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Here are the latest additions, newest first.
This page lists new music only. For blog posts and other updates, see the Musings page.
Hymn of Grateful Praise: The first “Gratitude Project” installment
“There is something in each day that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it.”
If I Listen With My Heart – Ryan Murphy arrangement
In General Conference, October 2014, the Tabernacle Choir presented a lovely rendition of “If I Listen With My Heart,” arranged by associate director Ryan Murphy. Ryan has generously made the score available here so you can use it in your own choir.
All Tied Up With a Bow
You know that amazing feeling when you actually manage to finish something? Not just sorta finish, with a few loose ends that you’ll get to… um… eventually. I mean really finish?
“In the Bleak Midwinter” and a new arrangement of “When the Son of God Was Born”
This is week three of the Christmas Music Deluge. I just realized (with a self-congratulatory smirk) that so far I’ve met my goal of one update/week until done. We’ll see if the new leaf stays turned.
“Gesù, Bambino” and a new duet setting of “Born to Wear a Crown”
Home » In this latest installment of the Christmas Music Deluge, I've added a new arrangement of "Gesù Bambino," (Pietro Yon/Frederick H. Martens) for Solo, SSA or SSATB choir. I love the original dearly just the way it is, so in arranging it I tried to do something...
On a Still and Starry Night (my 2014 Christmas Card Carol) and The First Noel
2014’s Christmas Card Carol, actually done before Christmas? I’ll have to write this one in my journal!
Last Christmas…
“Star of Wonder,” my Christmas Card Carol for 2013: a year later it’s ready to go!
Some odds and ends, because of…
…a new compilation CD called “He is My Song,”Here’s a list of what’s on the disk, with links to the song pages and a description of the new material that’s been added.
Lest we forget our home’s with God…
A lovely hymn titled “Come Home,” arranged for SATB choir or Solo with optional harmony.
Video Fun and Games
The last couple of projects I’ve worked on have dealt with the visual arts. Let me help you to understand the irony of this.
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I’m looking for the music that you wrote after September 11th. I think it was for a choir. Please let met know if it is available. Thank You
I’ml looking for piano duets appropriate for sacrament meeting.
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I especially love your piano solo arrangements for hymns. Have you done anything with “I’ll go where you want me to go?”
Hi!
Would you consider doing an arrangement of joseph smiths 1st prayer?
It would be for our primary program in the fall.
I have hopes that covid will be over by then….so hopefully we will get to do a program.
Last year we used your arrangement of come follow me….the kids loved it!
Thankyou for sharing your talents!
I LOVE your piano accompaniments….so lovely !
If you decide to write this , if you could put it in alto range🙂
My choirs and I are very happy to sing your songs. We are a ttbb choir in France (la lyre Halluinoise) and a mixed voices choir in Belgium (Chorale A Travers Chants).
I was the director of the conservatorium of Music of the town of Tournai in Belgium.
Have you written som choirs with string quatuor?
Thank’s a lot for your magnificent music.
Hello to you,
Thank you for sharing your gifts! I have some questions for you regarding Copyright issues for use of your materials during worship services in respect to streaming online worship services. Can you please contact me offline to discuss?
I would love to see you do a special arrangement to “It is Well with my Soul.”
Tell me how to get a copy of the 4 hand duet of Cancion De Loor
Thank you. Love your compositions and arrangements.
Where are the listings for “piano solos”?
https://defordmusic.com/songs-by-category-and-by-voicing/ (It’s in the menu up at the top. 🙂 )
Sr Deford, I’m working with a soloist wanting to sing Write Thy Name Upon My Heart. It’s just a smidge out of range for her. Any chance you’d have an electronic copy of the solo arrangement in DMaj that could be dropped to CMaj?
My son and I need to sing for my Uncle s funeral. I would like us to the the Mack Wilberg , Marta Keen version of Homeward Bound. Have you thought about arranging that one?
No, sorry. This one is under copyright, and I don’t like dealing with royalty issues. In any case, if you want to use the Mack Wilberg arrangement, I couldn’t help you since I’d be arranging an arrangement. 🙂
I love your music and thank you for sharing it. Are you planning on writing an SATB arrangement of “Peace in Christ”?
I want to thank you for the beautiful music that you have allowed to be on line. Our choir has limited or no budget for music and it is a blessing to have been able to use your music to augment the hymn book.
Hi,
I’m looking for “Come and see” copyright 1999.
Thank you so much.
Hello, Do you have any arrangements for just C Instrument (s) and piano? I couldn’t see how to search for that? I love your music!
I too, am looking for sacred piano duets. Would love to find some on your site.
I would love it if there were more Piano Solo’s… Your amazing!
I am looking for the words to “Come and See” but have not been able to find them on your site. Where should I look?
Hi, I am looking for Sacramento hymns for children’s choir/voices eg for Holy Communion. Please I’ll appreciate any help!
Sabau.L.S
I love your arrangements. I’m wondering if you have any piano duets. I’m trying to find some piano duets of church music.
Sally,
There are no songs about the betrayal and trial of Christ that I can find among LDS composers. I’ve looked in non-LDS sources and am yielding almost the same result. I wonder if this might be a topic you would enjoy working on. Thank you for the many lovely compositions you have shared with all of us!
All the best!
What a wonderful talent you have! Have you ever thought of doing an arrangement of Oh Savior, Thou who wearest a crown with its original melody? I have looked high and low for one and have not been successful in my treasure hunt…
I have thought about it, but it probably won’t happen. The Hassler/Bach setting isn’t my favorite melody, so it’s not likely to be one I’d choose to arrange. 🙂
Our Stake is looking for the accompaniment copy for the piece that a youth choir sang for this last October, Saturday afternoon session the piece is I’m Trying To Be Like Jesus/He Sent His Son youth choir arrangement by Sally Deford –
Marilyn, I wish I could help you! I don’t have publishing rights on that one, so I can’t post it here. It’s possible that the Church Music and Cultural Arts department could get you a copy if you ask them–no guarantees, but they’ve done it before with other songs. Eventually I know they hope to have that one on music.lds.org, but it takes awhile.
Your questions might be answered here: https://defordmusic.com/permission-the-answer-is-yes-for-this-anyway/, but if not feel free to use the “contact me” link at the bottom of the page to let me know exactly what you need!
I’m looking for TTBB arrangements for sacrament meeting special numbers.
Hi, we are looking for a Christmas duet for male voices. Would appreciate any ideas/thoughts you may have✨
Thank You so much,
Patti McGuirt