Here is a simple arrangement of A La Nanita Nana. This is a delightful Spanish carol, presented here with the original Spanish words . . . more »

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 »

This arrangement takes the famous tune by Felix Mendelssohn & places a new 18th-century style counterpoint around it. more »

This intermediate arrangement of Away in a Manger combines three well known tunes that are commonly associated with this beloved carol. more »

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 »

This beloved children's song, arranged for adult SATB choir, is sure to delight young and old members of your congregation alike. more »

A joyous anthem of thanksgiving. This anthem is easy on the choir but requires a good accompanist. more »

This "Deck the Hall" is spiced up with some fun time signature changes and a dash of kazoos. more »

A quodlibet or 'what you will' is a group of songs that can all be sung at the same time. "Unlikely Company" features five songs featuring a strange mix of Halloween creatures . . . more »

A quodlibet or 'what you will' is a group of songs that can all be sung at the same time. "The Ghost Ship" features five songs featuring the crew of a Ghost Ship (the Black Pearl, maybe?) . . . more »

A quodlibet or 'what you will' is a group of songs that can all be sung at the same time. "We're Back!" features four songs featuring undead Halloween monsters: the skeleton, the vampire, the mummy and the zombie. more »

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 »

This arrangement appropriate for any service - the text illustrates perfectly the tender mercies of the Savior. more »

I chose this hymn for the theme "repentance," but it would equally compliment themes like "commandments," "mercy," "grace," or "faith." more »

A favorite hymn of testimony and devotion, perfect for any meeting centering it's focus on the Savior. more »

It is difficult to find Christmas music that focuses on the role of Joseph, Christ's foster father. Joseph was perhaps the third convert, after Mary and Martha. more »

The overlying message is one of peace and comfort: that the Bridegroom (Christ) is near, He is even at the door, that we have no need to fear if we will but wait on and for Him, keeping our lamps "trimmed and burning." more »

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 »

The irony here is that even though I wrote this seasonal song all in good fun, I love fruitcake. more »

This peaceful, soulful setting of this beautiful text captures the feel of an Appalachian spiritual. more »

I found this delightful carol text when I was working on my children’s Christmas songbook, “O Sing a Song of Bethlehem,” back in 2004. In this version, the voices imitate the sound of the bells, a la “Ring Christmas Bells" (aka “Carol of the Bells"), while the bass sings the words of the tune. This has a completely different feel, but you get the idea. I love the text; it is somewhat ambiguous and leaves me wondering if it is talking about Old Father Christmas or the Christ Child . . . it could go either way. more »

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 »

Ten Tone TWISTERS : an elegant collection of elocutionary songs for your singing enjoyment by M Ryan Taylor. Settings of traditional tongue twisters! Perfect for ESL choirs or any choir wanting to work on diction and have a wonderful time doing it. High… more »

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 »

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 »

This piece calls on the pastoral images of Spring, which is described as it miraculously bursts through the Winter's tide. more »

This version of Unto us a Child is Born! is performed ABA. The middle B section is more difficult and will require some experienced singers. This is based on an old chant-like tune, Puer Nobis Nascitur, from a collection published in 1582 called Piae Cantiones (from which we find find carols like In Dulci Jubilo). I have played with the rhythms, the words and the harmonization. more »

This version of the carol mixes snippets of "Good Christian Men Rejoice" with the "Wachet Auf" tune. more »

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 »

This sacred song of saving grace and the love of Christ is intended to be sung with exuberance. more »