Category Archives: Contests

Lord, Now Let Your Servants – piano

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Greg Scheer

I was really pleased to find out that one of my songs has been chosen to be included in the Gospel Coalition’s Songs for the Book of Luke project. It’s a big honor. They’ll create their own arrangement for the … Continue reading →

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CD Baby and Me

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Greg Scheer

A few days ago Simon and I sang for you our new song, “Clouds So Fluffy and Free.” The next day I saw an ad for a CD Baby jingle writing contest. Suddenly, “clouds so fluffy and free” became “CD … Continue reading →

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Carry Me

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Greg Scheer

In 2001 a call went out from a new group called Crimson Bridge for songs that would fit their style. I seem to remember them wanting something to the effect of songs from a Christian perspective, but necessarily only for … Continue reading →

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A Gluttonous Feast of Rejection, Fourth Course

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Greg Scheer

Update 3/22/22: Sheet music for this song is now available at gregscheer.com. Our fourth course, a dessert of dismissal and dejection, is a tune for Stephen Starke’s text, “Jesus, Greatest at the Table.” This 8.7.8.7.8.7 Maundy Thursday text was the last … Continue reading →

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A Gluttonous Feast of Rejection, Third Course

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Greg Scheer

Our third course of anticipated rejection is a new tune for “Blest are the Innocents” by Sylvia Dunstan. This text is about the Slaughter of the Innocents, when Herod killed every male under two in the hopes of killing Jesus, … Continue reading →

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A Gluttonous Feast of Rejection, Second Course

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Greg Scheer

My second bid for rejection starts with a text by Brian Wren, “We Are Your People.” It’s dense enough of a text that something too groovy wouldn’t fit it comfortably. On the other hand, there’s always a need for tunes … Continue reading →

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A Gluttonous Feast of Rejection, First Course

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Greg Scheer

Why am I like this? I’ve been rejected by Faith Alive more times than a bacon salesman at a vegetarian convention, but here I am submitting four more songs to them. It started with an email that read: Calling all … Continue reading →

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Without Love

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Greg Scheer

Last, but not least, is submission #4, in which Greg gets down with his bad self. Here’s what Faith Alive was looking for: 1 Corinthians 13: 1-4  and 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 : The memory work from 1 Corinthians appears in … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Afraid

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Greg Scheer

What would a set of children’s songs be without a round? Submission #3 keeps things from getting square. Here’s what they asked for: Mark 5: 36b: This is a very short verse.  Need a catchy chorus-feel that will work well … Continue reading →

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It Was Very Good!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Greg Scheer

In day two of my Faith Alive scripture song submissions, I get a little whimsical. Here’s what they wanted: Genesis 1: 1,31: We need a catchy version of these two verses for K-1.  Could include animals, animal sounds, etc.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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