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All Glory, Laud and Honor
A new pairing of this classic hymn with a beautiful, majestic tune by Gustav Holst (prominently featured in his great orchestral work, The Planets). more »
All Good Gifts [Free]
A joyous, lilting anthem of thanksgiving (appropriate for any time of the year) that reminds us that "All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above." more »
America, the Beautiful
As I was going through this hymn again, preparing to arrange it, I was deeply moved by how rich the text is. I never noticed this before, though I've been singing it since I was a child. I think I got used to it before I had a chance to recognize how powerful it really is. I guess that's one of the dangers of being exposed to profound things at an early age (not that I would wish away my familiarity with it either). more »
Angels we have Heard on High
I released a simple, new harmonization of “Angels we have Heard on High” for SATB quartet on The Old Father Christmas Caroler's Companion. This version is identicle except that it adds an alternation between the men and the women on verses 2 and 4, just… more »
As With Gladness Men of Old | Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
This arrangement takes the famous tune by Felix Mendelssohn & places a new 18th-century style counterpoint around it. more »
Beautiful Savior (SATB)
Though the text of this Hymn is not specific to the Easter season, I really like to program it at that time. Really, it is appropriate for any service of the year; it would even work beautifully for Christmas. This arrangement is an expanded version of t… more »
Book of Mormon Stories [Free]
This beloved children's song, arranged for adult SATB choir, is sure to delight young and old members of your congregation alike. more »
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
A joyous anthem of thanksgiving. This anthem is easy on the choir but requires a good accompanist. more »
Deck the Hall
This "Deck the Hall" is spiced up with some fun time signature changes and a dash of kazoos. more »
Harvest Hymn [Free]
While the text is somewhat grim and thoughtful, it is a perfect match for Thanksgiving, a Harvest Celebration or any service that speaks about the parable of the wheat and the tares or the second coming of Christ. more »
How Firm a Foundation
This arrangement appropriate for any service - the text illustrates perfectly the tender mercies of the Savior. more »
How Gentle God's Commands
I chose this hymn for the theme "repentance," but it would equally compliment themes like "commandments," "mercy," "grace," or "faith." more »
I Know That My Redeemer Lives!
A favorite hymn of testimony and devotion, perfect for any meeting centering it's focus on the Savior. more »
I Need Thee Every Hour
An arrangement of this beloved hymn with optional tenor solo and violin part. more »
Lead, Kindly Light
By request: a simple version of this loved hymn for choir and organ. There is a short acapella section for the choir, but if you could have the organist double the choir on their parts. more »
Ode to a Fruitcake [Free]
The irony here is that even though I wrote this seasonal song all in good fun, I love fruitcake. more »
On Bethlehem's Silent Plain (SATB) [Free]
This peaceful, soulful setting of this beautiful text captures the feel of an Appalachian spiritual. more »
Sir Christemasse [Free]
For a more advanced choir's Christmas program. If you're looking for something beautiful, upbeat and adventurous, this may be what you're looking for. more »
Star in the East
Offering "the heart's adoration" to the Christ Child is the theme of the text, placing us individually in the shoes of the wise men. more »
The Fruit is Sweet [Free]
This anthem speaks of the many blessings granted us through the restored priesthood with an attitude of gratefulness and humility. more »
The March of the Three Kings : a Christmas Fantasy
This version of The March of the Three Kings is sung acappella in an ABA form. This could be sung by a seasoned group of carolers or an acappella choir (who would shun the thought of singing all three verses the same each time). It is offered in e and g minor, both keys in one file. more »
The Three Kings [Free]
I've long been fascinated by the "Three Kings." We know very little about them. The scriptures call them wise men, not kings, and never mentions their number . . . more »
The Wexford Carol
The tune is quite beautiful and rather unique among traditional tunes as it shifts modes mid-tune which gives it a light and floating quality. more »
Then I was Glad [Free]
This is my version of "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks at Night" with a number of text changes as well as all new music. more »
Three Peaces [Free]
Three of my first sacred choral settings: The Lord Bless Thee and Keep Thee, Peace I Leave with You, How Excellent is Thy Name in all the Earth. more »
Tyrlow, Tyrloo, Tyrle (a Christmas Processional) [Free]
This piece calls on the pastoral images of Spring, which is described as it miraculously bursts through the Winter's tide. more »
Wake, Awake for Night is Flying!
This version of the carol mixes snippets of "Good Christian Men Rejoice" with the "Wachet Auf" tune. more »
We Thank Thee, O God, For a Prophet
This has been a beloved favorite of LDS congregations for well over a century. This setting for unison choir begins thoughtfully and gradually crescendos to the line "We will sing of his goodness and mercy" - joyfully thanking God for His divine guidance and love. more »
We Three Kings
This acapella arrangement of "We Three Kings" has some tight harmonies, but nothing that should overwhelm most choirs. The new third verse adds a personal dimension to the lyric, expounding on what we can give to our Savior today. more »
What the Man of Faith Said [Free]
The text, by Vachel Lindsay (one of America's great poets), celebrates the simple things that we often take for granted and I think would be wonderfully appropriate for a Thanksgiving service or concert. more »
Wonderful! is in the Stable [Free]
The words of this original carol reflect on the symbols of how our Savior is "the bread of life," "the bright and morning star," as well as "lamb of God." Surely Christ will be "our compass and our lantern for all eternity." more »
Wondrous Love
This sacred song of saving grace and the love of Christ is intended to be sung with exuberance. more »