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I have begun offering my scores on a pay-what-you’re-able basis. Check them out here!

I compose music that explores universal questions of essence and finding beauty and joy in the midst of suffering, resulting in evocative pieces that take listeners on a journey which nourishes the soul, stimulates healing, and builds empathy. 

Through my work as a composer, teacher, collaborative pianist, and church musician, I celebrate the communal and cultural aspects of music and am committed to bringing musicians and community members together through a range of musical experiences accessible to all people. 

Please take a look around my site and contact me if you have questions or would like to collaborate on a project!

About

A musician since the age of three when I began studying piano, I did not actively compose until the age thirty-seven, when I studied under Dr. Larry Bell and Howard Frazien in Boston, MA.  In composition, as in life, I explore the interaction between the old and the new, tradition and innovation, examining every nuance… Continue reading About

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Finalist in Cantus Vocal Ensemble’s 2021 Young & Emerging Composer Competition My choral piece, “Let Us Sing!” a TTBB setting of Ellen Watkins Harper’s poem, “Songs for the People” was among the top four finalists in the Cantus Vocal Ensemble’s 2021 Young & Emerging Composer Competition. The group gave me this feedback: “Let Us Sing”… Continue reading News

Contact

Please contact me about teaching or performing, about any of my compositions, or with questions regarding purchasing. Your info comes directly to my email inbox and I will never share it with anyone. You can also contact me at: hthrsvg at gmail dot com.