SATB Anthem
This beautiful hymn by David Macfarlane has been set in an exciting anthem arrangement by Nathan Howe. The anthem includes optional divisi for men and women. This piece received an Award of Merit in the 2013 Church Music Submissions.
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When Ye Shall Receive These Things [SATB]
When Ye Shall Receive These Things is a piece for SATB choir and piano. The text is based on the text in the tenth chapter of Moroni: “…when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that you would ask of God…”
The music features accessible, modern harmonies for choral singers over a beautiful flowing texture in the piano part.
When Ye Shall Receive These Things received an honorable mention in the 2013 Music Composition Contest sponsored by yourLDSmusicstore.com, and it is a part of their compilation titled Reflections. You can buy the entire book or this piece alone here.
I am Naught without my Savior [TTBB]
TTBB hymn
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.
Interview on Mormon Artist
Mormon Artist is an online magazine covering the Latter-day Saint arts world. It is a great online publication that features interviews with all types of creative Latter-day Saints (think Del Parson, Michael Ballam, and Brandon Mull).
Today, they published an interview with me. Read it here. Many thanks to editor Ben Crowder.
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing: Merry Christmas 2013
In the spirit of previous audio Christmas Cards, this year I present a new recording of Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.
During the week of school before Christmas break, I try to take an hour or two to record an audio Christmas card. If you missed it, check out the recordings from 2011 and 2012. This year’s installment is Hark, the Herald Angels Sing. This time, I went for a fairly straightforward vocal jazz TTBB arrangement. Sheet music will be available soon.
Hear it on YouTube or download the mp3 for free below, and share with your friends. Merry Christmas!
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