"Quietly into the stable where the Savior sleeping lies, we can go, for all are welcome: shepherd, angel, poor and wise. What we have we bring and offer, earthly gifts for child divine, giving that which we were given, fruits of harvest, bread and wine." This lovely song by my friend and colleague Jay Beech is a fine offering for the Christmas season.

This setting for children's choir uses the well-loved melody Schönster Herr Jesu and includes an optional second part.

Written for the installation of my friend and colleague Norma Aamodt-Nelson as Minister of Music at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lynnwood, Washington, Breath of God can make use of all of your choral resources - senior choir, vocal ensemble, children's choir, and congregation. Features a new text by one of Trinity's pastors, Paul Sundberg. For mission emphasis, Pentecost, or general use.

I first heard Brighter Than the Sun, written by Ray Makeever of Minneapolis, while staying at Holden Village in the summer of 1999, where Ray was serving as village musician along with his wife, Linda Breitag. The song was sung at an evening gathering, and the tune stayed with me for weeks afterward. Upon my return to Minneapolis I made this arrangement which was published in the fall of 1999. It has kind of a "down home Southern gospel" feel to it, and can be used for Epiphany season, baptisms, or as a general anthem. Accessible to traditional choirs as well as contemporary ensembles.

An energetic setting of Psalm 47, this anthem is driven by a gospel piano accompaniment. Suitable as a call to worship, gradual, or as a general choral anthem. "Clap your hands, you people, and praise the Lord! Shout to God with loud songs of joy!"

A piece for Advent, with the refrain "Oh, Come, Lord, come, here on earth your will be done" which incorporates verse text by Charles Wesley from the hymn Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus. Can be used in general for Advent season, or as a call to worship. Use the optional percussion for a little extra flavor.

My setting of the classic hymn text by Robert Robinson (1735-1790) includes a new melody. Unison singing is mixed with SATB and two part textures. Well-suited for the smaller choir.

Commissioned by Bloomington Covenant Church to honor Ken Fenton for his fifty years of sacred choral conducting, Do Not Be Afraid draws its text from Isaiah 43 with the refrain "Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you and called you by name. You are mine."