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Works For Organ
Prayer (2017) - 2' 30" - A lilting, melodic piece, and my first composition for the organ. Published in 10 Pieces, Vol. 1
Jubilate Deo (2020) - 4' 45" - A joyful piece with toccata-like flourishes, colourful harmonies, and lyrical episodes. Published in 10 Pieces, Vol. 1
Marche Joyeuse (2021) - 2' 00" - A jubilant piece, which works well at weddings. Published in 10 Pieces, Vol. 1
Prelude on Slane (2021) - 3' 30" - A soft liturgical prelude or an interlude based on a popular Irish hymn tune. Published in 10 Pieces, Vol. 1
Sortie Solennelle (2021) - 3' 40" - Somewhat march-like, with energetic flourishes and a fughetta in the middle.
Toccata - Exultemus Domino (2021) - 4' 20" -A piece with many changing time signatures and bright harmonies, making for a bright and ecstatic composition. Published in 10 Pieces, Vol. 1
Sursum Corda (2021) - 7' 00" - Commissioned by organist-composer Carson Cooman, organist at Harvard's Memorial Chapel, this is a slow, meditative work.
Introduction, Variations, and Finale on Victimae Paschali Laudes (2021) - 16' 30" - Composed for the Major Research Project (similar to a thesis) of Tate’s master’s degree at York University. It takes the sequence chant Victimae Paschali Laudes, traditionally sung on Easter Sunday, and varies the melody through nine variations.
Toccata Luminosa (2021) - 4' 30" - This bold toccata bubbles along with outbursts of bright chords, and hints of J. S. Bach's "Jig Fugue" in the pedals.
Lux in Tenebris (2022) - 4' 00" - Commissioned by LAUDEM (L'Association des musiciens liturgiques du Canada) as part of an anthology of new Canadian organ works, this composition exists within a peaceful but melancholic atmosphere, and makes use of the softer stops on the organ. Published in 10 Pieces, Vol. 1
Four Meditations on Pange Lingua (2022) - 6' 00" - Commissioned by American organist Margaret-Mary Sauppé, the well-known Gregorian chant melody Pange Lingua forms the basis for each of the four meditations.
Pavane (2022) - 4' 30" - Pavane begins softly and continues to build, with the middle being the loudest section, before dying down to end quieter than it began. The outer sections are lyrical and chorale-like, while the middle consists of a quick, quasi-contrapuntal texture. Published in 10 Pieces, Vol. 1
Spera in Deo (2023) - 4' 00" - This work was commissioned by Dr. Wayne Carroll for a recital celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Casavant organ at St. Andrew's United Church in Chatham, Ontario. A lyrical melody sings above accompanying strings and soft pedals before eliding into a chaconne, until a solo reed takes the original melody in the tenor register for a bold conclusion. Published in 10 Pieces, Vol. 1
Sarabande (2023) - 3' 45" - This soft, lyrical piece is dedicated to long-time friend Don Pole, a retired organ builder.
Organ Sonata No. 1 (2024) - 19' 00" - Commissioned by Renée de Moissac, this three movement work is based on Gregorian chant themes from Holy Week. The first movement is a prelude and fugue based on Hosanna Filio David (prelude) and Pueri Hebraeorum (fugue), both from Palm Sunday. The second movement, much more moody and contemplative, is based on Pange Lingua and Ubi Caritas, from Holy Thursday. The virtuosic finale makes use of Crux Fidelis, from Good Friday.
Duc in Altum (2025) - 4' 15" - Written for Jean-François Gariépy, organist of St. Clement's FSSP Parish, Ottawa, Ontario. The title means, “cast out into the deep,” as Christ told St. Peter in Luke 5:4. The Gregorian chant Tu es Petrus makes an appearance in this dramatic work.
Works for Choir
Lily Long Foretold (2025) - SATB divisi - 3' 30" - Commissioned by Matthew Larkin for his choir, Caelis Academy Ensemble, for their forthcoming Naxos recording of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany music. Poetry and music written by Tate Pumfrey.
Pange Lingua (2024) - TBarB - Inspired by the hymn settings of Guillaume Dufay, this setting of the famous Eucharistic hymn Pange Lingua alternates the Mode III chant melody with a three-part setting for men's voices.
Te Joseph Celebrent (2021) - SATB - 4' 45" Composed for St. Dominic's Sacred Music, Brick, NJ, commissioned by Colton Martin, DSM. This meditative motet sets three verses of the traditional Latin hymn Te Joseph Celebrent. Scored for SATB, with divisi in the soprano, tenor and bass parts.
Missa Brevis No. 1 (2021) - SATB a cappella - 8' 15" - Missa Brevis No. 1 is written in four movements: Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus & Benedictus, and Agnus Dei. Inspired by Healey Willan and Ralph Vaughan Williams, Difficult.
Ave Verum Corpus (2019) - SSATB a cappella - 3' 15" - Scored in a modal F-sharp minor soundscape for five voices, based on the traditional eucharistic text. Revised 2021.
Works for Chamber Ensembles
Gaelic Rhapsody (2018) - String Quintet (with Double Bass) - 4' 30" - Based on a traditional Scottish Gaelic melody, Chì mi na mòrbheanna.
Fanfare (2018) - for Brass Septet (3 tpt, hn, tbn, bass tbn, tba) - 2' 00" - A bright, festive flourish for a larger brass chamber ensemble.
Works for Solo Instrument
Triptych (2019) - Viola and Piano - 9' 00" - This work features three movements, titled, Idyll, Scherzetto, and Berceuse.
Rêverie (2019) - French Horn and Piano - 2' 40" - A peaceful piece which has a feeling akin to daydreaming, with lush sonorities and broad melodies.
Viola Sonata (2020) - Viola and Piano - 18' 30" - Cast in four movements: Moderato con anima, Lento. Allegro Scherzando, and Vivace.
Évocation (2020) - English Horn and Piano - 3' 45" - A lyrical English horn part with a toccata-like opening reminiscent of raindrops and otherwise flowing piano part.
Variations on Nettleton (2021) - Solo Viola - 5' 00" - Variations on "Nettleton" is a composition for solo viola, based on a famous American hymn tune.
Works for Orchestra
Cò am Fear (2018) - String Orchestra - 9' 30" - A series of variations on the traditional Scottish Gaelic song An Eala Bhàn ("The White Swan").
Fanfara Infuocata (2019) - Orchestra (2.2.2.2.; 4.2.3.1.; timp. plus 2 perc.; harp; and strings) - 2' 15" - A brief and bombastic orchestral fanfare.
Hymnals
In collaboration with Australian poet Christian Walter John Catsanos, I have written 48 hymns for the Church year. They are traditional in style, and harmonized in a standard SATB format. Our books are available on Amazon.
