Hope in the Waiting: Simeon’s Song
This Advent season has particular poignancy for our family, as we eagerly await the birth of our fourth child. I’m now 9 …
Litany of the Saints: for Protestants, too
Last Sunday we celebrated All Saints day in our service. As Christians we believe in “the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church …
Psalm 34, A new responsive setting
Engaging with the Psalms. Church musicians search for creative ways to do this in worship. Chant, simple melodies, Taizé-like repetition, call and …
Song for Ascension
Cardiphonia creates cool stuff. Compilation albums, liturgical resources–all in an attempt to encourage the Church musician. It’s a real need. Church musicians …
Free Download: What Wondrous Love–Score & Parts
What Wondrous Love is one of my most popular arrangements. True anecdote: apparently my pastor (we’ll call him Pastor “Eric”) was dreading …
Advent 2011 – Castle Island Hymns
The theme of Advent, that of waiting for the coming Messiah, of waiting for hope, is the inspiration for much of our …
Easter Season
As Christians we celebrate Easter not just with a day, but with a season. The power of the Resurrection–crashing into our daily …
Ash Wednesday
We all like to be happy. In fact, it’s often the driving force of our lives. But Lent is an opportunity to …
Epiphany
We are in the throes of Epiphany 2011, when we think about Jesus growing up and becoming a man. He is mysteriously …
The Season of Christmas
Joy to the world–the Lord has come! Welcome to GloriaNotes. I create musical arrangements according to your specifications. You chose the song, …