Please help name my new composition!
Brothers and Sisters, I finished a composition a couple of days ago, and I still don’t have a name for it. Maybe you can help name it; I am looking.. read more →
The celebration of Epiphany as a Neoyorriqueño, Part 2
In Puerto Rico there are two counterparts to the American tradition of caroling from house to house. One is called “parranda,” and the other is called “asalto,” which literally means.. read more →
The celebration of Epiphany as a Neoyorriquñeo
January 6, Epiphany, is known as El Día de los Reyes, Three Kings Day, in Puerto Rico. It is a really big celebration, and before the arrival of Santa Claus.. read more →
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 →