Mazurka for guitar

Mazurka for guitar

Mazurka for guitar. 3′. 1984, rev. 2018, 2022. MIDI recording: A transcription of the Mazurka for piano from 1983. I mention Mazurka in a peripatetic ramble here about my guitar composing. I believe I wrote it for Bill Ghezzi as my first try at writing for...
Spirituals for Piano Trio

Spirituals for Piano Trio

Spirituals for Piano Trio. 11′. Commissioned and premiered by the Arcadian Trio, Igor Szwec, violin, Vivian Barton Dozor, cello, Diane Goldsmith, piano. Premiered 20 Jan 2019, Abington Presbyterian Church, Abington, Pa. See & hear the complete score at...
A Child’s Afternoon

A Child’s Afternoon

A Child’s Afternoon. Two characteristic pieces for flute and organ, 9′. In two movements: (1) No one to play with, (2) Someone to play with. Commissioned by Anna Meyer. Premiered by Anna Meyer, flute, and Erik Meyer, organ, 4 Oct 2019, Christ Church,...
Hymns

Hymns

Behold the Best, the Greatest Gift (Anon.) (2010). Score    Creation Sings with Grateful Praise (Michael G. Tavella) (2004). Score. Harmonization and voicing only; tune by Michael G. Tavella God Offers Christ (in process) (2005) The Hollow Reed (in...
Anthems

Anthems

Behold the Best, the Greatest Gift (Anon.) SATB, org. (2010) $2.10 First page. Commissioned for the installation of the Kegg pipe organ at Phoenixville Presbyterian Church, Pennsylvania. Original tune, text from Scottish Hymnal, early American refrain text. Excellent...