In the time since I’ve completed my PhD, I’ve written several arrangements of some of my favorite Shape Note tunes. I’ve long since been inspired by Sacred Harp music – not only the electric performance style, but the highly independent voice leading and unusual harmonies centered around perfect intervals have influenced my music a great deal.

I’m thrilled that these pieces will all be performed by Quintessence Choral Artists of the Southwest and their conductor Matthew Greer, alongside other Shape Note-inspired works by American choral legend Alice Parker. The concert is titled “Conversations and Reflections,” and will feature pairings of composers who influenced one another. World Unknown, Africa and Detroit will all be world premieres.

Concerts are in March on Friday the 20th at 7pm and Sunday the 22nd at 3pm, both at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona Street NE, Albuquerque NM.

Update: postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic.