Written for piano and SSAA choir. While visiting and helping one of my sons, I heard, in the distance, some lovely music. When I later went to see where it was coming from, I discovered that the former head of the Yavapai Junior College music department, after retiring, had developed Read more…
Written for organ and SATB choir. I have long loved both the words and the music to the hymn, “How Firm a Foundation. ” Recently, I have become quite impressed with the thought of the Franciscan, Richard Rohr, and his emphasis – along with that of the Apostle Paul and Read more…
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…
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…