O Come, O Come Emmanuel (acapella)
This was one of my first acapella choir carol arrangements, written for my church’s annual Christmas service.
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (Gospel)
This is an original song I wrote, using text from the well-known Christmas carol. The recording was from a live performance on Christmas Eve at Odessa Christian Faith Center, 2023. Hope you enjoy!
Joyful (Light of the World)
This is a Gospel Christmas song, using a quote from Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee (Ode to Joy). This live performance was done at Odessa Christian Faith Center, Christmas Eve 2023.
This Is Christmas
Here is an original song that uses quotes from other well-known carols in a unique and fun way. Hope you enjoy!
Away In a Manger (for acapella choir)
This is an essay on the famous Christmas carol, performed live by the Odessa Christian Faith Center Vocal Ensemble, Christmas Eve 2023. It was an experiment in linear textual writing, as well as linear melodic part-writing. Added to the song are some theological thoughts.
Hope you enjoy!
Magnificat
This is a composition for acapella choir, using the famous text from the Bible, as Mary greeted Elizabeth. (Lk. 1:46-55) The miracle of The Seed being placed in her womb, the Word becoming flesh, Heaven touching earth is even more astounding knowing that it happened to a young girl who was unsuspecting of her destiny to bear the Child Who would be the Savior of the world.
This was a live performance by the Odessa Christian Faith Center choir, directed by Stephanie Carter, Christmas Eve 2021.
Hope you enjoy!
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (Dubstep)
Here's a little different take on the Christmas hymn, done in a Dubstep electronica mix.
Hope you enjoy!