Music to be played at any time of the year
Written for SATB choir. Whenever this anthem is sung, there should be an English translation. While appropriate throughout the year, this anthem is particularly appropriate during Lent because it talks about the crucifixion and passion of Christ. This work was inspired by the beautiful rendition of Eric Barnum’s “Adoramus Te, Read more…
Written for SATB divisi choir. Whenever this anthem is sung, there should be an English translation. While appropriate throughout the year, this anthem is particularly appropriate during Lent because it talks about the crucifixion and passion of Christ. This work was inspired by the beautiful rendition of Eric Barnum’s “Adoramus Read more…
Written for piano. This piano number, based on the tune, Assurance (“Blessed Assurance”), being quite brief, can serve nicely as an offertory. Listen to a soulless, computer generated, MIDI recording of this piece:
Written for piano. This piano medley is a combination of the Converse tune for the hymn, “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” and the Sweet Hour tune for the hymn, “Sweet Hour of Prayer.” I wrote this in memory of my imperfect, racist, yet loving grandfather. As soon as Read more…
Written for organ. When I was in high school, an organist friend played for me Jehan Alain’s Litanies. Since then, I have been enthralled with the piece and have wanted to write some hymn variation in the same style. Also, for years, I have been deeply moved by Charles Wesley’s Read more…
Written for piano. This piano medley is based on the tunes for “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” (Nettleton) and “My Faith Looks Up to Thee” (Olivet). Listen to a soulless, computer generated, MIDI recording of this piece:
Written for organ. This organ arrangement is based on the tune used for the hymn. “Be Thou My Vision.” Watch this piece performed by organist Matt Emkey: Listen to a soulless, computer generated, MIDI recording of this piece:
Written for organ. This organ arrangement is based on the tune used for the hymn, “God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens.” Watch this piece performed by organist Matt Emkey. Listen to a soulless, computer generated, MIDI recording of this piece:
Written as a vocal hymn with piano or organ accompaniment. This hymn refers to Christ’s mission here on earth and is particularly appropriate for services in which the scriptures deal with Jesus’ baptism or refer to his comments in Nazareth which nearly got him thrown over a cliff. Listen to Read more…
Written as a vocal hymn with piano or organ accompaniment. I was led to write the hymn because of all of the racism, hatred and anti-immigrant sentiment that seized our beloved country shortly after our first African-American president was elected. Listen to a soulless, computer generated, MIDI recording of this Read more…