Welcome to the new NathanHoweMusic.com. You may have landed here wondering “Where did Grate Music go?” Don’t worry — the name has changed, but all of the music from GrateMusic.com and LDSmusic.us is here (or will be shortly). This new site also offers several big improvements:
Lord, Accept our Offering
SATB, a cappella or with piano or organ
Tithing and other offerings are the subject of this short hymn. The text was honored with an Award of Merit in the 2010 Church Music Submissions. Many of the ideas in Lord, Accept our Offering are based on the words of Malachi:
Father in Heaven
SSA a cappella
This hymn is a prayer for peace in the world and in our hearts. Nathan Howe’s arrangement from 2007 features natural voice leading and shimmering chords. It is a good medium-difficulty piece for a women’s choir or a trio.
Come, Ye Thankful People
SAATBB a cappella
This hymn, often sung at Thanksgiving, was arranged by Nathan Howe in 2006. If you have used the previous Grate Music edition of this piece, you will notice that this newly revised edition includes lyrics for an additional verse by the original lyricist.
Tags: Christ, harvest, missionary work, parable, second coming, temple
Beautiful Zion, Built Above
SATB or SSA with piano and optional flute
This hymn, loved for generations, was arranged for piano, flute, and women’s voices by Nathan Howe at the request of the woman who would eventually become his wife. It was sung at a fireside in preparation for a pioneer trek activity at Martin’s Cove, Wyoming.
The Star-Spangled Banner (SSATBB)
SSATBB a cappella
One of Nathan Howe’s first arrangements which was used for public performance, this rendition of the U.S. National Anthem was completed in 1999 for the choirs at Thompson Valley High School in Loveland, Colorado. It was used for football games, graduation, and other events.
Tags: patriotic, perseverance, USA
Crusader’s Hymn
Vocal Solo with piano
Completed in March, 2007, this solo arrangement features beautiful piano harmonies underscoring the well-known Silesian hymn melody. Nathan Howe arranged this work for use at a conference of missionaries in Denver, Colorado.
Crown After Cross
SATB or TTBB, a cappella or with piano or organ
The lovely text Crown after Cross was written by Frances R. Havergal and first published in 1879. The commonly used Christian tune for this hymn is an upbeat setting by Barney E. Warren and includes a refrain not originally published with Havergal’s text. This new melody by Nathan Howe takes a more reverent approach.
Tags: Christ, comfort, perseverance, trust
Come to the Mountain of the Lord
SATB, a cappella or with piano or organ
This hymn was written by Nathan Howe in the week from August 15 to August 22, 2006. Designed to encourage appreciation of the Temple, it was composed in response to a challenge from David Macfarlane.
Tags: family, family history, learning, missionary work, priesthood, temple
I am Naught without my Savior
SATB or TTBB, a cappella or with piano or organ
This is a modal hymn that eloquently teaches the Plan of Salvation. The text by David Macfarlane was written in stages – before, during, and after his missionary service in Argentina. The hymn describes elements of the premortal life, the veil, recognizing the Spirit, and being reconciled with God through Jesus Christ, followed by stirring descriptions of the praise and good works that accompany true conversion.
Tags: atonement, Christ, conversion, grace, Holy Ghost, learning, plan of salvation, praise, premortal life, repentance, trust
