Author Archives: NathanHoweMusic

SATB a cappella This hymn is a prayer for peace in the world and in our hearts. Nathan Howe’s women’s choir arrangement from 2007 has been updated and adapted for SATB mixed choir. It features natural voice leading and shimmering … Continue reading →

Sonnet on Endurance

Feb. 7, 2012

SATB a cappella or with piano or organ This piece was written for a good friend in Berkeley, NSW Australia in 2003. The three verses are four-line stanzas of a sonnet describing the relationship of the believer with Christ, while … Continue reading →

SugarDoodled

Jan. 21, 2012

For Latter-day Saints out there, if you haven’t heard of SugarDoodle.net, you probably haven’t been paying attention. The site has tons of resources for Primary, Young Women, Relief Society, and more. My wife loves it. Today, NathanHoweMusic.com has gotten hundreds … Continue reading →

The Spotlight Song

Jan. 15, 2012

Children’s voices and piano I play the piano for Primary every Sunday, where I get to hang out with kids ages 3 to 11. When I was in Primary, they had a “child of the month” or “child of the … Continue reading →

Promises

Jan. 7, 2012

Medium voice with piano This song was written for the baptism of our niece Zoey. It describes our relationship with the Savior by discussing what we promise him, and what he promises us in return.

Awards

Jan. 7, 2012

Some of the most requested songs on NathanHoweMusic.com are those that have won awards. A new page listing these pieces and the awards they have received is now available. Find the list here.

Silent Night: Merry Christmas 2011

Dec. 16, 2011

I have been playing around with recording software, and I made this audio Christmas card for visitors to my site. Thank you for supporting my music by performing it around the world and making donations to maintain this site. I am … Continue reading →

I Have a Garden

Jul. 11, 2011

SSAA a cappella A good mother-in-law is hard to find. I got one. She’s a member of an elite squad of singing ladies called Come Saturday Morning (perhaps because they practice early on Saturday mornings). To honor them, I arranged this … Continue reading →

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

May. 25, 2011

SATB (SAATBB) Choir with Piano or Organ A beautiful standard in many Christian hymnals, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing is presented here in a dignified yet modern arrangement.

Resurrection Hymn

Apr. 24, 2011