Category Archives: Arrangement

Abana – SATB & Piano

Like “Kwake Yesu,” the Arabic Lord’s Prayer is something I’m really proud of. It just seems to capture people’s spiritual imagination. This is especially satisfying, given the fact that a hymn expert (who shall remain unnamed) declared that congregations would … Continue reading

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Kwake Yesu for SATB/piano

My dad tells me that there’s a Spanish proverb that says something to the effect of, “Write a book. Have a son. Plant a tree.” I’ve done the first two and figure I’m covered on the third, because I have … Continue reading

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A Hymn of Glory (AGINCOURT/DEO GRACIAS)

Looking for that perfect Mother’s Day gift? I don’t have any advice on that. But if you’re looking for the perfect Ascension song, I can hook you up. “A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing” is the quintessential Ascension hymn, … Continue reading

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2013 Calvin Worship Symposium Service: Not to Worry

I’m sure you’ve noticed that it’s been a few weeks since I last posted. (Please say you’ve noticed…) My excuse is that I was busy preparing for the 2013 Calvin Worship Symposium, which ended Saturday. Among other things, I led … Continue reading

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All of My Heart (Adoração)

I’ve mentioned previously that I’ve taken it upon myself to introduce the Brazilian writing duo of Rubem Amorese and Toninho Zemuner. They write beautiful, singable, meaningful songs. In Portuguese. But with a resolute will and the help of Google translate, I forge … Continue reading

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Good Christian Friends Rejoice, Christmas Eve 2012

Last week I posted a recording of my flute arrangement of “Good Christian Friends (Men), Rejoice.” Unfortunately, the flutist from that recording wasn’t available for the Christmas Eve service. But in a bad news/good news turn of events, recorder player par … Continue reading

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We Three Kings, Christmas Eve 2012

I know you’re all dying to know how my new arrangement of “We Three Kings” went. Well, die no more! Here’s the MP3 from COS’s Christmas Eve service.

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Sanna Sannanina, piccolo

Speaking of Kristen Zoeteway (I was in yesterday’s post), here’s another arrangement I wrote on a day that I knew Kristen was playing at COS. I know she’s always up for a challenge and that she’ll always have a full … Continue reading

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Good Christian Friends, Rejoice, flute

Last Sunday was our Lessons & Carols service at Church of the Servant. As we got closer to the date, I decided that we needed a little musical bon bon for the orchestra to play for a prelude. (You know … Continue reading

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We Three Kings strings

I try to do a little something special each Christmas season here at Church of the Servant, and that often includes writing something new to fit the exact instrumentation we have available for specific services. So, hot of the press … Continue reading

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