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“The Music and Faith of J.S. Bach”: Daniel Overly, pianist
Last weekend we had the privilege of hosting Dr. Daniel Overly, a Fellow in collaborative piano at Yale. In addition to being an outstanding pianist, Daniel is an articulate speaker who loves to talk all things Bach. Daniel performed an exquisite concert comprised entirely of chorale transcriptions. You can watch the concert below, as well […]
Dorico: an interview with Daniel Spreadbury
This summer I switched from Finale to Dorico for all my writing and arranging. The process has been well worth the time and effort, and it’s completely transformed my workflow for lead sheets, piano scores, and orchestrations. Meanwhile, Dorico continues to improve with every new update. I recently had the privilege of interviewing Daniel Spreadbury, […]
Playing from charts, part 4: Basic and alternate voicings
Previous posts Part 1: Introduction and stylistic function Part 2: Basic chord voicings Part 3: More basic chord voicings Dear Nigel, I’ve written out basic voicings for 19 more songs, for a total of 31—one for every day of the month. These 31 songs will form the core of our curriculum from this point […]
Playing From Charts, Part 4: Basic and Alternate Voicings
I’ve written out basic voicings for 19 more songs, for a total of 31—one for every day of the month…
New Instrumental and Choral Resources, 10/10
Here are some exciting new instrumental and choral resources posted on Grace Music this week: Gesu Bambino (SATB, piano, orchestra) A gentle setting of this classic Christmas anthem for choir, piano, and orchestra. Can be performed with choir and piano only. Choral parts are fairly easy. Great is Thy Faithfulness (string ensemble and piano) […]
New Instrumental and Choral Resources, 10/10
A gentle setting of this classic Christmas anthem for choir, piano, and orchestra…
Playing From Charts, Part 3: More Basic Chord Voicing
Since this series of posts on playing from charts is actually written for the benefit of my students…
Playing from charts, part 3: More basic chord voicing
Previous posts Part 1: Introduction and stylistic function Part 2: Basic chord voicings Since this series of posts on playing from charts is actually written for the benefit of my students, I’m changing the format to a series of letters. Names have been changed to protect the innocent. __________________________ Dear Nigel, I’ve been thinking a […]
New Resources, 9/30
Here are some new congregational resources posted on Grace Music this week: His Mercy is More lead sheet, piano score, solo violin, hymnal score My Faith Has Found a Resting Place added string quartet accompaniment to existing arrangement Behold Our God (Sovereign Grace) lead sheet with solo flute or solo violin (1st […]
A birthday, a reflection, and a roadmap
Last week marks five years that Grace Music has been providing free online resources for local church music ministry. In the past year, nearly 50,000 lead sheets, orchestrations, and other resources have been downloaded from the site. It’s been encouraging to hear from churches who are benefiting from the congregational arrangements and educational tools to […]
New Congregational Resources
Here are some new congregational resources posted on Grace Music this week: All Praise to Him From the Sovereign Grace album Prayers of the Saints. Lead sheet, choral-piano score, and chamber orchestration A Mighty Fortress Updated score and a new demo recording There Is a Redeemer Lead sheet, horn, violin, piano
“Christ the Lord is Risen Today”: orchestra, choir, rhythm band
Here’s a triumphant new congregational setting of “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” in 12/8, scored for full orchestra, SATB divisi choir, piano, and optional rhythm band. The arrangement can be performed without rhythm band, without choral parts, or with just the piano and rhythm. The choral score can be omitted entirely and sung congregationally, […]
