Concordia Publishing House has commissioned me to write a new setting of the hymn tune “Easter Hymn” (“Jesus Christ Is Risen Today”), which will be be included in the forthcoming Piano Prelude Series, volume 3 (tunes beginning with D/E). 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.
New England Triptych added to the Shaw Music catalog
Here is a charming, picturesque short work for piano solo. Written at a grade 2-3 difficulty level, the three movements are reminiscent of idyllic New England scenes. Movements include:
- Mount Monadnock
- Winter in Vermont
- Portland Head Light
The World Around Us: A Piano Suite for Children added to the Shaw Music catalog
Here is a delightfully imaginative short work for children of all ages. Written at a grade 2 difficulty level, these pieces are evocative of common childhood scenes. Movements include:
- Old Friends
- Fast Cars
- Earthworms Racing
- Snowflakes Dancing
- Petals Falling
- Ants on Parade
- Evening Light
Piano Prelude Series vol 1 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 1 (preludes for tunes starting with the letter ‘A’) includes my setting of {Ach Gott vom Himmelreiche} (“The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us“).
Publishing (Concordia) update 11.30.18
Concordia Publishing House will publish my piano setting of “Tallis’ Canon” (“All Praise to Thee, My God, This Night”) in a book featuring ten hymntunes by Classical composers (Tallis, Purcell, Haydn, Vaughan Williams, et al). I was one of ten composers commissioned to contribute to the collection, which was presented as a confirmation gift to a young pianist. Publication information will be forthcoming. Stay tuned.
New Music in 2018
Check out these choral and piano pieces from Timothy Shaw, newly composed in 2018:
Going over Jordan (Olivia Cresswell) added to the Shaw Music catalog
Olivia Cresswell’s beautiful collection, Going over Jordan: Songs of Heaven for Piano, contains six hymns and spirituals arranged at a moderate level. From introspective passages to joyful bursts of praise, there is something for everyone here. Preview a sample from the score here.
Piano Commission: Concordia Piano Prelude Series
Concordia Publishing House has commissioned me to write a new setting of the hymn tune “Beach Spring” (“Lord, Whose Love through Humble Service”), which will be be included in the forthcoming Piano Prelude Series, volume 2 (tunes beginning with B/C). 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.
Key Signatures and Effective Congregational Singing
Would you like a simple, effective way to enliven congregational singing? Try playing in a different key. Read my latest post on Prelude Music Planner to find out more.
Christmas Singles on CDBaby
Two new Christmas singles are available for download on CDBaby: “Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain.” Both are movements from my newly released piano solo, Nativity Suite.
