Dr. David Sargent – Composer

I am so pleased David Sargent is part of HolySheetMusic.com  David Sargent was my most influential composition teacher.  He always pushed me.   He recognized the talent and molded my ability to think, create and perform as a musician.   He pushed my boundaries of tonality to create amazing music that really had no tonal center, and yet, it really did.  There was  always a focus on musicality.

Here’s a little more about David Sargent:

Dr. David H. Sargent, composer, earned his Bachelor’s and Master of Arts degrees in Music Theory and Composition at Brigham Young University.  Master of Music and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees in Music Composition were from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

He taught at the Eastman School of Music, Ohio University, and 32 years at Brigham Young University.  He held the Harold R. Laycock University Professorship for Music Composition for ten years before retiring in 2008. He has written music for many combinations of instruments: solo, choral, full orchestra and wind ensemble.  His works have been performed nationally and internationally—throughout the United States and in Germany, France, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, Hungary, Wales, England, the Netherlands, Bolivia and Canada.

For the serious Choir Directors and musicians, please enjoy the two pieces we have published.  This is brilliant work!

“Bless the Lord” and “O Clap Your Hands”