composition Archives - John Rokosz

World Premiere of New Polyphony for Ancient Marian Hymn

December 27, 2025

This December, the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Parish schola proudly performed the world premiere of Sub Tuum Praesidium, a Marian motet composed this year by Evan O’Dorney. Details and an audio sample in the full article…

Grandpa and Shorty: Original Film Score

November 11, 2023

After much anticipation, John conducted and recorded his original score for “Grandpa and Shorty” with the generous help of Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music and seven talented local musicians, including three members of Pittsburgh’s Academy String Quartet. Photos and audio clips in the full article!

BVCS Composition Lecture: Music is a Story

February 19, 2021

John was a guest speaker for the Beaver Valley Choral Society WinterSing! Local Legends choral seminar. With a synergic audience ranging from teenagers to grandparents, John shared his compositional and artistic philosophy, focusing on his ultimate motivation of meaningful storytelling. Read more in the full article…

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World Premiere of New Polyphony for Ancient Marian Hymn

Grandpa and Shorty: Original Film Score

BVCS Composition Lecture: Music is a Story

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