New Publications

These settings of Christmas poetry by Gwendolyn Carr were premiered by the Gordon College Choir. The Annunciation “Silver strands from angel’s lips burned sterling news in Mary’s heart, and fanned the flame of hope for all the world.” Gwendolyn Carr’s words meditate on the profundity of the Annunciation and paint a vivid image of the […]

This is a classic Acadian/Québecois Folk-Song and Dr. Sirett makes it really SPIN. The text of this song is based on a game of words. In the vernacular of colonial Quebec, the name “Moine /Monk” is given to a small toy called in France: “German Top / toupie d’Allemagne”. Apparently, the “Moine/Monk” is actually a […]

My composition The Captain’s Daughter (On the Water) for mixed chorus and piano – a accessible, tonal setting of the poem by James T. Fields – now has a dramatic new version with orchestral accompaniment. Please watch and listen to the scrolling score video on my YouTube channel. The public domain poem appears below. The […]

Do you want to know what happens when you unite the love of a dog, a friend like Anthony Silvestri and a determination to go around the world to pay homage to your dog? Stay to read this story. This is the fascinating story behind “I Will Dream With You”, a passionate work created by […]

I am thrilled to announce that after a year of waiting, the exclusivity licenses have been lifted, and the editions of “I Will Dream With You” are now available! This collaboration with my dear friend Charles Anthony Silvestri is one of the most emotional and heartfelt endeavors I’ve ever undertaken.   I hope this composition […]

This timely and accessible work with a heartfelt text by poet Kim Baker reflects on the effects of climate change on the earth and claims “love will save us” in the triumphant conclusion. The “hoo” of the owl is woven throughout as an accompaniment and response. Fun syncopations, a djembe part, and even body percussion […]