Called to More
Praise Song
Music and Text by Andrew Halladay.
Dedicated to Cross of Christ in Honor of the “Called to More” campaign.
Premiered by Proclaim, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, Broomfield, Colorado, May 1, 2011.
Recording of Andrew Halladay.
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Antiphon
from “Five Mystical Songs” by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Arranged for brass quintet, choir, and piano by Andrew Halladay.
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Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing (Truro)
hymn by T. Williams. Arranged for brass quintet, choir, organ, and cymbals by Andrew Halladay.
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Recordings of Soli Dei Choir; Paul Sprowell, trumpet; Matthew Smith, trumpet; Kevin Lam, Horn; Dan Mueller, trombone; Eric Hom, tuba; Marilyn Kopperud, piano/organ; Debbi Davis, cymbals; Andrew Halladay, conductor
Cross of Christ Lutheran Church’s choir Soli Dei performed my cantata, “Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel!” under my direction during worship on December 19, 2010. I made an arrangement for brass for this performance which was played by Capitol Brass, with Art Bragg on organ. Here are the recordings from that morning.
Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel!
I. Hushed Were the Courts of Heav’n
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II. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel
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III. What Child Is This?
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IV. Hodie
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(David Kessner, recording engineer)
The Widow, the Orphan, and the Immigrant
Duet for Oboe/English Horn, and Guitar
Movements
I. The Widow
II. The Orphan
III. The Immigrant
Commissioned by Parlando School for the Arts, Boulder, Colorado for Mountain Music Duo.
Premiered by Mountain Music Duo, at Nederland Community Presbyterian Church October 17, 2010.
Video of Mountain Music Duo at Nederland Community Presbyterian Church, October 17, 2010
Westminster United Methodist Church premiered my latest composition, “Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel!” this morning. Brian Stone, the Chancel Choir Director, commissioned me to write a cantata for his ensemble for their annual “Cantata Sunday.” It was a smashing success. Another race to the finish process. Luckily, I work well under pressure. (Or rather, much to my demise!) Brian hired my wife, Rachel, and me to be ringers in the choir. It’s always a pleasure for me to be intimately involved with performances of my works. The choir finally was “sold” on the piece by the last rehearsal or so. It seems a common occurrence with my writing. Maybe because I lack a wide reputation. Perhaps because their is no prior expectation to a premier. I’d like to believe it is because I stretched the boundaries of the choir’s typical repertory, throwing in a bit more “modern” harmonies now and again (only tastefully, of course!). In any case, the choir seemed committed to the piece and I think we offered a wonderful performance to the congregation. It was exciting to work with a new ensemble. Each experience is a new set of lessons for me as a composer, and as a businessman. I am grateful for the collaboration, and I would be thrilled to be involved with the choir again.
Thanks, also, to the members of Good Shepherd who came to hear the premier. Your faithful support is greatly appreciated.
In Loving You, I Am
Serenade for String Quartet
Dedication to my beautiful wife on our wedding day.
Premiered by the Lark Quartet, at the Flagstaff Amphitheater, Boulder, Colorado, July 10, 2009.
Passacaglia
Passacaglia for three electric guitars with ebows (2005)
Premiered by Kendall Burks, Christopher Jones, and Andrew Halladay at Pendulum New Music Series,
Grusin Hall, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, May 3, 2009.
Recording of Andrew Halladay.
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My God, my God, why hast Thou forsaken me?
Movement from “Surrender Cantata” for baritone solo, choir, and orchestra
Text from Psalm 22:1-22 (excerpts), and Lamentations 2:20-22, 3:1-6 KJV.
Commissioned by Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colorado for Montview’s Spring Concert.
Premiered by Westminster Choir and Montview Orchestra, John Wollan, baritone, at Montview Church, March 29, 2009.
Recording of premier.
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Five Nuances of a Mood
Ritornello for Clarinet and Piano
Commissioned by Trevor Young, Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Premiered by Trevor Young, Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 7, 2008.
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Recording of Trevor Young.
Smackdown in the Valley of Elah: David vs. Goliath
Musical Theater Production
Songs
I. David, Little David
II. Let the Battle Begin
Script by Dennis Shull, music and lyrics by Andrew Halladay.
Commissioned by Montview Boulevard Presbyterian Church, Denver, Colorado for the Pulpit Players.
Premiered by the Pulpit Players, at Montview Church, October 12, 2008.
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