Category Archives: Church

Blessed Beyond Measure: Premiere at Trinity Lutheran, Owatonna MN

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Greg Scheer

This Sunday (4/28/19) was the premiere of “Psalm 84: Blessed Beyond Measure” at Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna, MN. The piece was commissioned for their 100th-year celebration service, which was held in a local arena. It was so beautiful to … Continue reading →

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Jesus Lives, and So Shall I: The Winner!

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Greg Scheer

The people have spoken, and the people have decided that “True Tenor” is the most worthy tune to be paired with the lyrics “Jesus Lives, and So Shall I.” For those of you who like statistics, the voting results are … Continue reading →

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Jesus Lives, and So Shall I: The Vote!

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Greg Scheer

As promised, I am going to let your discerning ears choose the best rendition of “Jesus Lives.” The link below will take you to a google form where you can hear all three songs, rate them 1-5, and leave comments. … Continue reading →

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Jesus Lives, and So Shall I #3

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Greg Scheer

In this third and final version of “Jesus Lives,” I went all Chris Tomlin. This is new territory for me–keeping things four-chord simple, using pace and dynamics to shape the song, and even smoothing it all together with the magic … Continue reading →

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Jesus Lives, and So Shall I #2

Posted on April 16, 2019 by Greg Scheer

The first version of “Jesus Lives” was all business: The chords move every half note and the melody takes off quickly, leaving room to breathe but not much more. This second version is more relaxed: It’s not just the country … Continue reading →

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Jesus Lives, and So Shall I #1

Posted on April 15, 2019 by Greg Scheer

As Easter rapidly approaches, many worship planners are simply trying to survive Holy Week. But Sundays will keep coming, and you need to have a plan for Eastertide! Don’t Worry. I have you covered. Over the next three days I … Continue reading →

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Come Praise, Be Cradled

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Greg Scheer

For this latest collaboration with TL Moody, I took a different tack. I often match her texts with folk songs. The organic nature of the subject matter often feels like it should be matched by the string and wood of … Continue reading →

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The Meadow Sings (TL Moody)

Posted on April 12, 2019 by Greg Scheer

The collaborations with TL Moody continue! What I love about this song, “The Meadow Sings,” is that the text wraps nature and doxology together so tightly and beautifully. Many environmental hymns are so heavy-handed they make you want to hop … Continue reading →

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Psalm 84: Blessed Beyond Measure

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Greg Scheer

I’m currently working on a big choral commission for the centennial celebration of Trinity Lutheran Church in Owatonna, MN. (“Big” as in, youth and adult choirs, handbells and handchimes, woodwinds, brass, strings, timpani, harp, and praise team.) While it is … Continue reading →

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Speak Sabbath O’er My Soul (TL Moody)

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Greg Scheer

My second collaboration with TL Moody is a tune for her text “Speak Sabbath O’er My Soul.” What I love about this text is that positions Sabbath as something life-giving that God does for us rather than a teeth-gritting discipline … Continue reading →

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