i wana cry with u (2014)

i wana cry with u (2014)

for SATB Choir
text by Steve Roggenbuck
commissioned by Cor Flammae


When the opportunity to both sing with, and write for Cor Flammae, I couldn't say no. A few years ago, I had stumbled upon the writings of internet poet, Steve Roggenbuck. One of his texts stuck with me in a way that I knew I needed to set it for choir.

i wana cry with u
but we cant
because if we were together we
wouldn't be sad 

Initially, I interpreted the poem through the lens of queer love. While that worked well enough, it soon became clear that the scope of this poem's meaning couldn't be limited by one narrative. I opted for a format that allows each singer to discover their own interpretation as part of singing the piece.

Score and recording to come after the July 24th premiere performance.

Songs of Ray (2010)

Songs of Ray (2010)

It's Cold in here 

In the cliff-light

for SATB Chamber Choir

text: Ray Hsu

This set of two songs, uses texts by Vancouver poet, Ray Hsu.  Commissioned by Charissa Bagan and Jake Funk for The UBC Chamber Choir.

Recorded from the UBC Chamber Choir Spring Concert, 2010.

Click here for a PDF of the Score.

Wedding Song (2007)

Wedding Song (2007)
for Choir SATB and Piano

Written for Heather and Gareth Gill on the occasion of their wedding.





text by Fiona Shiells, Michael Park, and Scott Greig

True love stands the test of time like a star that will always shine.
Your love burns bright on your wedding night with the passion of a fine red wine.

This magical moment marks the start,
the intertwining of two young hearts.
The future is yours to explore
all the wonderful things that you have in store
as together you mine nickel ore.

Baking With Momma (2007)

Baking With Momma (2007)
for Choir and Narrator

Fun for the choir as well as the audience, this piece recreates a child's experience of baking chocolate-chip cookies with their mother using nothing but the voices of an 8-part choir and narrator.

Performed by the University of Manitoba’s Cantata Singers, directed by Mel Braun, with Delea Shand, narrator.

Click here for a PDF of the Score.