Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling

I also love this old hymn - who am I fooling - I love all of them! :) This is arranged for woman's solo and a c instrument. I chose a recorder since the two of them sound so lovely together.

MP3: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling
PDF: Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling

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

Still, Still, Still

PDF - Still, Still, Still
MP3 - Still, Still, Still

The beautiful Christmas carol, Still, Still, Still arranged for Soprano and Alto. Hope you enjoy it!

11-28-2015 - I had a request to turn this into a violin solo. Here is the result. I will oblige any request (within reason) :) v1.v

PDF - Still, Still, Still - violin solo
MP3 - Still, Still, Still - violin solo

11-30-2015 - Added Cello part per request v13.vc

PDF - Still, Still, Still - Cello solo

11-30-2015 - Transposed Score and created viola solo v1.1vla

PDF - Still, Still, Still - viola score
PDF - Still, Still, Still - viola solo

12-02-2015 - Transposed Soprano and Alto score.

PDF - Still, Still, Still - transposed SA

Let Me Cry

MP3 - Let Me Cry
PDF - Let Me Cry

Once again, I found a beautiful poem by my Grandmother. It was in a time where she recently lost a dear loved one. She used poetry to share her life, and this is but a small part. Though I've never seen her cry, I know she does, and so must we. I hope I honor her by this arranging of her beautiful, thoughtful poem.

Note: I made some editorial changes to the poem to make it fit to the tune, but the intent is left.

If you see me sitting where no one else is with me there, 
and you see tears upon my cheek, please don't think you have to speak 
Just let me cry. 

All of us must cry sometime. It's not so strange; it's no crime. 
Life has its joys and many trials, faces can't show endless smiles 
as time goes by. 

Sometimes a beautiful surprise will bring teardrops to my eyes, 
and I laugh through the tears that fall, not minding being seen at all. 
But why should I? 

In my life tears play quite a role; always seem to cleanse my soul, 
especially if my sorrowing heart will be the reason for tears to start. 
And I must cry. 

If I need comfort I'll go where I can seek my Lord in prayer. 
I know He's always standing by, and yes He knows I, too must cry, 
and the reason why. 

Come and See

MP3 - Come and See
PDF - Come and See

I wrote this because I have been reflecting upon the life of our Savior. This composition for piano and voice reflects His entire life. We are invited to Come, and See. I hope you enjoy it and blessed Easter to you.

See the new babe in the manger laid,
hear the great joy sung from heav'n above.
Christ is the lamb without blemish, pure,
born to redeem us all.

See the boy stand at the temple there,
teaching the learned ones of God above.
Jesus, Messiah is speaking truth,
speaking of joys untold!

Come, and see the service He gave,
see Him heal, the dead He did raise,
If I but follow in His footsteps,
His love will set me free.

See Him alone in the garden there,
praying in agony for our sakes.
See the blood flowing from within His pores,
Jesus is pleading for you and me.

See them all mock and deride Him,
crowned with branches of thorns.
Crucified, no sin committed
all for our souls, He did win.

Laid in a tomb He was placed there,
three days in silence did lay.
Then on the third day He raised up
Living Son, Savior,and King!

He will reign glorious forever
His work on this earth it will grow,
bringing souls unto salvation
bringing us home to our God!

Come and see Him from heav'n come
our eternal Savior, our friend.
Coming to earth, His creation,
claiming us all as His own!

Come and see!
Come, and see!

Choose Eternity

My first offering on the on the site is Choose Eternity. The words are one of the very few lyrics that I actually came up with. I am  not a lyricist, but am happy with how this turned out. I hope you enjoy it.

PDF - Choose Eternity
MP3 - Choose Eternity