Posts Tagged ‘Organ’

Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise »

For SATB Chorus and Organ
Let-Zion-in-Her-Beauty-Rise-SCORE.pdf
Let-Zion-in-Her-Beauty-Rise-CHORAL.pdf
Let-Zion-in-Her-Beauty-Rise-ORGAN.pdf

I arranged this piece many years ago for a stake conference and subsequently for the BYU Men’s Chorus (Homecoming Spectacular) where Nate Hofheins arranged the orchestra (see the video on YouTube).

I Need Thee Every Hour »

For SATB Chorus and Organ, Three-Hands
I-Need-Thee-Every-Hour.pdf
I-Need-Thee-Every-Hour-CHORAL.pdf

Through this piece I find one of the best expressions of how I feel about the Atonement of Christ.  As I grow older and, hopefully, more humble I realize how much I need the power of the Atonement every hour, every moment of mortality. 

Beautiful Savior »

For SATB Chorus and Organ, Three-Hands
Beautiful-Savior.pdf
Beautiful-Savior-CHORAL.pdf

This is a lovely tune that lends itself well to interesting harmony.  This arrangement sounds something like an anthem, with confident intensity. 

Come, Follow Me »

For SATB Chorus, Piano and Violin
Come-Follow-Me.pdf
Come-Follow-Me-CHORAL.pdf
Come-Follow-Me-VIOLIN.pdf

For SATB Chorus and Organ, Three-Hands
Come-Follow-Me-ORGAN-CHORAL.pdf
Come-Follow-Me-ORGAN-PART.pdf

I really enjoyed arranging this piece.  The simple-but-inspiring text suggests a journey; musically I thought a fantasia-like arrangement supported the idea. 

Press Forward, Saints »

For SATB Chorus and Organ, Three-Hands
Press-Forward-Saints.pdf
Press-Forward-Saints-CHORAL.pdf

I’ve always enjoyed this tune from Sister Vanja Watkins (composer); particularly, I love the  surprising harmony of her very bright and hopeful “Alleluia!” section.