Member Since August, 1994
Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Genre:
classical, Minimal, quartal
Biography:
Frederick Frahm, a resident of Rio Rancho NM, was born in Hemet, California in 1964. A professional church musician for more than 30 years, he currently serves as Director of Music Ministry and Organist at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Albuquerque, NM.
Recent Works:
As of Fire (2009)inspired by a poem of Catherine Walsha concert work for symphonic organ9" in durationcommissioned by Catherine Walshpublished in New York by Zimbel Presspremiered at Blackburn Cathedral (UK) by Robin Walker in 2009Melencolia (2009)for string orchestra inspired by the Albrecht Dürer woodcut (1513)6" in durationcommissioned by Eric Walterspremiered by the Rio Rancho High School OrchestraIndian Earth (2009)inspired by a poem of Witter Bynnera chamber work in three movements for organ and winds10" in durationcommissioned by the American Guild of Organists, Albuquerque chapterPublished in Paris by Fabrique Musicalefirst performance at the 2009 AGO Region VII conventionThe Hand (2009)based on a melody by Ella Jaz Kirkfor chamber orchestra3" in durationcommissioned by the Hey Mozart! New Mexico Child Composer Projectfirst performance in Albuquerque, NM, Fall 2009Dark Light (2009)setting of a poem by Catherine Walshfor choir & organ7" in durationcommissioned by the poetAdvent (2009)setting of a poem by Catherine Walshfor voice and chamber ensemble (strings and organ)4" in durationcommissioned by the poetUna Danza de Amor (2010)a chamber opera based on the life of Juanita (Jennie) Garciafor mezzo soprano solo, chorus and chamber ensemble (piano trio)15" in durationcommissioned by the Santa Fe Opera Lifesongs ProjectBright Angel Path (2010)a cantata based on the life of Alice Van Baackfor soprano solo, chorus and piano 8" in durationcommissioned by the Santa Fe Opera Lifesongs ProjectMotown Chronicle (2011)a cantata based on the life of Thomas Florencefor soprano solo, chorus, piano and strings 6" in durationcommissioned by the Santa Fe Opera Lifesongs ProjectHow Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (2011) a setting of Psalm 84for soprano solo, oboe, and organ8" in durationcommissioned by a private party as an anniversary gift