Monthly Archives: September 2009

ALLITERATION: a new hymn tune in 8787D

Hymn tunes are funny things. They are compact little musical expositions that are given a few dozen measures to introduce and develop a theme. But more than that they are to be sung. A hymn tune may be musical genius … Continue reading

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Crossing the Jordan

When I lived in Tallahassee I played a lot of mandolin and took part in “bluegrass night”at a friend’s house. As that music worked its way into my blood, it inevitably came out in the form of a new song: … Continue reading

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