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
Do any of your special music people ask you to help them choose a special? Over time…our special music people have learned that I ENJOY helping them choose a song. Watch the video below to learn a suggested tip on how I help them choose their special. (There are other factors too but dealing with the main one first.) 🙂
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)
I like it when a person looks me up at least two weeks in advance to practice their scheduled vocal or offertory special instead of waiting until the last minute to rehearse.
This doesn’t include those who have to fill in at the last minute.
Which brings me to another topic…
It would be great if we all had a standby song/arrangement ready to play at a moment’s notice. People do get sick or have other unavoidable circumstances arise that makes for last minute cancellations. If we could get all of our special music crowd (vocal or instrumental) to do this (including ourselves).
Which reminds me…it’s time for me to rehearse standby offertory specials! 🙂
What I’m reviewing: (Click on titles to go to source of arrangement)
“It is Well” arranged by Faye Lopez (my favorite “It is Well” advanced arrangement!)