Carol of the Bells or Ukrainian Bell Carol arrangement by Mary Katherine...

Carol of the Bells
Ukrainian Bell Carol

arranged for piano solo
by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

Dedicated to my friend and lawyer since "before she was born," Julia Pawluk.

The NT Kids a Song to Memorize the Books of the New Testament by Mary Katherine May

The NT Kids
a song to learn the books of the New Testament
using "Brother, Come and Dance with Me"
by Engelbert Humperdinck
from his operetta, Hansel and Gretal

arranged by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

Ye Thankful People November 2009 USA Thanksgiving

Ye Thankful People
Bringing in the Sheaves
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

an arrangement by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

Scored for...
Handbell Choir
Clarinet in B-flat
Organ

Arranging graphics to accompany this piece holds a personal note for me, because they include pictures taken in Onalaska Township just outside of Holmen, Wisconsin, where my husband Rick's mother's family settled. The photos include Halfway Creek Lutheran Church where Rick was baptized as an infant.

Battle Hymn of the Republic arranged by Mary Katherine May

GloryHallelujah
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