God Will Provide a Lamb; and a cantata finally finished
Last night was a landmark for me… I actually finished something. Something big. And complicated. And boy am I patting myself on the back!
Fun and Games, and a Missionary Choir
The incredible thing is that they had the music memorized. I know how long they didn’t have to learn this, so I’m well and truly impressed!
Friday Favorites #4
Here’s a new favorite that I think you’ll enjoy. We we just started this one in our Institute Choir. It’s a gorgeous number called “This Holy Christmas Night,”
“The Lord is My Shepherd” revisited
I love James Montgomery’s lyric inspired by the 23rd psalm. I’ve never been too fond of the traditional tune though. It has always provoked me to bounce around between alto and soprano, searching for a melody. So, I did what cheeky composers do and wrote my own.
Friday Favorites #2
“O Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” a medley of the traditional French carol “Sing We Now of Christmas” and the traditional English carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” arranged by Betsy Lee Bailey. This one is great fun!
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee (Cantata)
This ~one-hour program, voiced for SSAATTBB, is a cantata narrated from two points of view: modern and ancient.
The Problem With Vanity Searches
This is just one more plea for internet civility. No, internet kindess. No, better yet, internet Christianity.
Bless This Land
Happy birthday America. Barbecue in the backyard, eat watermelon, watch fireworks, and teach your kids peace.
The Lowly Ward Choir
First and foremost, a ward choir should be about bringing participants closer to Jesus Christ.