Category Archives: Arrangement

Rejoice in All Your Works @ Calvin Graduation

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Greg Scheer

I was commissioned by Calvin College to arrange Wendell Kimbrough’s fabulous song “Rejoice in All Your Works (Psalm 104)” for their 2018 graduation ceremony. The song is arranged for choir, wind ensemble, praise band, and 5,000 singers. It was a … Continue reading →

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Many Fields to Plow, piano/organ

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Greg Scheer

It seems that people are clamoring* for a keyboard arrangement of “Many Fields to Plow.” Who am I to say No? What I like most about the keyboard version is that it brings out the flowing nature of the melody in … Continue reading →

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Wen Ti at the 2018 Calvin Worship Symposium

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Greg Scheer

 Last fall I was commissioned to write an arrangement of the Chinese folk song “Wen Ti” (聞笛) for the 2018 Calvin Worship Symposium. This beautiful tune often appears in hymnals with the benediction text “May the Lord, Mighty God.” The … Continue reading →

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Kwake Yesu in Ontario

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Greg Scheer

Hot off the press from Immanuel Christian Reformed Church in Hamilton Ontario comes a rendition of my GIA anthem, “Kwake Yesu.”  

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My Friends May You Grow in Grace, orchestra

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Greg Scheer

One of the fun things about doing music is that I get to meet people–virtually or in person–from all over the world. One of those musical friends is Jill Friend (actual name) from Sioux Center, Iowa. Jill periodically uses my … Continue reading →

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“Savior of the Nations Come” at Baylor University

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Greg Scheer

Here is the recording of “Savior of the Nations, Come” performed at Baylor University’s 2017 Lessons and Carols service. I wish I could have been there in person. It sounds beautiful. You can read about how the piece came to … Continue reading →

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Clap Your Hands, at WLP

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Greg Scheer

http://www.wlp.jspaluch.com/download/Clap_Your_Hands.mp3   World Library Press now publishes “Clap Your Hands,” a Yoruba folk song I arranged for SATB Choir, Cantor, Flute/Piccolo and Percussion. Even better, they recorded a beautiful rendition of the arrangement that shows they really get the piece. This … Continue reading →

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Born to Die, Born to Rise

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Greg Scheer

For the fourth year in a row, I’ve been commissioned to write a piece for Calvin College’s Lessons and Carols service. Not only is it an honor, but it’s always a treat because I know the performances will be top-notch. … Continue reading →

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Savior of the Nations, Come (String Orchestra)

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Greg Scheer

My friend Carlos Colón directs worship at Baylor University. He recently asked if I had anything for string quintet that might work as an interlude for an upcoming Advent service. And he needed it quickly. I sent him a few … Continue reading →

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Oh Jerusalén, que bonita eres/Oh, Jerusalem, How You Shine in Beauty

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Greg Scheer

Lately, a large part of my work for the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship has been translating and arranging Hispanic worship songs for the forthcoming bilingual (Spanish/English) hymnal. These songs have included everything from the smooth pop praise of Marcos … Continue reading →

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