Category Archives: Global

Kwake Yesu in Singapore

Posted on January 22, 2020 by Greg Scheer

Thanks to the work of my new friend Christopher Mazen, my translation/arrangement of “Kwake Yesu Nasimama (Here on Jesus Christ I Will Stand)” made its way to the International Baptist Church of Singapore. It’s not only a beautiful rendition of … Continue reading →

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Keur Moussa Magnificat

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Greg Scheer

This year, Church of the Servant (my “alma mater” church) commissioned me to arrange a lovely “Magnificat” by Keur Moussa. I don’t know a lot about the Keur Moussa Abbey, but my impression is that they are something like the … Continue reading →

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하나님께서 당신을 통해 May the Love of God Spring Up in Your Soul

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Greg Scheer

Calvin College regularly sings a Korean blessing song that is just beautiful. The only problem is that the English translation doesn’t sound much like English! I was talking to one of the Korean worship leaders at Calvin about this and … 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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Lord, Now Let Your Servant @ GKY Manggar Besar, Indonesia

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Greg Scheer

http://musicblog.gregscheer.com/mangga_besar-lord_now_let_your_servant.mp3 One of my greatest joys is when a song takes on a life of its own and begins to travel to unexpected places and people. My setting of Simeon’s Song, “Lord, Now Let Your Servant Depart in Peace” was … 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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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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Oče naš /God, Our Father in Heaven (Croatian Lord’s Prayer)

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Greg Scheer

For a long time now, people* have been clamoring for the Scheer men to form a band. Indeed, we are the ultimate boy band: tall and lanky Simon–the funny one–with his hair piled high, Theo–the cute one–with his blonde mop … Continue reading →

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