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The Green Shores of Fogo – When I first heard this Newfoundland folk song, I was struck by its haunting beauty. Here it is in a simple arrangement for SAB choir and piano, performed by the Syme Seniors Choir. The sheet music is available from Sheet Music Plus.

Have you ever thought how you would describe a blissful day in music? This solo viola composition portrays a day of perfect happiness in my childhood, filled with beauty, fun, and friendship. Thanks to Rory McLeod for the beautiful performance, and Nick Pinchuk for the great visuals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdPn8cxSVfU

Prends moi tel que je suis — “take me as I am” — quirks and all! Here’s my composition for strings (double string quartet plus double bass) that goes from prickly to lush and back again. My thanks to Nick Pinchuck for the animation.

I’ve been posting recordings of some of my compositions on YouTube lately. I’m thrilled that Ensemble Meitarim has recorded Ocean:Skies:City, my suite for flute, violin, and piano. I pictured the ocean here, not from the safety of the beach, but from the perspective of a boat or ship far from shore, surrounded by waves, withContinueContinue reading “Ocean:Skies:City”

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