As a composer, John’s Choral and Orchestral works have received much acclaim and are performed frequently all over the world. His works have been premiered by an array of artists including Lorin Maazel, Marin Alsop, Denyce Graves, Donald Nally & The Crossing, Deborah Voigt, Antioch Chamber Ensemble, Jeffrey Brillhart & Singing City, and Sir James Galway _ at venues including Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and Lincoln Center.