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.
Multiscreen videos
I plan, rehearse, record and edit multiscreen virtual choir and instrumental videos for when musicians cannot play together in person.
Organ/piano
Organist 2011-2020 at St. Luke’s Episcopal, Tacoma, WA. Piano accompaniment for choirs and soloists.
Composition
I write for organ, piano, double bass, flute and even smartphone (yes.) Sacred music for choirs and congregations. Cutting-edge 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
Melbourne Symphony, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony, Seattle Choral Arts, 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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