Father in Heaven [SSA]

SSA a cappella

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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.  For an SATB version of this arrangement, click here.

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Come, Ye Thankful People

SAATBB a cappella

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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.

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Beautiful Zion, Built Above [SATB]

SATB 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.

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The Star-Spangled Banner [SSATBB]

SSATBB a cappella

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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.

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Crusader’s Hymn

Vocal Solo with piano

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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.

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