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.
The arrangement is included here mostly for archival purposes; most choirs would find this SA(T)B arrangement more suitable for their needs.
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.
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.
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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.