Bob Perkins, R.I.P.

[An edited version of this published in Broad Street Review 28 Jan 2025, “Remembering beloved WRTI jazz announcer Bob Perkins.”] Jazz broadcaster Bob Perkins, an announcer on radio station WRTI in Philadelphia for 25 years, died yesterday, January 19th. He...

Endless Morn of Light

Endless Morn of Light. For six singers and viol consort, 20′. Commissioned by the Sylvan Consort of Viols and Variant 6 and premiered by them 14, 15, 16 Mar 2025 in Philadelphia, Wilmington DE and Bala Cynwyd PA. Words by John Milton (1608–1674), At a Solemn...

Jesus Stood on the Shore

Jesus Stood on the Shore. SATB div, SATB Soloists, Organ, 20′. John 21:1–19. Commissioned by The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Seattle, Washington, Michael Plagerman, Director of Sacred Music, for the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. Premiered there 28 Feb...

Even the Grass Must Sing

Even the Grass Must Sing. SATB, small orchestra (1111-2100-timp-pno-str), or SATB, piano, 18′. Text: Jane Flanders (1940-2001). Commissioned by The Choristers, David Spitko, Artistic Director, and premiered by them 26 Apr 2025, Trinity Lutheran Church, Lansdale,...