Gospel Song Fantasy (2002) was composed for trombonist Megumi Kanda. The beauty, depth, fervor and spiritual message of gospel music has inspired listeners and musicians the world over. In this piece the melodies of many well-known African-American spirituals appear: Amen, Michael Row The Boat Ashore, Joshua Fought The Battle Of Jericho, Amazing Grace, Just A Closer Walk, and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. While similar to a medley, I chose to call this a fantasy because of the improvisation-like passages, the atmospheric character of the opening Amen, and the freedom with which I treated the material throughout.

— Bruce Stark