Still, Still, Still

I wrote many iterations of this over the years; from a women's vocal trio to men's quartet, but for some reason I never wrote this as a solo. This is one of my favorite Christmas carols, a sweet Austrian carol. I wrote this for piano and a C instrument. to play it.

MP3: Still, Still, Still

PDF: Still, Still, Still

Lord, Dismiss (the year) with Thy Blessing

MP3 - Lord, dismiss (the year) with Thy Blessing
PDF - Lord, Dismiss (the year) with Thy Blessing

I was reminiscing about the year that is almost over and reflecting on my blessings. I said, "Lord, dismiss this year with Thy Blessing", and as I did so, the hymn tune #163 came to mind. As I was playing it, I heard another familiar end of year music piece going through my mind and thought it would make a nice counter-melody. I think it really does. I hope you had a wonderful year and are looking forward to a new year with new Blessings to be had.

Fantasia on a Christmas Carol

MP3 - Fantasia on a Christmas Carol
PDF - Fantasia on a Christmas Carol

This is the old French Carol, "Le sommeil de L'enfant-Jésus" (The Sleep of the Infant Jesus) arranged for piano solo. I hope you enjoy it.

At Peace With Myself

MP3 - At Peace With Myself
PDF - At Peace With Myself

I wrote this piano piece a long time ago when things just weren't going good in my life. Music has always been an outlet for me, and this gave me peace to carry on. Those trials are long gone, but the experience lingers on. I hope it brings you peace. Enjoy it. 

Sorry about the choppy audio. Something is going on strange and haven't had a chance to figure it out, but you can get the idea of the piece.

Blessings Unfold

MP3: Blessings Unfold
PDF: Blessings Unfold

I decided to try live mic-ing myself playing the recorder and this is the result. I like it. It could be used for almost any instrument, really.

Hope you enjoy it and recognize all the blessings that you have in your life and the true source of those blessings.

Lullabye

MP3: Lullabye
PDF: Lullabye

Not sure why this has been on my mind, but this is something I wrote several years ago and just got around to cleaning it up and scoring it. It is a simple but sweet lullabye. I hope you enjoy it.

Nature's Music

My wife and I decided it was such a beautiful day yesterday that we would take a drive. We started on the Timapanogos highway in Lehi, entered the forest and just drove - soaking in the beautiful world created for us by our loving Father in Heaven. My wife took the pictures - most while the car was in motion, but I think they turned out wonderfully.

When I got home and was posting them to Facebook, this tune came into my mind and I know I had to "marry" the two together. This is my first venture with combining audio (music) with pictures. I like the result, if I may so so myself. :)

I credit the music popping into my head, first and foremost by my Father in Heaven, and secondly from my wonderful experiences, which made me realize this: For me to write meaningful music I need to get out from my "normal" world - explore nature. Experience God's handiwork. Listen to what a babbling stream is saying. Listen to the breeze rustling through the trees. Listen to what my heart is saying as I am experiencing all of this. And I will be able to find a song through it all.

YouTube: Nature's Music

Joy in the Journey

Everyone has their own journey that they alone must travel. The journey may be filled with trials, but if we can remember that our journey-master is always there to show us the way, we can have - Joy in the Journey.

MP3 - Joy in the Journey
PDF - Joy in the Journey

Mary's Medley

MP3 - Mary's Medley

I can think of no better way to honor my Grandmother (who raised me) on Mother's Day than to arrange a medley of her best loved songs.

The Songs are:

Mother, Here's a Red, Red Rose (she wrote the words)
To a Wild Rose
Songs my Mother Taught Me

She instilled the gift of music in me, and I am eternally grateful to her for that. Happy (Grand)Mother's Day. I love you!

Goin' Home - Each Life that Touches Ours for Good

A Social networking friend who I never met in person, but have shared many likes and discussions with - her father passed away. I thought of this arrangement almost immediately and spent the better part of the day getting it down. I am very pleased with the outcome. I hope you'll enjoy it and feel of the strong spirit that proclaims death is not the end. For you my friend, Sheila. 

22 January 2017 - received permission from IRI and owner and now have the PDF file for you to download.

PDF - Goin' Home/Each Life
MP3 - Goin' Home/Each Life

22 Jan 2017 - User requested swapping out violin for clarinet (v1c)
PDF - Goin' Home/Each Life - v1c

More Holiness Give Me

This is an arrangement I did a couple years ago, adapted with permission from the original arranger for recorder and piano. Unfortunately my recorder sound files aren't that great, so I chose an oboe to play this. Really any C instrument could play this and would be lovely. Hope you enjoy, and comments welcome.

PDF - More Holiness Give Me
MP3 - More Holiness Give Me

Eventide

I arranged this in about 2 hours. This is one of my favorite peaceful hymns that seems to invite the spirit into my soul when I need assurance. I only have the .mp3 file but may score it later if there is a need for it. I hope you enjoy it and welcome any feedback.

MP3 - Eventide