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Wait on the Lord - Psalm 27:14 Scripture Song

10/10/2019

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"Wait on the Lord" scripture song is based on Psalm 27:14.  This verse always brings me such comfort and joy.  Sheet music is available in two versions: (1) Piano Block Chords and (2) Early Intermediate Piano Arrangement.

Wait on the Lord piano sheet music
Wait on the Lord - Piano Chords.pdf
File Size: 40 kb
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Wait on the Lord - Early Intermediate Piano Arrangement.pdf
File Size: 54 kb
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The Lord is My Light - Psalm 27:1 Scripture Song

9/26/2019

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The Lord has placed a burden on my heart to share my scripture songs with others.  Personally, I have found scripture songs help me memorize God's Holy Word and keep my thoughts focused on Christ.  I pray these scripture songs will bless your soul as they have mine.

"The Lord is My Light" scripture song is based on Psalm 27:1.  Sheet music is available in two versions: (1) Piano Block Chords and (2) Early Intermediate Piano Arrangement.

The Lord is My Light Sheet Music
The Lord is My Light - Piano Chords.pdf
File Size: 43 kb
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The Lord is My Light - Early Intermediate Piano Arrangement.pdf
File Size: 45 kb
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Be Thou My Vision with Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata

7/27/2018

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This piano solo is dedicated to Maurica, one of my online piano students, who was the inspiration for this classical hymn arrangement!
This classical hymn arrangement creatively combines the familiar Irish melody of "Be Thou My Vision" with Beethoven's expressive "Moonlight Sonata".  This arrangement is 5 pages in length (approx. 3:37 minutes in duration), and it is perfect for both recital and church performances year-round.

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The sheet music is available on Sheet Music Plus.
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Just a Closer Walk with Thee

7/6/2017

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This piano solo is dedicated to Kenneth, my online piano student, who encourages me to keep creating new hymn arrangements.  I'm so thankful for him!
This hymn arrangement of "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" is quite expressive, and it is 7 pages (approx. 3:48 minutes in length). The various sections are woven together with a gentle, flowing melodic pattern. This piece was written for early advanced pianists, and it is perfect for church performances throughout the year.
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The sheet music is available on Sheet Music Plus.
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My Anchor Holds Medley - Patriotic Piano Solo

4/20/2017

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This piano solo is dedicated to Ruth Kester, Ryan Pipes, and all the brave men and women who serve in our United States Navy.  Thank you for your service!
This patriotic hymn arrangement beautifully weaves together the hymn, My Anchor Holds, and the US Navy anthem, Anchors Aweigh. It is a full 6 pages in length (approx. 3:24 duration), and it is perfect for recitals and church performances around patriotic holidays. Throughout the piece, the tunes of My Anchor Holds and Anchors Aweigh are often both audible at the same time. Later, the refrain from the hymn, Will Your Anchor Hold?, is triumphantly proclaimed during the climax.

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The sheet music is available on Sheet Music Plus.
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YouTube Video Schedule

3/30/2017

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I have recently set a goal to deliver viewers one new YouTube video per month.  These videos will feature my sheet music, recital performances, and original Bible verse songs.
Please check out my latest videos and sheet music:
God is so Good with Bach - January 16, 2017

Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing: Hymn Medley - February 20, 2017

Christ Arose - March 19, 2017

If you enjoy these videos, show your support by subscribing to my YouTube channel.  Thank you! :)
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Classics for Kids - Classical Music Podcast

6/29/2016

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Classics for Kids
Have you ever tried finding age-appropriate music podcasts for young musicians?  Look no further...Classics for Kids, a service of Cincinnati Public Radio, brings the classics to life for young musicians with bite-size podcasts full of educational and entertaining content.
From Ludwig van Beethoven to Leonard Bernstein, Classics for Kids covers a range of composers and continues to add new podcasts each week.  Each music podcast is six minutes in length, with an average of four podcasts on each composer.  Naomi Lewin does an excellent job writing each podcast and defining musical terms for younger musicians.  Also, the podcasts are filled with beautiful samples of each composer's musical masterpieces.
My piano students love Classics for Kids, and one student asked what piece played during the introduction of every podcast.  After contacting Classics of Kids, I discovered it was from Amilcare Ponchielli's Dance of the Hours.  They sent me a link to this YouTube video, and the Classics for Kids theme song can be found approximately 7:40 into the video.
Classics for Kids Theme Song in C Major
However, this piano student also wanted to play the sheet music, so I found a piano reduction of Dance of the Hours and wrote a simpler version for young musicians who enjoy listening to Classics for Kids.  A digital copy of the sheet music is available for FREE and contains the theme song in both A Major and C Major.
Classics for Kids Theme Song
File Size: 247 kb
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Patriotic Arrangements

6/16/2015

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Homeschool Friends 2015
On June 7th, I attended a home school group program in which three of my piano students performed.  We worked several months in preparation for this event and I was excited to see each student do a fabulous job!

Two of my students, in Level 2B, performed original arrangements of "America the Beautiful" and "My Country, 'Tis of Thee."  One of the reasons I created these arrangements was to challenge them with additional hand movement beyond the five-finger position.  This also expanded their note reading skills.

My other student, in Level 6, performed "You're a Grand Old Flag" from a fun patriotic arrangement book, titled Let Freedom Ring, by Phillip Keveren.

Cover tiny file look inside Let Freedom Ring! 14 Patriotic Favorites Arranged For Piano Solo. Arranged by Phillip Keveren. Piano Solo Songbook, Phillip Keveren Series. Americana. Songbook (no lyrics). 55 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.310839).

America the Beautiful - Level 2B Patriotic Arrangement
The sheet music is available on Sheet Music Plus.

My Country, 'Tis of Thee - Level 2B Patriotic Arrangement
The sheet music is available for FREE here.
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The Eclipse - Piano Six Hands

5/18/2015

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I wrote this piano six hands composition for the 2015 Spring Recital with these young men in mind.  After practicing it together a couple times, I asked them to think about the overall sound of the piece and choose a title.  One of them brought up the change in the piece between minor and major which made him think of light vs. darkness.  It wasn't too long before they decided on "The Eclipse".

Their piece was a highlight at the recital because the audience could tell they were having fun playing it together.


The sheet music is available for FREE here.
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Ode to Joy - Guitar/Piano Duet

5/18/2015

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One of my piano students recently began taking guitar lessons.  To encourage her in her guitar studies, I arranged "Ode to Joy" into a beautiful guitar/piano duet for her and her sister to perform at our 2015 Spring Recital.  My brother plays guitar and he helped me write the guitar part – in fact, he actually taught me how to play it on the guitar.

They both did a great job at the recital!

The sheet music is available for FREE here.
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