Category Archives: Church

Psalm 2: The Restless Nations Rage

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Greg Scheer

I’ve collaborated with Naaman Wood before and together we produced one of my favorite Psalm settings. So as I pushed ahead on my goal of setting the whole Psalter to music, I decided to get in touch with him to … Continue reading →

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Psalm 13: How Long?

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Greg Scheer

I continue to experiment with the intersection of Jazz and Psalmody. Will my experiments prove fruitful? Who knows. But I’ve learned that experimentation–play–is an important part of music growth, so I’ll continue to follow this path to see where it … Continue reading →

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Psalm 141: O Lord, I Call to You, Please Hear Me

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Greg Scheer

Any regular follower of this blog knows that I am on a quest to set every Psalm to music. A quick perusal of recent blog posts reveals that I’ve also been writing a series of jazz tunes for my trio … Continue reading →

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Come, Sinners, Come, to the Gospel Feast

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Greg Scheer

Pastor Nate preached from Luke 14:15-24 last Sunday. The parable of the great banquet is compelling and comforting, but there aren’t a lot of songs based on this text. Charles Wesley to the rescue! In 1747, he wrote a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Holy God, We Praise Your Name

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Greg Scheer

My Just Add People! series of piano accompaniments for congregational singing has got to be one of the best-kept secrets of the church music world. Each one adds a new twist or little sparkle that enlivens the congregation’s singing. My … Continue reading →

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Immortal, Invisible

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Greg Scheer

Where have I been? You wonder. When I’m not planning worship services for Fuller Ave CRC, learning a new notation program, or chipping away at my mammoth new composition based on Psalm 119, I’m writing arrangements like this piano accompaniment … Continue reading →

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Anaweza, Bwana/You Are Able (Swahili)

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Greg Scheer

I first heard this catchy little Swahili song in the video below, which was recorded at my previous church. I am ashamed to admit that I know little about it except that it is sung in Swahili, a language spoken … Continue reading →

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O Risen Christ, Our Living Hope

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Greg Scheer

Each week as I plan worship services, I study the scriptures the preacher has chosen in order to plan music that fits their theme. I spend lots of time at hymnary.org searching for songs and often find things that are … Continue reading →

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If The Lord Had Not Been On Our Side @ GIA

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Greg Scheer

I was very pleased to hear that my Gospel/Spoken Word/Choral rendition of Psalm 124, “If The Lord Had Not Been On Our Side,” is featured in their Spring 2021 choral packet. I was even more excited to hear the recording … Continue reading →

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Abide with Us (Emmaus Road)

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Greg Scheer

My blog has been quieter than usual because my time has been devoted to a super-secret, epically large composition. But I still try to find time for a little musical bonbon here and there. In this case, the musical bonbon … Continue reading →

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