News from Shaw Music

Daniel Barta brings a unique approach to instrumental hymn arrangements in the Sacred Solos series, a distinctive series of hymn-based works for solo instrument and piano, balancing accessibility with thoughtful musical craftsmanship.

Sacred Solos is a new hymn-based instrumental series by Daniel Barta featuring expressive arrangements for flute and trumpet with piano accompaniment. Explore all six works through scrolling-score videos and discover fresh, inspiring settings for worship and recital.

In this personal reflection, Timothy Shaw considers the musical influences, interpretive principles, and devotional insights that continue to shape his approach to hymn playing and sacred piano writing.

Composer Timothy Shaw reflects on the interpretive philosophy behind Easy Hymn Accompaniments for Piano. Rather than prescribing every expressive detail, the series invites performers and teachers into a process of musical thought, discovery, and personal shaping, bringing their own color to the score.

Composer Timothy Shaw reflects on the “Love” chord, a distinctive first-inversion major chord with an added second, that appears throughout his sacred music. This essay explores how the sonority gradually became part of his musical language over a twenty-year span.

Timothy Shaw brings a thoughtful approach to hymn playing in Easy Hymn Accompaniments for Piano. Each setting presents a single verse shaped into a concise musical treatment, offering both practical repertoire and insight into the craft of hymn accompaniment.

Daniel Barta’s new piano arrangement of “Amazing Grace” blends sweeping classical gestures with jazz-inspired harmonies for versatile performance in churches, concert halls, or more intimate venues. The setting masterfully explores a broad expressive range.

A collection of ten symphonic hymn arrangements for horn and piano, offering impressive, audience-pleasing repertoire for church and concert use, including selections for Christmas, Easter, and more.

A collection of ten sacred oboe and piano arrangements marked by elegance and cinematic beauty, featuring beloved hymns and seasonal pieces for Advent, Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving, and more.

Inspired by Revelation 22:20, Even So, Lord Jesus, Come contrasts Christ’s first and second coming through expressive harmonies, elegant key changes, and a rich piano accompaniment that supports both solo voice and SATB choir.

A set of five Christmas carols arranged for wind quintet, offering flexible programming options for church, school, or community ensembles, with each short work featuring its own distinctive character.

A festive brass ensemble arrangement of a beloved Christmas carol, featuring rhythmic energy, harmonic color, and engaging timbral contrasts—ideal for church, school, and community holiday performances.