This New Commandment Dedicated to Amy (Somes) Abels John 13:34-35 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US John 13:34-35 is the subject text for this song. The subject is love, which also is the meaning of “Amy.” There is a rather obscure clue in the first letters of the first two lines of …
Tag: SATB choir
This composition is for SATB choir (a vocal ensemble with men's and women's parts).
Ghosts of the Past
Ghosts of the Past Dedicated to Jennifer (Kuzmic) Siddens Philippians 3:13-14 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US Jennifer was our accompanist for a few short months in the fall of 1990. It was difficult for her to stay, however; her family was hunting for a new home church and eventually decided not …
In the Race
In the Race Dedicated to Dan Gretz I Corinthians 9:24-27 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US Dan was another senior high football player who served with Living Water. I recall that he always gave his best effort, which is exactly what God requires of each of us. Dan’s willingness to continue striving …
God Looks on the Stature of Your Heart
God Looks on the Stature of Your Heart Dedicated to Cayley (Nemec) Hunt I Samuel 16:7 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US This almost certainly is the Living Water Composition Project song with the greatest number of clues. At the time of writing, Cayley was not yet a college grad, didn’t sing …
Burn Them Bridges Down
Burn Them Bridges Down Dedicated to Allison (Firstbrook) Nolasco John 10:27-29 Preview: Price: $ US The “words” clue in this song is a pun of sorts, and is found in the second line of the first verse: “The first stream you must ford” – it’s a play on Allison’s last name. There also is a …
I Run to God
I Run to God Dedicated to Joe Anderson II Thessalonians 2:16-17 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US One of Joe’s most notable characteristics is that he’s not just tall, but big. This was an essential part of his being a football player in senior high. However, it gave an impression quite different …
Choose
Choose Dedicated to Josh Flood Joshua 24:15 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US The Scripture reference for this song is Joshua 24:15, and it’s the clue. The message is an essential one for all generations, and it’s presented in a fusion style which combines some distinctly Seventies harmonies with some Nineties rhythms. …
Make Me To Be True
Make Me To Be True Dedicated to Jason Anderson Galatians 5:22 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US Jason has had his challenges in the Christian life. He’s experienced trouble and hard times, plus a fair amount of frustration. Nevertheless, he still wants to be an example to others, and has made a …
Writer of My Destiny
Writer of My Destiny Dedicated to Jessica (Reiter) Klier I Thessalonians 5:9-10 Preview: English choral score: $ US Spanish choral score: $ US Russian choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US The key, of course, is a pun between the title and Jessica’s maiden name. This actually turned out to be prophetic after a …
Praise His Name Forevermore
Praise His Name Forevermore Requested by Alison Noble Psalm 150 Preview: Choral score: $ US Accompaniment track: $ US Praise His Name Forevermore was a rebuild of the original ladies’ trio song. Alison Noble, whose mom was one of the trio members, asked if I’d recast it for Living Water. This, incidentally, is the only …
