I just published “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” early advanced piano solo in my online music store.
The lyrics in this Christmas carol depict a celebrative mood..announcing Christ’s birth. I enjoyed creating a festive sound throughout this arrangement. The entire arrangement will be published on youtube soon.
My dad was singing for a very special occasion here…50th year of SCACS (South Caroline Association of Christian Schools) teacher’s convention. He was the executive director of SCACS for at least 30 years.
I believe God gave Dad extraordinary strength to sing his heart out with this touching medley centered on the wonderful gift of salvation that only comes from the Lord. (He was 80 years old in this video)
I thoroughly enjoyed the Composer’s Symposium this past July in Atlanta. I made a connection with someone there (thanks Marty Parks!) who strongly suggested I try submitting “Abide With Me” via Lloyd Larson of Lillenas Publishing Co.
I finally emailed my arrangement to Lloyd just a couple months ago. He responded by asking me to do an early intermediate piano solo book instead. Wow!
We’re in the beginning stages of deciding on a book title and song list. I look forward to this new adventure! This will be my second book to be published by another company. My first solo piano book is entitled “Showers of Blessing” (early intermediate)published by Soundforth who is now under Lorenz Publishing Co.
My new book will be published (hopefully) by November of next year. At my age, a year’s time goes in a flash…especially with many other writing projects at hand!
Thanks for everyone encouraging me to write more! I plan to!! I’m living my dream…always wanted to write and share with others.
I LOVE how my dad leads the congregation! Guess I am partial.
He sings with gusto and conviction…adding enrichment to the meaning of the song.
This is Dad leading congregational singing at the recent 50th Anniversary SCACS Teacher’s Convention in Spartanburg, SC. (Hard to believe he is 80 years old!)
Yes, that’s me (off camera) in the background…just how I like it 😉
I love finding new songs (new to me). We’ve used this particular song over the last several years at our church for special music.
“Then Came Jesus” has a great message of salvation. I also like that there are only two verses which helps my voice not to be worn out! 🙂
We left out the repeated chorus at the end. Here’s a video of myself and another lady singing “Then Came Jesus” in our church.
The original arrangement is written for a ladies’ trio. I’ll include another video below ours… of the trio arrangement.
The music can be purchased at: Marshall Music
Special permission given to share this video by: Rex Nelon Music
