Music for choral arrangements
Written for piano (or guitar), alto soloist, and oboe. One day in the early 1980s, while puttering around on the piano, I began to hammer out a tune I liked. To ensure that I did not forget it before writing it down, I played it again and again. I played Read more…
Written for solo singer. This is something I wrote – but unlike my other music, this number is NOT for worship. Here is its origin: Of my many years in the Navy chaplaincy, none was more fulfilling or spiritual than those at CREDO – Chaplains Religion Enrichment Development Operation. While Read more…
Written for organ, SATB choir, and oboe. Particularly appropriate during times of trial (after a flood, an earthquake, a mass shooting, a devastating election, etc.), this anthem is my wife’s favorite. Based primarily on Psalm 46 and Romans 8:28, the anthem was published by The General Board of Discipleship of Read more…
Watch this piece performed by the youth choir of the Colorado Springs First United Methodist Church, directed by Steve Harter: Written for SATB choir. This piece is a … Listen to a soulless, computer generated, MIDI recording of this piece:
Written for organ, SATB choir, and flute. This was my first attempt at writing an anthem, but the anthem has roots back to my college days in Mississippi. During that era, in Mississippi, Methodist churches typically had not only Sunday morning worship services, but also service on Sunday evenings. Every Read more…