Double bass
Classically trained, inspired by nature. I compose solo works, and also create my own deep, looping harmonies and meditative melodies, incorporating whalesong or birdsong. I play concert halls, yoga classes, festivals, out in nature. Celtic, jazz, tango.
Videos, handbells, etc
During Covid lockdowns I rehearsed, recorded and edited multiscreen virtual choir and instrumental videos. I have also directed handbell choirs and instrumental ensembles.
Organ/piano
Currently Assistant Organist at Christ Church Cathedral. 2011-2020 at St. Luke’s Episcopal, Tacoma, WA. Freelance piano accompaniment.
Composition
I write for organ, piano, double bass, flute and even smartphone (yes.) Sacred music for choirs and congregations. Improvisation. Contact me for sheet music.
Education
Master of Communication in Digital Media, University of Washington, Seattle, WA (2014)
Bachelor of Letters, University of Melbourne, Australia; philosophy major (2000)
Diploma of Performance, Royal Conservatory of Music, The Hague, Holland; double bass (1994)
Bachelor of Arts in Music, University of Melbourne, Australia; double bass major, piano minor (1992)
Experience
Christ Church Camerata, Melbourne Symphony, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony, Seattle Choral Arts, Seattle Arts in Nature Festival, Tacoma Light Trail, TRIPOD, Christ Church Cathedral, St. Luke’s Episcopal Tacoma, St. Mary’s North Melbourne
Compositions
Choral: Mass for a Country Parish, Prayer of St. Francis, Adam Lay Ybounden, O For a Thousand Tongues
Organ: For the Beauty
Bass: Multitasking: a Tango for Double Bass and Smartphone, Pange Lingua variations, Veni Creator Spiritus variations
Flute: Israel Waiting, Noel Sing Noel, Adoro Te Devote variations
Arrangements:
Simple Gifts (violin/soprano and bass), Of the Father’s Love (three flutes and piano)
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