A Relief Society teacher in my Ward asked if I would write a song to go along with her lesson. The words and the music came together quite easily. And,...
A Relief Society teacher in my Ward asked if I would write a song to go along with her lesson. The words and the music came together quite easily. And,...
My Ward Relief Society President asked me to read the book by Virginia H. Pearce, President Hinckley’s daughter, titled A Heart Like His. She wondered if I might be inspired...
My Ward Relief Society President asked me to read the book by Virginia H. Pearce, President Hinckley’s daughter, titled A Heart Like His. She wondered if I might be inspired...
As I Have Loved You was arranged in response to our Stake President’s request that all special numbers and choir numbers strictly be hymns. It was odd, because I was...
As I Have Loved You was arranged in response to our Stake President’s request that all special numbers and choir numbers strictly be hymns. It was odd, because I was...
Our Stake was preparing for a “Moroni’s Quest” experience for our Young Men and Young Women. The Stake leaders asked me if I could write a song that the youth...
Our Stake was preparing for a “Moroni’s Quest” experience for our Young Men and Young Women. The Stake leaders asked me if I could write a song that the youth...
A fun Christmas song for children, it was published in the Dec 1987 Friend. 4 years later I received a letter from Beneficial Life asking permission to print the lyrics...
Christmas Medley for Organ and Violin I composed this Christmas Medley for my father-in-law, who played the violin beautifully. It was such a joy to join him on the organ and...
I composed Father in Heaven Hears Me Pray when I was directing a Children’s Choir. I wanted a song that would be quick and easy for them to learn, yet...
Good and Kindly Parents I originally wrote this song, in SATB format, as a Christmas gift for my parents. It was a gift from my heart, and I knew they would...
I originally wrote this song, in SATB format, as a Christmas gift for my parents. It was a gift from my heart, and I knew they would appreciate it. It...
I originally wrote this song, in SATB format, as a Christmas gift for my parents. It was a gift from my heart, and I knew they would appreciate it. It...
My daughter wrote the lyrics to this hymn, which are very meaningful to us both. The hymn, He Will Send Angels is a tribute to her and her unwavering faith....
This piece from Handel’s Messiah is one of my favorites, and is well suited to play as prelude music, especially at Easter time. It is simple enough for an organist...
If Christ Should Speak to Me The inspiration for this hymn came from a talk given by Elder Bruce R. McConkie in the April 1985 General Conference of the Church of...
The inspiration for this hymn came from a talk given by Elder Bruce R. McConkie in the April 1985 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
If Christ Should Speak to Me The inspiration for this hymn came from a talk given by Elder Bruce R. McConkie in the April 1985 General Conference of the Church of...
If I Could Choose was inspired as I contemplated the many heroes in the scriptures and the difficult choices they had to make. I hope that I would be as...
My faithful, talented friend and I were preparing a TTBB choir to present an evening concert for our Stake and community, as well as preparing to sing in Stake Conference....
My faithful, talented friend and I were preparing a TTBB choir to present an evening concert for our Stake and community, as well as preparing to sing in Stake Conference....
I composed It’s Good to Be Me hoping to teach the truth that each child of God is unique and equally important. Sometimes we tend to think that others are...
May the Lord Walk Beside You was composed in 1998 to be sung at my son’s missionary farewell. It was originally written as a duet with a flute (or violin)...
May the Lord Walk Beside You was composed in 1998 to be sung at my son’s missionary farewell. It was originally written as a duet with a flute (or violin)...
May the Lord Walk Beside You was composed in 1998 to be sung at my son’s missionary farewell. It was originally written as a duet with a flute (or violin)...
This song is part of my Christmas cantata, The Promised Child. But, it can certainly be used as a stand alone song for children. As I wrote No Room Here...
Nourish the Word was written in response to the request of our Stake Young Women’s President. She was looking for a musical presentation about the message from Alma, chapter 32....
An arrangement of a familiar hymn, Oh, Come All Ye Faithful is written to the capabilities of a small choir, but can easily be sung by a large choir as...
An arrangement of a familiar hymn, Oh, Come All Ye Faithful is written to the capabilities of a small choir, but can easily be sung by a large choir as...
I wrote this anthem at the request of my Stake and community leaders who were preparing to celebrate 100 years since the organization of the Stake. I composed the SATB...
I wrote this anthem at the request of my Stake and community leaders who were preparing to celebrate 100 years since the organization of the Stake. I composed the SATB...
I wrote this fun 2-part children's song to help remind children, and all of us, of the true reason we celebrate Christmas. These tunes are easy to learn and remember,...
A friend of mine was preparing Reverence Is Love for a Primary Presentation. Because the song was familiar to the children, she asked if I could write another part to...
The inspiration for this song came as I pondered the unique connection Elizabeth and Mary had. Each of them carried miracle babies. And each baby, as an adult, would testify...
I was asked to compose a choir number for our upcoming Stake Conference. Hence the SATB anthem Sing and Be Joyful was born. We happened to have a visiting authority...
I composed this arrangement of Songs My Mother Taught Me by Antonin Dvorak to play for prelude music on Mother’s Day. Something besides the usual, and it brings back nostalgic...
Take Me Home was written at the request of my oldest sister. As her husband frequently soaked in the hot tub to relieve severe back pain, he began formulating a...
Take Me Home was written at the request of my oldest sister. As her husband frequently soaked in the hot tub to relieve severe back pain, he began formulating a...
Take Me Home was written at the request of my oldest sister. As her husband frequently soaked in the hot tub to relieve severe back pain, he began formulating a...
As with nearly everything I have composed, it was in response to a request that the Easter Cantata, The Good Shepherd was written. After thoroughly studying and reviewing the life...
I was fairly new to the Ward and recently called as the Ward Organist. Following sacrament meeting in early September of 1985, the Chorister mentioned that she needed help with...
I wrote this simple Christmas song for children in hopes they would understand the significance of the star that shone when Baby Jesus was born. And learn to look for...