George Wahington Doane (1799 - 1859) was a distinguished theologoical academic. He wrote a number of hymms and poems including Life Sculpture, one his most well-known. This poem describes a life full of choices that is made beautiful by following the will of God and allowing his plans and visions to shine through our actions.
Eastern Pinnacle for clarinet and CD was premiered during the third Johnstone Woodwind Master Series on May 1, 2008 by clarinettist Colleen Tryon. It took first place in the JWMS III Competition.