Emmanuel Joy – A song for our times
If you would like to hear a high energy, joyous song that highlights the justice issues in the Christmas story, then this is for you. “Emmanuel Joy” is the third.. read more →
Be Thou My Vision – New Lyrics
Brothers and Sisters, As a composer, I have never discussed in public a composition until it was completed. But this time is different. I am in the middle of composing.. read more →
World Music to Celebrate World Communion Sunday
On Saturday, September 19, at Albright United Methodist Church, I held a workshop for Music Directors and Church Musicians, who want to add some “world spice” to World Communion Sunday.. read more →
Playing in Puerto Rico
My Brothers and Sisters, This Sunday, I am playing at la Iglesia Evangélica Unida (United Evangelical Church), in Rio Piedras, PR. Rio Piedras is part of the Greater San Juan area… read more →
How Good, Lord, To Be Here!
Brothers and Sisters, ELW 315 (LBW 89) is a popular hymn for Transfiguration Sunday. I have always loved the text, but the setting never spoke to me. If you like.. read more →
To Our Grandchild: Fruit of the Fruit of Our Love
Brothers and Sisters, My life recently changed. My wife’s life changed, too. We became grandparents! Our lovely daughter, Elise, and wonderful son-in-law, John, gave us an absolutely adorable granddaughter, Mila Gabriela, whose.. read more →
Children at the Border – Lead Sheet and Piano Vocal Score now available
Brothers and Sisters, I was blessed to be the musician in residence for the Summer Missionary Conference of the ELCA which was held in Naperville, Il this past July. Actually,.. read more →
Children at the Border
Brothers and Sisters, I just finished a song which reflects on the current border crisis with refugee children. The lead sheet (melody, lyrics and chords) is now available for download.. read more →
Because We Are One – Disaster Relief Song
This is a rehearsal of the Mt.Mary College choir preparing for a Haitian relief event. read more →