Just Published! Lead Me to Calvary
June 22nd, 2019I originally wrote this arrangement for one of my piano students and then forgot about it. This arrangement of “Lead Me to Calvary”makes an excellent choice for the Lord’s supper, Lent, offertory or another devotional time in your service.
Three Early Intermediate Short Piano Offertories on the Way!
June 20th, 2019Three Early Intermediate offertories on the way to publication soon! I have a surplus of arrangements that I write for my students and find it a challenge to take the time to input them into my computer program (Finale).
The titles are: Great is Thy Faithfulness, Lead Me to Calvary and The Love of God.
Just need to do a little tweaking!
It is Well! Congregational Leading by My Dad
June 20th, 2019“It is Well”, a favorite among many of us.  I just had to share this uplifting video of my Dad leading “It is Well” for a group of Christian educator’s at a convention several years ago in Myrtle Beach, SC. Although you can’t see the crowd….you can tell they were singing from their hearts.
It was my honor to accompany Dad for the congregational singing and for his vocal solos. Dad really “feels” the music which you will notice in the video below.
My parents have always encouraged me to serve the Lord through music. For that, I am truly grateful.
Patriotic Music for the Church Pianist
June 6th, 2019Just 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.
Ladies’ Trio: The Love of God
June 4th, 2019I wrote this ladies’ trio arrangement of “The Love of God” back in 2011. My younger son’s brother-in-laws sang it for his wedding.
So… I guess ladies or men can sing this one 🙂
Recently, I came across a sampling of the following video on face book…shared by the president of Ambassador Baptist College.
They were generous to supply me with the entire video which I’m sharing below. The ladies from the college did an excellent job! (So did the pianist) 🙂
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Late Intermediate Sacred Piano Solo: “He Hideth My Soul”
June 3rd, 2019I’m making another one of my sacred piano arrangements, “He Hideth My Soul” from the “Funeral Collection” available as a single arrangement.
At least several of my sacred piano solos from my “Funeral Collection” are sold separately.
Recently while on vacation, I recorded four more songs from my Funeral Collection: He Hideth My Soul, Sweet by and by Medley, Trusting Jesus Medley and Wonderful Peace.
Here’e the recording of “He Hideth My Soul”
Wedding Song: Hearts Forever Joined
June 2nd, 2019Enjoyed recording this new wedding song “Hearts Forever Joined” during our vacation this past weekend.
Suggested use: during the prelude to a wedding or after the recessional.
I guess you could say this is my first non-lyric tune to write. Words may come at a later date but wanted to make
it available as prelude or postlude music for a wedding.
We tried our best to create the right balance of (background sound with piano but the river was too overbearing) 😉
Last year’s recording was a little easier because the water wasn’t as busy as this place.  I still enjoyed the backdrop!