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“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.
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.
I 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) 🙂
I’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”
Enjoyed 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!
I plan to do an outside recording real soon….of my new wedding song “Hearts Forever Joined”….weather permitting. I think it’s going to become an annual tradition for me to record a song outdoors while vacationing 🙂
Publication date is set for this Monday! Stay tuned 🙂
Just finished writing a quickie congregational arrangement for Rescue the Perishing.
My daughter in law is covering for me on the piano this Sunday and I just realized I didn’t have a congregational arrangement of this song written out….so squeaked this one out in about thirty minutes…not always that quick 😉
I want to publish another congregational booklet asap….just so much writing IS taking place…even though you haven’t seen the fruits of my labor yet! 😉
My husband reminds me…”quality” Jenifer not “quantity”. I can truthfully say that is taking place….hopefully!
Thanks for your extreme patience.
Click here to download your free copy of “Rescue the Perishing” congregational accompaniment
Wow! I already have a list of at least twelve different left hand patterns for hymns with busy melodies in 4/4 time!
Can’t wait to complete this first booklet of ideas!
It’s a challenge for me to focus on just one aspect while preparing instructive material because I come across so many other ideas closely related but don’t want to give you all info overload!
I’m jotting my random ideas down and saving them for another time.
I think the greatest challenge during the prep time is coming up with a simple, concise way to present the concept.
Here’s an example of how I may display the left hand patterns on the master content list. (There will be PLENTY of visual examples to accompany these ideas)
As of now….I plan to number the visual examples with the number that corresponds to the numbered list of patterns on the master content list.
There are SO many variables to this topic. I will have to discuss right hand activity as well since the left hand is affected by what the right hand plays.
For example: It’s easier on the pianist (truly!) to omit notes here and there during a busy melody and focus more on the main beats. The singers can fill in the missing notes 😉 The key is… omitting melody in places that don’t throw off the singers.
Simple: Start by playing melody at the beginning of the song and then omit a note here and there once you get them going 😉
More on that topic in my first booklet.