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Forthcoming Events

Two movements from the ‘from the Gaelic’: 10 Preludes on Irish Melodies for organ. Slane I: Be thou my vision and 8: Cormac: For the might of thine arm we bless thee
To be performed by Florence Mustric during the lunchtime recital ‘Unheard genius’ in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, OH, on November 1st and 29th 2023.
In Flanders Fields for soprano solo, SATB and oboe (or other melodic instrument)
To be performed by the Saskatoon Chamber Singers Remembrance Day Concert, Requiem for the Living and the Dead with Jayes Hawn (Director) and Kevin Junk (Oboe), at Knox United Church, Saskatoon, on November 11th 2023 at 3:00-5:00pm.
Mowenlied for contralto, alto saxophone and piano – the 5th song from Morgenstern Lieder
To be performed by Saskia Klumpp (contralto) and Ruth Pereira-Medina (flute), during a ‘toddlers concert” at the Opera Berlin Germany on November 15th 2023.


Recent Events

Twelve Preludes for piano
Performed by Kei Enomoto during a Cello and Piano Concert (thanks to a beautiful encounter in Canada). At the Gallery Momoon, Fukuoka, Japan on August 11th 2023.
Lost Traveller’s Dream for organ (opus 32)
Performed by Jonathan Oldengarm during a twilight recital Mysteries and Dances, at the Elora Festival, in St. John’s Anglican Church, Elora, Ontario, on Thursday, July 13th 2023 at 9:00pm.
Sonata for soprano saxophone and harp
Performed by Gianfranco Brundo (soprano saxophone) and Alba Brundo (harp) during a concert in the Sala Scaratti of the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella in Naples, Italy, on June 30th 2023.
One Midsummer’s Morning: an English folk-set for Wind Ensemble
Performed by the University of Toronto wind ensemble, Jeffrey Reynolds (conductor), during the final concert before Professor Reynolds retirement at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto,Toronto, Ontario, on April 1st 2023.
Lord Jesus, think on me for SA(T)B and organ
Performed by the Choir of St. Paul’s, Mr W. Edward McCall (Director of Music) during the Third Sunday in Lent Holy Eucharist Service on March 12th 2023.
Three movements from Seven Preludes on Latino Hymns for organ. Cuando fue Jesus (The Raising f Lazarus), Saludo, saludo (Christmas), Mananitas a La and Virgen de Guadaloupe (Morning Song to the Virgin),
Performed by Silas Friesen (trumpet) and Jonathan Oldengarm (organ) during a Lunchtime Concert at the Metropolitan United Church, Toronto, on February 23rd 2023.
The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists SATB and organ    
Performed by the Choir of the Church of St. Patrick, Matthew Koraus (Music Director), during the 11:30am, The Baptism of the Lord Service, at the Church of St. Patrick, Huntington, New York, on January 8th, 2023.
The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists SATB and organ     
Performedd by the Choir of First-St. Andrew’s United Church, Paul Merritt (Organist emeritus), during the 10:30am, Baptism of the Lord Service, at First-St Andrew’s United Church, London, Ontario, on January 8th, 2023 at 10:30am.
The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists SATB and organ   
Performedd by the Choir of Canterbury United Methodist Church, Lester Seigel (conductor) during the Baptism of the Lord Service, at Canterbury United Methodist Church, in Mountain Brook, Birmingham, AL, on Sunday January 8th 2023.
The Lord He Comes for SATB with organ or 2 trumpets and euphonium    
Performed by the Choir of First-St. Andrew’s United Church, Paul Merritt (Organist Emeritus), during the 10:30am, Advent IV – Love Service, at First-St Andrew’s United Church, London, Ontario, on December 18th, 2022.
Bunessan and Cormac for organ, two movements from the ‘from the Gaelic’: 10Preludes on Irish Melodies
Performed by Florence Mustric during the lunchtime recital ‘Aain’t nothin’ but a scale’ in Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, OH, on August 3rd and 10th 2022.
Raftsman’s Song and High Summer, movements #2 & #6 from Northern Landscapes for soprano saxophone and organ
Performed by Claudia Tesorino (soprano saxophone) and Lukas Storch (organ) during three Beyond the Hills concerts in Germany, in the Evangelist-Lutheran Kirchengemeinde, Bad Doberaner Münster, on July 1st, 2022, the Stadtkirche Fürstenberg/Havel, on July 2nd 2022 and the Stadkirche Neustrellitz, on July 3rd 2022.
Sonata for soprano saxophone and harp
Performed by Gianfranco Brundo (soprano saxophone) and Alba Brundo (harp) during a concert at the 2nd Saxophone Week celebration, organized by the Arcangelo Corelli Conservatory of Music in the Vittorio Emanuele Theatre, in Messina, Sicily, Italy at 9:00pm on May 21st 2022.
Also on the same program:
Preghiera: Beati i poveri in spirito for soprano solo, (optional SATB), soprano saxophone & harp
Performed by Livia Micale (soprano), Gianfrano Brundo (soprano saxophone), and Alba Brundo (harp).
NOVA: 12 variations on a Scotian Theme for wind ensemble
Premiered by the Acadia University Wind Ensemble, Mark Hopkins (Director), during a concert at the School of Music, Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia on April 10th 2022.
'from the Gaelic': 10 Preludes on Irish Melodies for organ
Performed by Florence Mustric on the historic Beckerath organ during the lunchtime recital in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Ohio, on March 2nd and 9th 2022.
Elmer Iseler in my life - an article Written by Derek Healey, posted in the CAMMAC Toronto Region Newsletter, in the February/March issue. CAMMAC Toronto Region Newsletter

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
Performed by the Choir of First-St Andrew’s United Church, Paul Merritt (Organist Emeritus), during the 10:30am ‘The Body and Bodies of Christ’ Service, at St-Andrew United Church, London,Ontario, Canada, on January 23rd, 2022.

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
Performed by the Choir of the Church of St. Patrick, Matthew Koraus (Music Director), during the 11:30am Adult Chorale Mass, at the Church of St. Patrick, Huntington, New York on January 9th, 2022.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT - “In Flanders Fields”: The birth and upbringing of a setting
An article by Derek Healey, posted in the CAMMAC Toronto Region Newsletter - October issue (pdf download) - also carried in CAMMAC National’s next Infoletter.

10 Preludes on Irish Melodies for organ
Performed by Florence Mustric on the world-famous Beckerath organ during the lunchtime recital ‘Raising the Harmonic bar’: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Ohio, October 6th and 13th, 2021.

Three Album Leaves for medium/high voice and piano
Performed by Nicholas Music (tenor voice) and Chao Gao (piano) during a recital for partial fulfillment requirement for the degree of Doctoral Music Arts (Music : Performance) in the Stearns Building, Cady Room, University of Michigan on April 14th 2021.

Three movements on Herzlich tut mich verlangen from Choralvorspiele: 52 Preludes on Lutheran Hymns for organ
Performed by Jonathan Oldengarm, during the Passion Sunday Service via YouTube (www.youtube.com/standrewstpaul) from The Church of St-Andrew and St-Paul, Montreal, Quebec, at 11:00am - 12:00pm on March 21 st 2021.

Salish Song and Inuit Hunting Song from Six Canadian Folk Songs: Set I, for SATB and optional piano
Broadcast from the CD into light recorded by musica intima (Alma Classique: ACD2 2613) during a broadcast program on Public Radio Station, Australia's Concert Hall Classic ABC Escape to the wilds of Canada and the music it inspires, on September 9th and April 19th 2020.

Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord for SATB and organ
Podcast (YouTube) by the Choir of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Houston, TX, Dr. Crista Miller (Director of Music /Cathedral Organist), Jeong-Sut Bae (Assistant Organist) during 'Wednesday is still for Choir' Co-Cathedral performance recorded earlier in January, relayed on April 29th 2020.

Salish Song and Inuit Hunting Song from Six Canadian Folk Songs: Set I, for SATB and optional piano
Broadcast from the CD into light recorded by musica intima during a Choral Showcase program on Public Radio station WETA (90.9FM), Greater Washington, Arlington, Virginia, at 9:00pm on April 19th 2020.

Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord for SATB and organ
Performed by the choir of The Church of St. Michael and St. George, Robert Wylie Lehman (Organ and Choirmaster) during the 3rd Sunday in Lent, Holy Eucharist Service, at The Church of St. Michael and St. George, St. Louis, MO on March 15th 2020.

Northern Landscapes Soprano saxophone and organ
Claudia Tesorino (soprano sax.), Jonathan Oldengarm (organ), CD: A Mari Usque ad Mare: Canadian Landscapes - Klanglogo KL1417 Released in Europe on February 28th 2020 & in North America in June 2020.

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
Performed by the Choir of First United Methodist Church of Corvallis, John Collison (Director of Music), Craig Hanson (Organist), as the Offertory during the Morning Service at First United Methodist Church of Corvallis, Corvallis, OR, on January 12th, 2020.

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
Performed by the Choir of First-St Andrew's United Church, Paul Merritt (Organist Emeritus), during the 10:30am Mission and Outreach Service, at St-Andrew United Church, London, Ontario, January 12th, 2020.
Preludio: The Baptism of Jesus the first movement of Three Quiet Pieces for organ:
Performed by Paul Merritt (Organist Emeritus), earlier in the Service.

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
Performed by the Chancel Choir of Grace United Methodist Church, Dan Wagner (Director) during the morning Worship Service at Grace United Methodist Church, Naperville, IL on January 12th, 2020.

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
Performed by the Choir of Gary United Methodist Church, Jennifer Whiting (Director of Music), Kevin Lange (Organist), to dedicate the tithes, offerings and pledges during the Morning Service at Gary United Methodist Church, Naperville, IL on January 12th 2020.

Preludio: The Baptism of Jesus the first movement of Three Quiet Pieces for organ:
Performed by Bruce Power (Organist/Choir Master) during the First Sunday after Epiphany, The Baptism of our Lord Service at the Church of the Holy Cross, Shreveport, Louisiana, on January 12th 2020.

from the Gaelic: four settings of the tune 'Slane' for organ
To be performed by Florence Mustric on the historic Beckerath organ during the lunchtime recital Aspects of time in the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cleveland, Ohio, on January 8th and 15th 2020.

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
Performed by the Choir of Gary United Methodist Church, Jennifer Whiting (Director of Music), Kevin Lange (Organist), as the Offertory of The Baptism of the Lord Sunday Service, at Gary United Methodist Church, Wheaton, IL on January 12th, 2020.

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
To be performed by the Choir of St-Andrew and St-Paul, Montreal, Jonathan Oldengarm (Director of Music), Jean-Sebastian Vailee (Conductor), as the Introit of The Baptism of the Lord service, at St-Andrew and St-Paul Church, Montreal, QC on January 12th, 2020.

The Lord He Comes for SATB with organ
Performed by the Choir of First-St. Andrew's United Church, Paul Merritt (organ), during the Advent One - HOPE, Lessons and Carols Service at First-St. Andrew's United Church, London, Ontario, on December 1st 2019.

Raftsman's Song and High Summer, movements #2 & #6 from Northern Landscapes for soprano saxophone and organ
Performed by Claudia Tesorino (soprano saxophone) and Ekaterina Kofanova (organ) during a concert at the Evangelisches Gemeindezentrum Kirchzarten, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany on June 30th, 2019.

Weihnachten '16 for saxophone ensemble
Performed by The Saxonoras (Saxophone Ensemble), Claudia Tesorino (Director) winning second prize, during 2 concerts, one at the Orchestertreff Berlin at 12:30pm and the other at the FEZ in Berlin at 2:00pm on May 25th 2019.

Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord for SATB and organ
Performed by the Choir of St. John the Divine, Steven Newberry (Director of Music and Worship), during the 9:00 and 11:00am Worship Services at the church of St. John the Divine, Houston, Texas on the third Sunday in Lent, March 24th, 2019.

Banks of Loch Erin for SATB and piano (optional) from Six Canadian Folk Songs: Set 1
Performed by the Vivaldi Chamber Choir, Edette Gagn (Artistic Director), during the Watercolours concert at St. Helen's Anglican Church, Vancouver, BC, March 9th 2019.

Two Organ Preludes - Christe Sanctorum and O Jesus Christ, mein's Lebens Licht
Performed by Paul Merritt during an Organ Recital in the series celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Casavant Organ at First-St. Andrew's United Church, London, Ontario, Canada on February 17th 2019.

Preludio: The Baptism of Christ for organ (1st movement from Three Quiet Pieces)
Performed by Bruce Power (Organist/Choirmaster) during 'The Baptism of our Lord' Service at the Church of the Holy Cross, Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday, January 13th 2019.  

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
To be performed by The Choir of the Church of Our Saviour, Paul J. Murray (Director of Music and Organist) during The Baptism of the Lord service at The Church of Our Saviour, Park Avenue, New York on January 13th, 2019 at 11:00am.  

Weihnachten '16 for saxophone ensemble
Performed by The Saxonoras (Saxophone Ensemble), Claudia Tesorino (Director) winning second prize, during 2 concerts, one at the Orchestertreff Berlin at 12:30pm and the other at the FEZ in Berlin at 2:00pm on May 25th 2019.

Draw Nigh and Take the Body of the Lord for SATB and organ
Performed by the Choir of St. John the Divine, Steven Newberry (Director of Music and Worship), during the 9:00 and 11:00am Worship Services at the church of St. John the Divine, Houston, Texas on the third Sunday in Lent, March 24th, 2019.

Banks of Loch Erin for SATB and piano (optional) from Six Canadian Folk Songs: Set 1
Performed by the Vivaldi Chamber Choir, Edette Gagn (Artistic Director), during the Watercolours concert at St. Helen's Anglican Church, Vancouver, BC, March 9th 2019.

Two Organ Preludes - Christe Sanctorum and O Jesus Christ, mein's Lebens Licht
Performed by Paul Merritt during an Organ Recital in the series celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Casavant Organ at First-St. Andrew's United Church, London, Ontario, Canada on February 17th 2019.

Preludio: The Baptism of Christ for organ (1st movement from Three Quiet Pieces)
Performed by Bruce Power (Organist/Choirmaster) during 'The Baptism of our Lord' Service at the Church of the Holy Cross, Shreveport, Louisiana, on Sunday, January 13th 2019.

The White Dove for 2 soprano soloists, SATB and organ
To be performed by The Choir of the Church of Our Saviour, Paul J. Murray (Director of Music and Organist) during The Baptism of the Lord service at The Church of Our Saviour, Park Avenue, New York on January 13th, 2019 at 11:00am.  



Recent Recordings

Opus# Title Publisher Year Duration
158 Northern Landscapes Soprano saxophone and organ
(composed, 2006)
CD: A Mari Usque ad Mar: Canadian Landscapes
Claudia Tesorino (soprano sax.), Jonathan Oldengarm (organ)
Klanglogo KL1417 2020 18'49"


Recent Publications

Weihnachten ‘16
(Soprano saxophone and organ) Publisher: Musikverlag Bruno Uetz, Germany. www.uetzverlag.de

Souvenirs of Frankfurt
(Alto saxophone and piano) Chili Notes, www.chilinotes.com (Frankfurt)

Restoration: A Homage to Henry Purcell
(Saxophone Octet) Chili Notes, www.chilinotes.com (Frankfurt)

Toccata: A Homage to Dietrich Buxtehude
(Saxophone Octet) Chili Notes, www.chilinotes.com (Frankfurt)

Latino Hymns: from the Spanish
(Trumpet & Organ) -   Publisher: Musikverlag Bruno Uetz www.uetzverlag.de

Larus goes to Far Rockaway
(Alto Sax. Solo) Chili Notes, www.chilinotes.com (Frankfurt)

from the Spanish: Seven Preludes on Latino Hymns for Soprano Saxophone and Organ
(Soprano Saxophone and Organ) www.uetu.de

Contradanse
(Soprano and alto saxophones and piano)Chili Notes, www.chilinotes.com (Frankfurt)

Three Sacred Songs
(SATB, flute, with piano (optional)) ECS (ECS Schirmer) www.ecspublishing.com
Song 1: The Round Day
Song 2: The Shepherd Lad
Song 3: Magdalenes Song (In the Smile of my Lord)

Draw nigh and take the Body of the Lord
(SATB and organ)ECS (ECS Schirmer) www.ecspublishing.com

Hymn to the Queen of Heaven
(SATB Chorus unaccompanied) ECS (ECS Schirmer) www.ecspublishing.com

At Morn - at Noon - at Twilight dim
(SATB Chorus unaccompanied) ECS (ECS Schirmer) www.ecspublishing.com

The Garden
An anthem for SATB and organ www.paracletepress.com

Shepherds, Keeping Watch by night
A carol for SSA and organ www.paracletepress.com

A Virgin Pure
for SSA and harp or piano: www.giamusic.com

Rejoice, the Glorious Day is Come for SSA and harp or piano
A carol for SSA and harp or piano: www.ocp.org

Love came down at Christmas
A carol for SSA or SATB and piano or harp: available in two versions: www.ecspublishing.com

Two Christina Rossetti Carols Before the Paling of the Stars and Christmas hath a Darkness
Two carols for SATB & piano (ad lib): www.ecspublishing.com



Recent Awards

Derek Healey was recently awarded Third Prize in the Art Song Competition
organized by the American Composers Forum and The Schubert Club
- from a field of more than 500 entries!
Derek Healey was recently awarded a prize by the Children's Aid Society for a work written for the CAS Chorus, conductor Elizabeth Parker titled Yellow Butterflies.



Biographies

Wikipedia entry Derek Healey
Meet the Composer, Derek Healey An Interview with Derek Healey by Mark Hopkins
    Journal of the Canadian Band Association, June issue of Canadian Winds, Spring 2009, Vol. 7, No. 2.
    Email: Canadian winds@sasktel.net
New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians 2001 Edition
The Oxford Dictionary of Music 1994 Second Edition
Encyclopedia of Music in Canada 1981 Edition
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians 1978 Edition





Discography

Opus# Title Year Duration
8 Concerto for organ, strings & timpani
The CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra,
conducted by John Avison with Derek Healey, organist.
CBC/Radio Canada (LP) SM-143 stereo
(also includes works by Healey Willan, Murray Adaskin & Bruce Mather)
1970 13'
40 Arctic Images (orchestral suite)
The CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra, conducted by John Avison
Contemporary Canadian Compositions for Orchestra
CBC/Radio Canada (LP) SM-265 stereo
(also includes music by Robert Turner)
1973 16'
41b Six Canadian Folk Songs
The Festival Singers of Canada, conducted by Elmer Iseler
with Ruth Henderson piano
Canadian Landscapes I CBC Radio Canada
Broadcast Recording (LP) SM-274 stereo
(also includes works by Thomas Baker, Murray Schafer & Violet Archer)
1973 25'
45 Primrose in Paradise (orchestral fantasy)
The CBC Vancouver Chamber Orchestra , conducted by John Avison
CBC/SRC (LP) SM331
(also includes music by Robert Turner & Bruce Mather)
1977 8'
40 Arctic Images (orchestral suite)
The Louisville Orchestra, conductor Pierre Hetu
The Louisville Orchestra First Edition Records
(LP) LS-769 stereo
(also includes music by Jacques Hetu)
1980 16'
30a Cookham Notebook (suite for organ)
Hugh McLean organ CBC Transcription (LP) CBC/RCI - 481
(also includes works by Healey Willan, Barrie Cabena, Bengt Hambraeus, etc)
1977 21'
As I was a-walking (carol)
Greenwood Singers, directed by Robert de Frece
Winter Green: Songs for Christmas - Arktos 96013CD
(also includes works by Gustav Holst, Kenneth Leighton, Elizabeth Poston, etc)
1996 4'
Salish Song (folk song arrangement)
Elmer Iseler Singers, conducted by Elmer Iseler
The Maple Leaf Forever - Opening Day Records ODR 9314
(also includes works by John Beckwith, Howard Cable, Harry Freedman, etc)
1998
82 One Midsummer's Morning (folksong suite for band)
Wellington Winds, directed by Michael Purves-Smith
An Artist's Neighbourhood - Chestnut Hall Music CHM 02003
(also includes works by Glenn Buhr, Peter Hatch,
Boyd McDonald & Michael Purves-Smith)
2002 20'
89 Four Preludes on Latino Religious Songs (violin & organ)
The Murray/Lohuis Duo
All American
Raven Recordings OAR-650 2003
(also includes works by John Corigliano, Leo Sowerby, John Weaver, etc)
2003 16'
82 One Midsummer's Morning (mvts 1-5) (folksong suite for band)
West Lothian Celebrity Winds, director Nigel Boddice
the gathering Amadeus AMSCD069
(also includes works by John Maxwell Geddes, Stephen Dodgson, etc).
2004 18' 45"
41b
86
The Banks of Loch Erin (from 6 Canadian Folk Songs: Set 1)
Harbour Grace Diddling (from 6 Canadian Folk Songs: Set 2)
Laudate Singers, conductor Lars Kaario Celtic Jounrney Laudate Singers - LS1004
(also includes works by M. McGlynn, A. Stephen, E. Whitacre, King Henry VIII, etc)
2007 6' 03"
86 The Jovial Young Sailor, Get to Bed and The Banks of Loch Erin
     (from 6 Canadian Folk Songs: Set II -- SATB & piano ad lib)
Mount Union College Choir, Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio # MusSoldOutCD
(also includes works by Leonard Bernstein, Philipp Nicolai, Antonio Lotti, Thomas Dorsey & others)
2007
107 The Silvered Lute (soprano solo and piano)
Mei Zhong (soprano) and James Helton (piano) www. NorthPacificMusic.com NPM LD 033
(includes music by Derek Healey, Hau Lin, Judith Cloud, Joaquin Turina, & Eleanor Trawick)
2009 17' 55"
Awake, and Join the Cheerful Choir (SATB & organ)
The Virgin (soprano solo, or instrument, and SATB)
South Bend Chamber Singers, conductor Nancy Menk and accompanist Kathleen Keasey
The World's Desire: Christmas at Loretto Pro Organo CD 7229 www.proorgan.com
(also included: music of Tavener, Rutter, Locklair, Sargent,and more)
2010 1' 50"
2' 35"
41b Salish Song for chorus from 'Six Canadian Folk Songs: Set 1'
Inuit Hunting Song for chorus from 'Six Canadian Folk Songs: Set 1'
musica intima, Lane Price (soloist) Into Light/musica intima Atma Classique: ACD2 2613 www.atmaclassique.com
(also includes works by Imant Raminsh, R. Murray Schafer, Robert Lang, Claude Viver, etc)
2010 3' 33"
3' 07"
The Lowly Child (SSA and keyboard)
conducted by Craig Kingsbury
CD: 'Verbum Caro' -- Choral Music for Advent, Lessons and Carols
by Oregon Catholic Press; OCP #30101355. www.ocp.org
(also includes works by J.S. Bach, R. Proulx, C. Mawby, C. Willcock, etc)
2010
41b Inuit Hunting Song for chorus from 'Six Canadian Folk Songs: Set 1'
(Composed 1973)

musica intima, Lane Price (soloist) CD: Music Intima 20 - ATMA 32010 - UPC code 722056301022 - www.atmaclassique.com
2012 3' 07"
93 Solemn Music for Wind Ensemble
(composed, 2003)
University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble, Fraser Linklater, conductor CD: North Winds IV: Canadian Wind Band Music
University of Manitoba, Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Music www.umanitoba.ca/music
2013 7' 37"
41 Inuit Hunting Song from Six Canadian Folk Songs: Set 1 (SATB and optional piano)
(composed, 1973)
Elmer Iseler Singers; Lydia Adams, conductor
Soloists: Nelson Lohnes, Cathy Robinson and Alison Roy,
CD: ELMER ISELER SINGERS Greatest Hits, Vol 1 www.elmeriselersingers.com
2013 3' 07"
93 Solemn Music for Wind Ensemble
(composed, 2003)
University of Manitoba Wind Ensemble, Fraser Linklater, conductor CD: North Winds IV: Canadian Wind Band Music
University of Manitoba, Marcel A. Desautels Faculty of Musicwww.umanitoba.ca/music
2013 7' 37"
158 Northern Landscapes Soprano saxophone and organ
(composed, 2006)
Claudia Tesorino (soprano sax.), Jonathan Oldengarm (organ), CD: A Mari Usque ad Mar: Canadian Landscapes Klanglogo KL1417,
(klanglogo is a shared brand of TYE trust your ears www.klanglogo.de ) Rondeau Production www.rondeau.de
2020 18'49"




Recent Compositions

Opus# Title Year Duration
164   Motets
Choir (SATB), soprano saxophone and organ
Movements:
      1) Ave maris stella (Hail, O star that pointest)
      2) Jesu nostra redemption (O Christ our Hope)
      3) Jesu dulcis memoria (Jesu – the very thought is sweet)
      4) Te lucis ante terminum (Before the ending of the day)
      5) Christe qui lux et dies (O Christ, who art the light and day)
      6) Splendor paternae gloriae (O splendour of God’s glory bright)
2022 23’
145 Requiem
Instruments: Soprano solo, chorus and orchestra
Movements:
      1) Requiem aeternam
      2) Dies irae
      3) Recordare
      4) Domine Jesu (Offertorium)
      5) Sanctus - Benedictus
      6) Agnes Dei
      7) Lux aeterna
      8) Libera me
      9) In Paradisum
1999/2016/2021 44' 00"
162 Souvenirs of Berlin – Set 1
Alto Saxophone and piano
Movements:
     1) Steamer ride on the Spree
     2) Mommsen-Eck – Hindemith Platz
     3) Expressionism at Die Brucke
     4) The Berliner Ensemble
     5) Gossiping on the Ku’damm
2021 10’ 23”
163 Souvenirs of Berlin – Set 2
Instruments: Alto Saxophone and piano
Movements:
     1) Casper David Friedrich at the Alte Nationalgalerie
     2) A Busy day at Einstein’s
     3) Nefertiti at the Neuen Museum (The Beautiful One has arrived)
     4) The Berliner Dom
     5) Envoi
2021 11' 41"
161 Sonata
Instruments: Soprano Saxophone and Harp
Movements:
     1) Fantasia
     2) Canzone pensieroso
     3) Danza
2020 13' 25"
160 Souvenirs of Frankfurt
Instruments: Alto saxophone and piano
Movements:
     1) The River Main
     2) Füssli in Goethe-Haus
     3) Homemade Frankfurt Green Sauce
     4) A busy day at the Römerberg
     5) The Kaiserdom (Magnificat)
     6) Sachsenhausen Flea Market
     7) Cranach in the Städel Museum
     8) The Eschenheimer Tower
2020 14' 51"
159 NOVA:  12 Variations on a Scotian Song
Large Wind Ensemble and Percussion

Theme (1'54" )    1) The Riders   (1'42")
2) Scherzo Gioviale (1'29")    3) Flugel    (1'23")
4) A Sigh   (1'39")    5) Scales   (1'17")
6) Echo Scherzo  (1'19" )    7) Strathspey   (1'33")
8) Western Wind (1'25")    9) Oboe & Timps (1'13")
10) Arietta Triste  (1'40")    11) Trumpets Flourishing  (1'57")
12) Waulking Song  (2'38")

2019 20'49"
158 Magnificat for Saint Martins
Recorder quartet, Percussion (2 players),
Glockenspiel,Piano, Choir & Organ
2019 14'35"
157 Seabird Island revisited: six excerpts
Viola and piano
     1) Night fall
     2) I know where Seabird Island is
     3) Travel Song
     4) The Maid's Song
     5) The Shaman's Canoe Song
     6) All beasts and men will bow before me
2019 11'09"
156 Five Preludes on Lutheran Chorales
Saxophone Octet
     1) Christ lag in Todesbanden
     2) Herzhiebster Jesu
     3) Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan
     4) Jesus, meine Zuversicht
     5) Christ ist erstanden
2019 8'53"
155 Three Whitman Songs
SATBarB and piano obbligato
     a) Cavalry Crossing at Ford (4 '30")
     b) Bivouac on a Mountain Side (4'20")
     c) Sing on, Sing on, you Gray-Brown Bird (5'30")
2018 Total Duration:
14'20"
154 Choralvorspiele: 52 Preludes on Lutheran Hymns
Organ
2018 1 hour 45 mins (complete set)
2 min. (average duration, single prelude)
153a Weihnachten '16
Saxophone Ensemble (SSS,AAA,TT,Bar)
2017 5' 15"
153b Weihnachten '16
3 Saxophones (SSA) & organ
2017 5' 15"
153c Weihnachten '16
Soprano Saxophone & organ
2017 5' 15"
152 Nunc Dimittis for Canterbury
SSATB, Baritone solo & Chamber Orchestra (Tr. Rec 1 & 2, Tn. Rec, timp, hp,  vib, org, and str.)
2017 4' 20"
151 Magnificat for Canterbury
SSATB, Baritone solo & Chamber Orchestra (Tr. Rec 1 & 2, Tn. Rec, timp, hp, vib, org, and str.)
2017 8' 10"






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