I am composing music for the whole Gospel of Mark...

Mark's words, closely paraphrased verse-by-verse, narrated alongside newly-composed music for piano.

More than a backing track, the music will illuminate the text, so the remarkable story of Jesus' life can be heard in a whole new way. The completed project will be performed live and shared as a recording. 

But I can't do this alone.

Instead of receiving a commission or grant (as has been my usual practice as a professional composer), I'm relying completely on the support of people like you. I've taken a step of faith in embarking on this project full-time, after several years of preparation, to make sure that it gets finished by the end of 2025.

If anything about this project intrigues, inspires or excites you, I would love you to consider supporting me and my family in any way you can...

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How do the finances work?

The costs involved in this project are essentially just living expenses for me and my family (my wife Elsabeth and our two girls) while I give this project as much time as it needs to be completed well.

The goal of A$35,000 is enough to cover the remaining months of work needed to complete the project in 2025, after we funded ourselves for the first few months to set it up and get it going. (Those who have already given to this project previously, including by direct transfer, I've included your donations towards the goal).

Reaching the goal will enable, at a minimum, a free live performance of the completed project (in Adelaide), and a self-produced recording. However, we would love to do even more than this if we raise enough (eg. more performances, studio recording, involving other musicians / voice actors).

Consider supporting us financially...

Please note: if you mark your donation as "anonymous", legal requirements mean that I will still see your name in my system, behind-the-scenes. But it will be kept anonymous from everyone else (and I won't even mention it to you).

You can also support us by...

  • Praying for us!
  • Contributing your skills to the project (here)
  • And if you're really, really interested, I'm looking for people like you to join me in the creative process itself. Click here to learn more.