In this wonderful tune (ABERYSTWYTH) by Joseph Parry, I have always sensed an urgency that is also found in the text composed by Charles Wesley. My effort was to place that urgency into the scoring of this hymn for piano solo.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Battle Hymn of the Republic arranged by Mary Katherine May
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The Battle Hymn of the Republic
by Julia Ward Howe
arranged by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books
Scored for
Trumpet
Tuba
Cymbals
Snare Drums (2)
Piano
This ensemble arrangement has a great sound, and was needed for one of our cable TV programs in such a hurry that the final editing has never been completed. I have scored it for two different instrumental ensembles: one for Veterans Day in November, and one for Easter.
The HAND THAT REACHES OUT Mercy Seat by Mary Katherine May Christian Inspirational
The Mercy Seat
written and arranged by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books
for Vocal Solo or C Instrument
There are many times in our life when we turn to the Mercy Seat of the Lord, and often in such circumstances we are helpless but to pray. Prayer is the best of all things to do, entrusting our hearts to the one who provides the ultimate healing.
This song was written following the news about two dear friends walking through very serious times. I wrote the music previous to the writing the refrain. The stanzas are a paraphrase of a John Newton hymn.
It is dedicated Pastors Bud and Elaine Bonn. Elaine offers healing prayer through Healing Center International, and Budd is visitation pastor at Lutheran Church of the Master in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota.
The quilted square used as a graphic in this video was designed and executed by me, Mary Katherine May. The background upon which the quilt art lies is a photograph of the Lily of the Valley patch in our front yard.
UNTIL I COME HOME words & music by Mary Katherine May Piano performance ...
Until I Come Home
an original vocal solo
by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books
One early morning during my devotional time, the Lord gave me through a still, small voice His plan for me. When I doubted that I would be equal to the task, He reassured me that He would see me through.
I dedicated this song to Jan Hausman, who through the years reassured me when I needed it.
When He Cometh by Cushing and Root arranged by Mary Katherine May
When He Cometh arranged by Mary Katherine May
Arranged for...
recorder/C flute
alto flute
bells
triangle
piano
cello
handbells
Score available at no charge from Mary Katherine May, co-owner of Quality Music and Books. or email MaryKoshuba@gmail.com