While I’ve always loved composing new music, I’ve never been into composing for the money. I think of it as my hobby; a serious hobby! To that end, I’ve decided to make any score listed on this website free for download and performance. If you’ve ever wanted to give a piece of mine a try, feel free! My only wish is that you let me know if you decide to program something.
This is more in line with my goals in sharing music: I just want it to be performed and enjoyed! Check out the compositions page for these pieces, and I’ll continue to update it with new works as they are finished.
– Bryan Dunnewald, 6 April 2022
I’m excited to have two new pieces premiered this weekend! In Philadelphia, we’ll premiere my Saint Mark’s Service, written for Robert McCormick. I’ll be playing the organ, and the Parish Choir and Choristers will sing under Robert’s direction. This service takes place at 4:00pm at Saint Mark’s.
In Denver, the choirs of Trinity UMC will premiere Song for Judith, written for Judith Mitchell’s retirement with text by my mother, Kathy Dunnewald. This service takes place at 11:00am at Trinity UMC.
I hope you’ll join us in person or online for one or both of these premieres!
– Bryan Dunnewald, 1 April 2022
I’m looking forward to performing two recitals in the upcoming weeks on marvelous organs! The first is at National City Christian Church, a special place for me: an early mentor of mine, Charles Miller, used to be Director of Music there. The next is an annual tradition now, a trip to St. Paul to play the Casavant organ at St. Louis Church. Not only does this organ look stunning, it sounds great too! I hope you’ll join me for one of these performances. Details for each are below.
- Friday, 18 March 2022; 12:15pm. National City Christian Church, Washington, D.C. Bryan will offer a recital on the magnificent Möller organ at NCCC. The program will feature a variety of works to showcase the instrument’s many colors and will last approximately 45 minutes. A program is here and details are here.
- Tuesday, 29 March 2022; 12:35pm. Church of St. Louis, King of France, St. Paul, MN. Bryan will present a recital on the beautiful Casavant organ in this magnificent church. The program follows the noon mass and will last approximately 30 minutes. Free and open to the public. A program is here and details are here.
– Bryan Dunnewald, 17 March 2022
I’m looking forward to offering a final recital as Assistant Organist and Choirmaster at Saint Mark’s Church! The program will feature some of my favorite pieces, including Vierne’s Symphony No. 3, one of the most powerful organ works in the repertoire. The program will demonstrate the many colors and capabilities of the Aeolian-Skinner organ. I hope you’ll join me on February 20th!
- Sunday, 20 February 2022; 4:00pm. Saint Mark’s Church, Philadelphia, PA. Bryan will give a recital at his home church, Saint Mark’s, on the landmark Aeolian-Skinner organ. The varied program will highlight the many colors and subtle shades of the organ. A program is here and details are here.
– Bryan Dunnewald, 2 February 2022
The Saint Mark’s Singers, our new all-volunteer choir at Saint Mark’s, are looking forward to presenting our first concert this Sunday at 4:00pm! The program is comprised of mid-century Christmas carols, featuring silky melodies and tasty harmony. The concert is free and open to the public, and we hope you’ll join us to celebrate Christmas approaching! Details are below:
- Sunday, 19 December 2021; 4:00pm. Saint Mark’s Church, Philadelphia, PA. Bryan will conduct the first-ever concert of the Saint Mark’s Singers, an all-volunteer choir at Saint Mark’s Church. The program, entitled Red Velvet Christmas, features decadent mid-century carols, some familiar and some new. Details can be found here and a program is here.
– Bryan Dunnewald, 15 December 2021
