I’m happy to share another update to the music page of the blog. It has been a productive few months and I’ve had the joy of being commissioned to create new work by several colleagues and friends. Take a look at the descriptions below and don’t hesitate to contact me at lovedintobeing(at)gmail.com if you would like to purchase a piece. I also welcome new commissions and projects from congregations, ensembles and individuals.

Be Still, My Soul  - a spacious, expressive arrangement of the well-known hymn for upper voice and piano.

Christ Has No Body Now But Yours - a prayer of St. Teresa of Avila is set as a flowing, contemplative song. It is well-suited to themes of service, stewardship, incarnation/embodiment or can be used during Communion. It works equally well with the written piano part or accompanied by a sustained drone. The piece was written for a new worship community that is in formation thanks to Presbyterian Welcome.

God the Spirit, Guide and Guardian – this setting of Carl Daw’s evocative text has a mysterious, contemplative character. It can be used for the ordination and installation of clergy and church leaders. A suggested choral arrangement is included in the score; it can easily be adapted to suit different combinations of singers and/or instruments.

Hodie, Christus natus est – a joyous Christmas carol for unison treble or mixed choir with piano, double bass and Orff instruments or handbells. The piece juxtaposes a Latin refrain and newly-written verses with poetic images of Christ that are geared toward children and youth. Commissioned by the Emily Scott and the Children’s Music Ministry of First Presbyterian Church, it will be performed on December 18 in their 11 a.m. service, and again on Christmas Eve for their 5 p.m. Family Service. It will also be performed by the Park Avenue Youth Chorale at our Annual Christmas Concert on December 20 at 8 p.m.

Nearer, My God, to Thee – this lyrical, expressive hymntune is a new setting of Sarah Flower Adams’ well-known text, which is based on Jacob’s dream in Genesis 28:11–19. The piece works very well with a solo instrument to intone the melody and support the congregation’s singing.

We Cannot Live by Bread Alone – an alternative Gospel Acclamation for the Lenten season or a song that can be sung to prepare for the hearing of Scripture. An easy call and response piece that can be learned quickly.

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