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!

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!

Floodgates, All Hail the Power (score)

This is a declaration song of God’s ability to break into our awareness. Just like a dam bursting open, His power will not be contained by any human agency. This was presented live at Odessa Christian Faith Center in 2022. I wrote the song for a special presentation, then later added the hymn, ‘All Hail the Power,’ for congregational involvement.

Hope you enjoy it!

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!

What Child Is This/ Do You See What I See

Here is a unique arrangement of these two well-known Christmas songs, put together in an unusual way. Hope you enjoy!

(This was performed by the UTPB Orchestra with a combined choir from surrounding regional high-schools during the University’s Christmas Concert at the Wagner-Noel Performing Arts Center.)