Concordia Publishing House has commissioned me to write a new setting of a haunting medieval tune from the 13th century, “Mitten wir im Leben sind” (“In the Very Midst of Life”), which will be be included in the forthcoming Piano Prelude Series, volume 7 (tunes beginning with M). Building upon the success of Hymn Prelude Library, Concordia is now embarking on another exciting project: Piano Prelude Series. Like the Hymn Prelude Library, this collection will feature preludes on all the hymns of Lutheran Service Book, but this time for piano.
Flute Music for Worship (Peter Hilliard) added to the Shaw Music catalog
While under quarantine in 2020, Peter Hilliard wrote ten hymn settings for flute and piano to be performed during filmed segments for virtual church services. In each expertly crafted arrangement, these beloved hymns are treated with reverence and invention, ranging from acrobatic virtuosity to peaceful lyricism. With titles spanning the church year, this collection provides preludes, postludes, and offertories for all seasons.
- All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
- Be Thou My Vision
- Crown Him with Many Crowns
- God Leads Us Along
- God Will Take Care of You
- Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- How Firm a Foundation
- I Need Thee Every Hour
- Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
- ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
Preview pages from the score and listen to sample recordings here.
Publishing (MorningStar) update 2.3.2021
MorningStar Music will publish my solo piano book, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing: 12 Hymn Settings for Piano, which I wrote during the pandemic caused by COVID-19. Intentionally short and written at an easy to moderate level, these arrangements will appeal to pianists of all skill levels, and audiences will be engaged by the unique presentations of well-loved hymns.
- All Creatures of Our God and King
- Amazing Grace
- Be Still, My Soul
- Be Thou My Vision
- Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
- Great Is Thy Faithfulness
- How Firm a Foundation
- It Is Well with My Soul
- Jesus, Lover of My Soul
- Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
- My Shepherd Will Supply My Need
- This Is My Father’s World
This collection is scheduled to be published as part of MorningStar’s Fall 2021 release.
Piano Prelude Series vol 5 published by Concordia
Following the successful Hymn Prelude Library series for organ, Concordia has released a new collection of piano preludes based on the hymn tunes found in Lutheran Service Book. This collection features newly composed pieces by dozens of composers who write in a variety of styles and harmonizations. The pieces are useful as preludes, postludes, music at the offering, for introductions, and during distribution, as well as for those who play hymns at home. The durable wire binding ensures that each page lies flat against the music stand. Piano Prelude Series vol 5 (preludes for tunes starting with the letters ‘H’ and ‘I’) includes my setting of {Herzlich lieb} (Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart).
Publishing (MorningStar) update 10.23.2020
MorningStar Music will publish my solo piano book, Nativity Scenes: 12 Carols for Piano, which includes carol settings for use throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons. Intentionally short and written at an easy to moderate level, these arrangements will appeal to pianists of all skill levels, and audiences will be engaged by the unique presentations of well-loved carols.
- Angels, from the Realms of Glory
- Away in a Manger
- Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
- Go Tell It on the Mountain
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- On Christmas Night
- Prepare the Royal Highway
- Savior of the Nations, Come
- Silent Night, Holy Night!
- Sing We Now of Christmas
- The Angel Gabriel from Heaven Came
- The Wexford Carol
This collection is scheduled to be published as part of MorningStar’s Fall 2021 release.
Cello Music for Worship (Peter Hilliard) added to the Shaw Music catalog
While under quarantine in 2020, Peter Hilliard wrote ten hymn settings for cello and piano to be performed during filmed segments for virtual church services. In each expertly crafted arrangement, these beloved hymns are treated with reverence and invention, ranging from triumphant virtuosity to quiet contemplation. With titles spanning the church year, this collection provides preludes, postludes, and offertories for all seasons.
- A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
- All Creatures of Our God and King
- And Can It Be That I Should Gain?
- Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
- Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
- Jesus Paid It All
- O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
- Rejoice, the Lord Is King
- Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling
- What Child Is This
Preview pages from the score and listen to sample recordings here.
Beneath the Cross: Suite for Piano (Olivia Cresswell) added to the Shaw Music catalog
Olivia Cresswell has written a beautifully expressive suite on hymns of the cross, useful for many occasions throughout the church year. Church pianists and private teachers will find this a meaningful addition to their repertoire. Movements include:
- Look, Ye Saints! The Sight Is Glorious
- Beneath the Cross of Jesus
- Jesus, Keep Me Near the Cross
Preview pages from the score and listen to a sample recording here.
Piano Commission: Concordia Piano Prelude Series
Concordia Publishing House has commissioned me to write a new setting of Kevin Hildebrand’s hymn tune “Lord of Life” (“O Christ, Who Shared Our Mortal Life”), which will be be included in the forthcoming Piano Prelude Series, volume 6 (tunes beginning with J/K/L). Building upon the success of Hymn Prelude Library, Concordia is now embarking on another exciting project: Piano Prelude Series. Like the Hymn Prelude Library, this collection will feature preludes on all the hymns of Lutheran Service Book, but this time for piano.
Piano Prelude Series vol 4 published by Concordia
Following the successful Hymn Prelude Library series for organ, Concordia has released a new collection of piano preludes based on the hymn tunes found in Lutheran Service Book. This collection features newly composed pieces by dozens of composers who write in a variety of styles and harmonizations. The pieces are useful as preludes, postludes, music at the offering, for introductions, and during distribution, as well as for those who play hymns at home. The durable wire binding ensures that each page lies flat against the music stand. Piano Prelude Series vol 4 (preludes for tunes starting with the letters ‘F’ and ‘G’) includes my setting of {Gelobet seist du} (We Praise You, Jesus, at Your Birth).
Seven Little Tunes for Piano added to the Shaw Music catalog
Written as a birthday gift for a seven-year-old, these seven original tunes for the beginning pianist include words and fingering. Imaginative, idiomatic, and instructive, this collection is perfect as a supplement to any piano method.
