2002)

·      Commissioned for the centennial celebration of Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI

·      Instrumentation: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bsn, 4 hn, 3 trp, 3 trb, tb, timp + 3 perc, piano, and strings

Through the Eyes of Time (2003) (10’ 34’’)

·      Premiered by the Alabama All-State Orchestra in Mobile, AL (Feb. 8, 2004) with Anthony Elliott, conductor

·      Commissioned by the Alabama All-State Festival Orchestra

·      Instrumentation: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bsn, 4 hn, 3 trp, 3 trb, tb, timp + 3 perc, harp, and strings

Shirat Ha Seh (2003) (ca. 16’ – 17’), mixed chorus and large orchestra

·      To be premiered

·      Instrumentation: 2 fl, 2 ob, e.hn, 2 cl, b.cl, 2 bsn, cbsn, 4 hn, 3 trp, 3 trb, tb,  timp + 3 perc, celesta, harp, mixed chorus (SATB), and strings

Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (2005 – 2006) (ca. 20’)

·      Composed for Milica Jelaca Jovanovic

·      Instrumentation: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bsn, 4 hn, 3 trp, 3 trb, tb, timp + 3 perc, harp, solo piano, and strings

·      To be premiered

Beyond Rivers of Vision (2005) (ca. 14’)

·      World Premiere, October 19 – 21, 2006 with the National Symphony Orchestra,

·      Leonard Slatkin conducting at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

·      Written as a dissertation under the supervision of Michael Daugherty

·      Instrumentation: 2 fl, 2 ob, e.hn, 2 cl, 2 bsn, cbsn, 4 hn, 3 trp, 3 trb, tb, timp + 3 perc, celesta, harp, and strings

·      Performance of the first movement by the Baltimore/Soulful Symphony Orchestra, (Martin Luther King Program), January 15, 2008 with Joseph Young conducting.

·      Performance of the first movement by the Philadelphia Orchestra with Thomas Wilkins conducting, (Martin Luther King Program) January 21, 2008

·      Performance of the first movement by the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Thomas Wilkins conducting, (Classical Roots Concert), February 21 – 23, 2008

·      Performance of the first and third movements with the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, September 26, 2008 with Robin Fountain conducting.

·      Performance of the first movement with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, November 10 and 12, 2008 with Thomas Wilkins conducting.

·      Performance of the first movement with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. February 15, 2009 with David Loebel conducting.

·      Complete work scheduled to be performed with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on January 29 – 30, 2010 with Leonard Slaktin conducting.

A Different Soldier’s Tale (2008) (23’)

·      World Premiere, December 11 – 14, 2008 with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Leonard Slatkin conducting.

…and when he had opened the sixth seal (2009) (4’)

·      World Premiere, April 26, 2009 with the Morgan State University Symphonic Band, Melvin N. Miles, Jr. conducting.

Chamber Music

Sonata for Violin and Piano (2000) (16’ 33’)

·      Premiered by John Littlejohn, violin and James Lee III, piano at the University of Michigan (April 9, 2000)

·      Composed for John Littlejohn’s senior recital.

Sonata for Cello and Piano (2002) (20’)

·      Premiered by Anthony Elliott, cello and James Lee III, piano at the University of Michigan (April 2002)

The Appointed Time for String Quartet  (1999) (ca. 22’)

·      Premiered in Seiji Ozawa Hall at the Tanglewood Music Center, August 4, 2002

Into Sonic Horizons (2006) (ca. 24’)

·      Premiered by Anita Thesen, flute, Elizabeth Gunlogsen, clarinet, and James Lee III, piano, February 26, 2007 at Morgan State University

·      Composed especially for the inaugural program of the Morgan Chamber Players and James Lee III’s faculty recital featuring selected music composed from (1998 – 2007)

Chôro sem tristeza (2009) (5’)

·      World Premiere by Anita Thesen, flute on February 17, 2009 at Morgan State University.

Scenes Upon Eternity’s Edge (2009) (15’)

·      World Premiere to be by the Monument Piano Trio and Flute on February 28, 2010 in Baltimore, MD at An die Musik.

Sonata for solo cello (2009/10) (16’)

·      To be premiered by Troy Stuart

Negro Spiritual Arrangements

Give Me Jesus  (1998) (ca. 3’ 30’’)

• Premiered by Janice Chandler, soprano and James Lee III, piano at Andrews University (Nov. 1998)
• 2^nd performance by Candace Johnson (May 2002)
• 3^rd performance by Julia Lindsay (June 2002)
• 4^th performance by Candace Johnson (September 2002)

This Little Light of Mine (2001) (ca. 2’ 30”)

• Premiered by Marcía Porter at the University of Michigan, December 9, 2001.
• Subsequent Performances by Julia Lindsay, Candace Johnson, and Alice Tillman
• Included in the New Negro Spiritual Anthology compiled by Willis Patterson