Forest Refuge Music Studio

They Raise Their Voices

A sacred work in 4 movements which explores the common spiritual heritage of Christianity,  Islam & Judaism.

A Tribute of Grasses

A choral work in six short movements based on the poetry of Hamlin Garland with instrumental accompaniment for winds, piano, organ. 

Misa en Tono Sur

A choral mass inspired by the indigenous music of the Andean highlands.

Pentecost: As The Spirit Gave Them Speech

A multilingual composition which draws the congregation into a unique moment of insight  and encounter with the Holy Spirit. 

Great is the Goodness

 A religious service setting for SATB chorus, children, organ, handbells, and congregation.

Songs of Purpose

Six weekly memory verses from 40 Days of Purpose are set to music to help the congregation comprehend their import more fully and remember them through the week. 

These Are the Signs

A cantata to begin the Season of Lent

Genre: Blended worship using traditional choir, contemporary praise, cantor, organ & violin
Songs: 1. Flood & Covenant,   2. Promise,   3. Psalm,   4. Testament

Hearing Paint

Four orchestral tone poems inspired by the paintings . (Performance time 26 minutes)

Elogio del Agua

This orchestral work inspired by the Chilean Poet Laureate Gabriela Mistral, connects three short movements each describing in turn Mist, Rain, and River.

Sights & Sounds from All Around (English)                                                                                                  *Escenas Escuchadas (Spanish)

A collection of 22 matching songs in English, Spanish, and even the native American language from southern Chile called Mapudungun.

Therefore Go!

A cycle of progressively evolving congregational songs written by John Ridgway Walker on the theme of the United Methodist General Conference 2016.