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I started writing this arrangement a couple of months ago and then misplaced it! I just found it this past weekend and was able to finish it today.
It was fun to use a lot of colorful chords for a more majestic sound.
The approximate time of this piece is 1:40.
My Dad, Reece Yandle, wrote this moving song many years ago. It’s finally available in print!
I wish I had a recording of him singing this arrangement.
This Patriotic song has a wonderful message….reminding us to love our country and to remember that God gave us America and we need to keep her free!
The beginning of the chorus reminds us to honor our flag
“Lift up the flag of the red, white and blue,
The emblem of courage, the banner of the free!”
This is definitely a “flag waving” song!
Another easy to learn patriotic piece requiring minimal practice!
I wrote this one for my daughter-in-law and myself to learn the weekend before Memorial Day.
It turned out real nice! Sounds big but not as hard as it may sound.
My favorite parts are the intro, the small run from piano to piano on the third page and the colorful chord progression used for the ending!
Some of you may know my Dad, Reece Yandle. He passed away in June of 2022 at the age of 85.
I would like to host a tribute to Dad and his music in the near future.
It has been difficult to do so just yet but I will begin preparing
I miss him SO much but thankful for the music legacy he left behind about his Lord.
I’m honored to share his sacred vocal music here on my website. ( I do have some of Dad’s songs on youtube.)
I’ve entered five of his songs in my music store for the time being….and will publish more as time allows.
One of the sacred vocal solo songs entitled “Cleft of the Rock” has been a comfort to me s I sift through Dad’s music for the first time since his homegoing.
“In the cleft of the Rock is my refuge, He doth cover me there with His hand.
Though the storms of this life may beset me.
On the Rock of His promise I stand.” 
Here’s a list at what I’ve been writing and hope to publish very soon!
One Day (congregational) *early advanced
Wonderful Grace of Jesus (congregational)* early advanced
My Country Tis of Thee (piano trio) Levels: Early elementary, Late elementary & early intermediate
My grandson and two other pianists will be playing My Country Tis of Thee for July 2nd am service.
There seems to be a shortage of patriotic theme songs.
My Dad, Reece Yandle, wrote both of these soul-stirring patriotic solos that are easy-to-learn in a short time.
Both tunes are very singable.
This is America & In God We Trust
My new sacred piano solos: “My Savior’s Love” arranged for one of my intermediate church pianist students.
“America the Beautiful” ready to use for any patriotic holidays! Sorry for publishing this too late for July 4th but ideas wouldn’t flow until I got away for a much needed vacation!
Just thought I’d share a couple links to patriotic songs.
My Dad, Reece Yandle, wrote this vocal solo years ago and it remains one of my favorite vocal patriotic songs.
The song is entitled, “In God We Trust”. It has been used as the theme song for a teacher’s convention and sung by dad at different meetings. People were always asking for a copy of the song so I wrote it out and published it a while back.
Dad has written many songs! I need to publish more of them. Presently, Dad has at least six songs of his available in digital format (pdf sheet music) on Sheet Music Plus’ site found by clicking HERE.
Dad’s song of “In God We Trust” can also be purchased by clicking the “Buy Now” button below which will direct you to Sheet Music Plus’ site.
The final selection is a patriotic piano solo (early advanced) of “God Bless America” that I wrote several years ago.
I entered this patriotic piano arrangement in a contest sponsored by Sheet Music Plus and was surprised to hear I won first place in the sacred piano solo contest.
“God Bless America” is still under copyright so I’m unable to create a video recording of the arrangement. I received special permission to create the written arrangement.
If you’re wanting to purchase this arrangement…be aware that it’s only for sale on Sheet Music Plus due to the copyright agreement.
When you click on the “buy now” button…you’ll be re-directed to Sheet Music Plus’ site where you’re able to purchase the piece.
