Musical Moments Frozen in Time

Three men posing indoors
My two composition teachers, mentors, and friends:Richard Danielpour (left) Adolphus Hailstork (right)
Group photo on stage with empty seats

Premiere of the Tree of Life

with Mezzo Soprano soloist, Liliya Nikitchuk, and Conductor, Theodore Kuchar at the Lviv National Philharmonic
Two people standing by a theater poster.
Poster outside Lviv Philharmonic.
Lilya Nikitchuk, Mezzo Soprano
Classical concert ensemble on ornate stage

The Tree of Life

Premiere, March 29, 2024
​Lviv National Philharmonic Orchestra
Galician Academic Chamber Choir directed by Bohdan Prytula Mezzo Soprano, Liliya Nikitchuk Conductor, Theodore Kuchar
Choir performing in a grand cathedral

Missa Adsum! Celebrating Women

Premiere (Organ Accompaniment)November, 2015
Old Dominion University Chorus and Schola Cantorum
Dr. Nancy Klein and Agnes Mobley-Wynne, Conductors
Dr. James Kosnik, Organist
Robynne Redmon, Mezzo Soprano Soloist
Christopher Mooney, Baritone Soloist
St. Luke's and Christ Church, Norfolk, VA.
Friends posing for a group photo
Conductor, Theodore Kuchar, Taras Demko Manager) and Ivan Ostapovich, (Artistic Director) Lviv Organ Hall Concert Venue.
Smiling men posing on a stage
People applauding on stage near piano
Happy pair at an event
Robynne Redmon (far right and above), a mentor and friend, after performing We That Wait, Frost School of Music, Miami, FL.
Smiling pair in dimly lit room
With Sofia Soloviy, in Lviv, Ukraine. Sofia recorded We That Wait.
Music album featuring Ukrainian orchestra

Introducing my piece, We That Wait, to the Symphonicity audience in Virginia Beach. The orchestra was conducted by the fantastic Daniel W. Boothe...who is also my friend.

Man with microphone on stage
Photo courtesy of Lyle Eesley
Elegant man in white tie outfit

Emily Russell, Mezzo Soprano soloist, "We That Wait", Symphonicity of Virginia Beach, Feb. 2020.​
Photo courtesy of Lyle Eesley.

Woman singing on stage with orchestra

My mentor and friend, Richard Danielpour at the workshop for Missa Adsum at Old Dominion University in 2012.​

Baritone Soloist, Christopher Mooney (Christopher Newport University) with Robynne Redom, Mezzo Soloist). Dr. Nancy Klein (Diehn School of Music Chair, Old Dominion University) is conducting.

Men and women in conversation
People discussing in music classroom setting
Fifth grader musical event details
Group singing with toy swords
Dr. Nancy Klein, Chair, Diehn School of Music at Old Dominion University, conducting the Diehn Chorale.
Happy duo at indoor event venue
Adolphus Hailstork and his wife, Jin, at the premiere of his "Knee of the Neck" by the National Philharmonic Orchestra. Adolphus was my first composition teacher and I am forever grateful to him for his help and friendship.
Energetic choir holding toy weapons

Libretto

  1. Why Can’t Every Day Be Saturday?
  2. New Kid.
  3. Science: The Rock Cycle.
  4. Math: Word Problems.
  5. Bathroom Emergency.
  6. Lunch Is Not For Eating, It’s For Grossing Out Your Friends.
  7. Second Mommy.
  8. Writing: Every Good Story Has A Dragon.
  9. History: All These People Are Dead.
  10. Who Invented Homework? I Really Hate That Guy!
  11. Good Night, Sleep Tight.
Duration: ca. 35’
People celebrating together on stage
My daughter, Elizabeth Hankin, teaches 5th Grade and collaborated with my wife, Kath, to write the lyrics.
Formal meeting between two individuals
Richard Danielpour with JoAnn Falletta at Richards's premiere of "The Passion of Yeshua" at the Oregon Bach Festival. Richard was my second mentor and has also become a friend. JoAnn Falletta has been a wonderful source of encouragement during my musical journey.