Category Archives: Arrangement

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

Update 12/11/21: Sheet music for this song is now available at gregscheer.com. 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 … 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

Update 12/11/21: Sheet music for this song is now available at gregscheer.com. 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 … Continue reading →

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Savior of the Nations, Come (String Orchestra)

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Greg Scheer

Update 10/28/21: Sheet music for this piece can now be purchased at gregscheer.com. 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 … 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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Abana at Southwood Lutheran in Lincoln, Nebraska

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Greg Scheer

One of the most satisfying things about writing music for the church is to see how different songs migrate. “Abana/The Arabic Lord’s Prayer” is quickly becoming one of the most popular global songs I’ve translated and arranged. It was already … Continue reading →

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Lord, You Have Come to the Harbor

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Greg Scheer

“Tu Has Venido a la Orilla” is a beautiful song by Cesareo Gabarain (1976 © admin. OCP Publications). It is a simple text about hearing Christ’s call, set to an almost perfect melody. I’ve long wanted to arrange the song. … Continue reading →

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Rejoice in All Your Works, at Calvin’s LOFT

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Greg Scheer

I recently completed a full choral arrangement of Wendell Kimbrough’s “Rejoice in All Your Works.” (Which reminds me that I’ve forgotten to post it here on my blog.) Paul Ryan led it at Sunday’s LOFT service at Calvin College with … Continue reading →

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