Margaret Vardell Sandresky

Premieres

Five Shakespeare Songs, for alto recorder, soprano, viola da gamba, and harpsichord, was commissioned and premiered by Carolina Pro Musica directed by Karen Hite Jacobs, March 28, 2003, St. Mary's Chapel, Charlotte, NC. Commissioned by Kernersville Moravian Church, Variations on 'Thy Majesty,' was introduced June 1 by organist Janette Fishell for the dedication of the new Nordlie organ. Dialogues for Organ and Strings, commissioned by Dr. John S. Mueller, was given its first performance April 25 by Dr. Mueller and the Salem College String Ensemble. Christmas for organ and concert band, also commissioned by Kernersville Moravian Church, was introduced at the Christmas Eve Lovefeasts.

Performances

Sinfonia for Organ and Brass Quintet was presented by organist Ron Fox and members of Brass Roots, March 1, 2003, Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, London, Ontario, Canada. Organist Noel Werner performed Five Sacred Dances, Central Presbyterian Church, Summit, NJ. Sonata: Spring Turning, was heard in a performance by organist Margaret Mueller, September 14, St. Thomas Church, New York, NY.

Publications

Organ Music, Volume VI; Wayne Leupold Editions.

Further Information

• 2000-2001 American Composers Update
• 1999-2000 American Composers Update
• 1998-1999 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online