I enjoy writing easy three-part arrangements for our Men’s ensemble. “Are Ye Able” was one of my favorite hymns when growing up in church.
The stirring message of this hymn makes it suitable for a men’s group. The main emphasis of this hymn speaks of loyalty to Christ…a great reminder for us all.
Our men’s ensemble really enjoyed singing this hymn as you will notice 🙂 Sheet music for “Are Ye Able” is available below the video:
Just thought I’d share what I’m currently writing. I have been sick since Sunday and itching to get back to writing. We were out of town all last week on a family visit…so looking forward to getting back to work…writing music!
Over the past several years I have been transcribing arrangements from my “Simply Christmas” CD. I’m almost done with the handwritten version of “Manger Medley” as played on my Christmas CD. I would consider this arrangement to be early advanced.
I recently arranged an easy men’s three part arrangement of the old hymn “Are Ye Able,” Said the Master The text of this hymn challenges us to live our lives fully for Christ…remembering how He sacrificed all to lay down His life for us. I’ll be publishing a video of one of our men’s group singing this arrangement and the sheet music will be availalble in our online music store at:
Oh how I love hymns with such rich meaning! May we all focus more on what we’re singing. It’s SO easy to just get caught up on a melody. (I needed that reminder) 😉
Late intermediate piano solo; 3 pgs. Approx. length 1:20
*Jenifer's requested version of "It is Well" that she recorded by a mountain stream while on vacation.
Reece Yandle, my Dad, wrote “This is America” a patriotic vocal solo, about twenty-five years ago and I just re-discovered it on one of my recent visits to my parent’s house.
I told Dad he HAD to get this one published!
I will try to provide at least a sample video of “This is America” asap.
This beautiful patriotic anthem speaks of our loyalty to America and reminds us that God gave us America and how we need to keep her free!
Dad also has another Patriotic vocal solo available entitled “In God We Trust.” The words of this tasteful melody reminds us to trust in God no matter what comes our way. View sample page and audio:In God We Trust
I know…last minute… but needed to write a piano duet for myself and a friend to play this Sunday morning. I kept trying to find an easy one to throw together at the last minute but couldn’t find exactly what I wanted.
So…I created an easy piano duet of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”. My life has been crazy busy and haven’t had a chance to practice in advance…so this piece worked out great!
Late intermediate to early advanced Easter piano duet. (one piano four hands) 4 pgs. *Price covers two copies. Written for a fast & easy to learn situation! (for the early advanced pianist)
Many of you have purchased my advanced or real advanced arrangement of“Abide With Me”
Someone recently requested I share fingering suggestions for measure #30. Another tip about this measure…I take it slow enough to handle the excessive movement in the left hand.
*See video below to hear measures #22 through #30 (time marker 1:01-1:26) It will give you a better idea of how this transitional section flows into the new key.