Grow as a River describes the life of a river from inception to maturity. It begins with tenuous drops from melting ice, slowly forming into a brook that playfully dances around rocks and over bumps until it becomes a majestic and peaceful flow. The idyll is shattered by a raging waterfall, though the erratic motion and anarchy and terror are gradually replaced by the exhilaration and then peace of motion and arrival. Finally, there is proud celebration in the power and accomplishment and future of the fully mature river. The story of the river is a metaphor for all successful maturation journeys. The composer was inspired to write this piece by his visit to Goðafoss, a waterfall of awe, beauty, power, and history, located near Akureyri, Iceland.

For the Beauty of the Earth by John Rutter is an uplifting and lovely choral composition arranged by Matt Johnston (2022) for flute choir. The piece was a finalist in the NFA's Newly Published music Competition.