I don’t yet have pages created for all of my pieces, so, this list is somewhat incomplete. For a nearly complete list of compositions, visit Catalog Index (also found in the Catalog menu).

“…a passionate, directly communicable, and intrinsically *human* experience.”
—Dr. Gary D. Cannon, director Emerald Ensemble & Cascadian Chorale
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Enjoy your time exploring my music and looking through my scores. Please reach out if you have any questions or if you would like to work together on a project!
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Guest on “Moveable Do” Podcast!
Listen here:
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The Movable Do podcast (October 27, 2020) “Composer and conductor Steve Danielson interviews other living composers to learn about their journeys, successes, and learning experiences.
“This week, Hawaii-based composer Chris Fraley discusses how his background as a math and science wiz influences his love for counterpoint. Featured in this episode: Eire’s Call, The Plains, Hine Ma Tov, and the premiere of the recording of A Light Exists In Spring. Plus, experimentations with Just Intonation.”
For more information about any of the featured pieces, click below:
- Eire’s Call (Tone Poem No. 3)
- The Plains (SATB)
- Hine ma tov (SATB, SATB & Piano, SAA & Piano)
- A Light exists in Spring (SATB)
Pitch Matters
Learn how music works, focusing on an experiential approach to how sounds combine. Visit PitchMatters.com and learn why pitch matters!
A Random Sampler
Missa Dramatica (Missa Brevis No. 2)
Missa Dramatica (Missa Brevis No. 2) borrows its intensity from the Agnus Dei of my first mass. While still a work-in-progress, I’ve completed both the Kyrie and the Agnus Dei, and have prepared a video score for the Kyrie so that you can listen to this beautifully dramatic setting while following along with the music.
a cappella, Latin, Mass, PROJECT:ENCORE, Sacred, SATBAus alten Märchen
A charming setting of Heinrich Heine’s (1797-1856) famous poem for unaccompanied SATB choir.
a cappella, German, Heinrich Heine, SATBReminiscence
An emotional journey from poignant remembrance to despair.
Adela Florence Nicolson, English, India's Love Lyrics, Piano, SATBWelcome Home (Recording)
Welcome Home by the Cascadian Chorale features American choral music spanning three centuries: pieces by colonial-era William Billings, Robert Frost poems set by 20th century Randall Thompson, and lyrical 21st century songs by Pacific Northwest composers. “This recording highlights some of our singers’ favorite pieces from the past few years” including Agnus Dei from Missa Historiae (Missa Brevis No. 1).
Cascadian Chorale, CD, Recording