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Twelve performances of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” between May 3 and May 19, 2019 came to a close. I had the pleasure of being the Music Director for this fantastic production. Below are some photographic highlights! Continue reading
My newest anthem is now available through Beckenhorst Press. A full audio recording and preview images are available here:
https://www.beckenhorstpress.com/o-day-of-peace-that-dimly-shines/
Today I was pleased to present a short recital at Riverside Place, a retirement community in Midland. It has been fifteen years since I’ve presented a solo piano classical recital, so a tuxedo seemed appropriate. 🙂
Selections included:
-Song Without Words No. 1 in E major – Mendelssohn
-Nocturne in F Minor Op. 55 No. 1 – Chopin
-Allegro, from Sonata No. 50 in C Major – Haydn
-Clair de lune – Debussy
-Intermezzo in B-flat Minor – Brahms
-Argentine Dances (Movements 1, 2, and 3) – Ginastera
-Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho – arr. J. Black
Also included some extemporaneously spoken program notes which may have questionable accuracy. 🙂
Chorale and Bella Voce at Midland Center for the arts presented “Eliza Hamilton’s Song” on November 10, 2018. I had the pleasure of playing four-hand arrangements of “The Nightengale” and “The Girl I Left Behind Me” by Dan Forrest, as well as playing keyboard for Lexi Lawson (Eliza Hamilton from Lin-Manuel Maranda’s “Hamilton”). Below are a few pictures and a rehearsal clip with Lexi Lawson.
Lexi Lawson on stage.
Short clip of rehearsal.
My arrangement of “Joshua Fit the Battle” is now available on SheetMusicPlus.com. Just follow this link!
This piece is moderately advanced, but not unnecessarily difficult. Paying careful attention to the stylistic articulations, sparse pedaling, and rhythmic drive is most important.
On June 24, 2018, I had the the pleasure of singing with Camerata and providing a second set of hands on some four-hand piano accompaniment.
The repertoire was varied and included several of Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes, “Fern Hill” by Corigliano, and even hits by Dolly Parton, Barbara Streisand, and Cyndi Lauper. Continue reading
Albert H. Malotte’s beloved setting of “The Lord’s Prayer” gets a refreshing piano-vocal treatment – for today – with new harmonies and flourishes, bringing an old standard into the 21st century. The piano accompaniment is challenging but rewarding, and the familiar vocal line gets a few new treatments.
Suitable for church or concert hall.
All FIVE settings are available:
(These settings are available only on SheetMusicPlus. I am not authorized to sell or distribute these separately due to copyrights held by Hal Leonard and G. Schirmer.)
It was an exciting weekend to premiere “Change Ring on FRED GRAMANN” on February 25 in front of Fred Gramann himself. This event was held in Kettering, Ohio at the Adventist Church. Many thanks to the Carillon Choir of Midland First United Methodist Church for their work and dedication.
Above: Fred Gramann and Jantz Black. Continue reading
Fall/Christmas release from Lorenz/SoundForth – my SATB setting of “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”
This setting pairs the familiar text with an original tune set for choir and piano.
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