Music

Rick has been Director of Music for the Thomas Presbyterian Church in suburban Pittsburgh for several years. In that capacity he has been writing and arranging music for SATB choir. He has also written two musical dramas-- The First Coming (based on the life of Christ) and The Book of Ruth.

Rick's sacred works have been performed in the South Acton Congregational Church of South Acton, MA; the First Presbyterian Church of Fort Wayne, IN; the First Presbyterian Church of Portland, IN; the 4th Avenue Presbyterian Church of Bay Ridge, NY; the First Baptist Church of Washington, PA; and the Faith United Methodist Church of Fox Chapel, PA.

Samples of Rick's music will soon be available on the web. Until then if you would like to receive a sample copy or discuss any of Rick's compositions, please [Email Rick].

- Original Works -

A SONG OF JOY - SATB
BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY - SATB
GUIDING STAR - SATB from The Book of Ruth
HIS HOLY NAME - SATB
IN THE BEGINNING - SATB
IN THIS SILENCE - SATB
JUDAS - SATB
O COME LET US SING FOR JOY - SATB for the Thomas organ dedication
ONLY LOVE - SATB/SSAA for the Thomas Haiti Mission
OUT OF THE CHAOS - S.T. Duet from The Book of Ruth
PSALM XXIII - 2 SATB Choirs
SERMON ON THE MOUNT - Baritone solo from The First Coming
SING HOSANNA SING - SATBw/Baritone solo from The First Coming

- Youth Original Works -

HERE HE COMES
KIDS HELPING KIDS - SATB for the Upper St. Clair High School Haiti Mission
THE LORD SHALL COME

- Plays -

THE BOOK OF RUTH
THE FIRST COMING

- Arrangements -

ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH - TTBB
IN THE BLEAK MID WINTER - SATB
SHEPHERDS CAROL - SATB
STILL, STILL, STILL - SATB
SWING LOW - TTBB