Gathering of Nations Song commissioned by Derrick Matthews, Gathering of Nations, Inc.Ĭomposer, Ghosts of Celilo, by Marv Ross, Portland, OR., World Premiere, September 2007.Ĭomposer/Musician, Celilo! Involving history and music of the fishing people of the Columbia River. Mayor's Honor Song, commissioned by Michelle Sanidad, CEO, United Indians of All Tribes, Seattle, WA. Native Wellness Institute Song commissioned by Jillene Joseph, Executive Director, Native Wellness Institute. NIEA Song commissioned by Ryan Wilson, National Indian Education Association President, 2005. Nov, 2006.Ĭomposer/Performer, with Oregon Symphony Cellist, Steve Price, original traditional songs, August 2001.Ĭomposer/Performer Kinji's Suite, with Third Angle String Quartet of the Oregon Symphony,November 1999. Today I compose for a variety of venues and enjoy the collaborative elements of artistic & multimedia production.Ĭomposer/Performer, The Symphony Seattle, Co-wrote and performed in opening movement of Matt Messina's new symphony, Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA. It was the encouragement of my fellow singers and elders that brought them out. Ideas for traditional songs would flow through my mind, yet I was a bit afraid to share what I heard.
