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NOTE: All of our
regular brass band scoring configures to Salvation Army standards of: Festival
(full band), General (cue options), Triumph (smaller bands) and New York (full
band or small band with optional parts) Journals. We will write for
the English contest band configuration only on demand for commissions.
Meditation - Abiding Presence - Festival scoring, based on Abide With Me,
medium difficulty, approx. 3:30, moody with triumphant ending. Dedicated
to my dear friend of many decades, Victor Danielson, Jr. Also available for piano or organ solo.
Ante Bellum Rhapsody - This is a
prequel to Leidzen's great "Post Bellum Rhapsody". It delves into the
attitudes of the period leading to the civil War.
Click here to read the complete score notes.
Play it with a click! (Approx. 7:00 quite demanding -- $60.00 bound score and
36 parts of your choice.)
March - The Antiquary - This
happy "continental-circus-polka-march" is dedicated to my good friend and
colleague from my days in Leonard B. Smith's great band, Sousa's biographer, Dr.
Paul E. Bierley. Paul was a mainstay on tuba whilst I held down the
euphonium seat. I tried to capture his happy, good nature in this march.
Read More About It! Play it!
Meditation – Blessed Assurance (Salvation Army Eastern USA scoring, based on a
piano piece by the late Emil Soderstrom, medium difficulty, approx 4:30, medium
difficulty, rich classical beauty.)
Meditative Study -- The Call of Christ
explores two old hymns: "Jesus calls Us; o'er the tumult", and "Come Ye
Disconsolate". It is a tribute to the late Bernard Smith. It
illustrates the plaintive beckoning of Jesus over the chasm human arrogance,
indifference and desolation created when Jesus' call is ignored. Mostly
thin scoring and reflective moods, however the dynamic range is from ppp to ff.
Approx. 5:00, moderately difficult. (see home page for full notes and MP3
reference recording). Click
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Rhapsody on Negro Spirituals - Cavalcade of Courage - SA New York scoring
(can be played with full or small band), features
Little
David, Swing Low, Nobody Knows, Were You There?, Joshua Fit De Battle,
Conceptual difficulties, approx. 5:20, some tender moments and some
razzle-dazzle at the end.
Click for a listen!
March – Chicago Belmont Corps (C.B.C.) - Emil Soderstrom - Triumph Series [small
band with optional extra parts] scoring. This march features the hymn tune Belmont but in 4/4 time!
The march features a clever opening motive figure didactically using the notes
C.B.C. for "Chicago Belmont Corps". It is a moderately
difficult classic Soderstrom march, approx 2:40, I commissioned this for a
concert salute to Emil in 1967. It is good fun as is all of his music.
Read More About Emil
Listen to This Gem of a March!
Song Setting – Christ Is All -- General Series scoring, based on Salvation Army
song of the same name. I used the playing of this simple tune to reward
the members of the infamous Salvation Army Cambridge Citadel Silver Band for a
job very well done. I used it sparingly. Bandsman Mark R. Keeler
requested this arrangement in remembrance of those day of heroic service long
ago -- it is dedicated to him. Not difficult, 3:40, ends with very touching unison vocal of the
chorus. Click and
Meditate on Our Lord
CHRISTmas Toccata -
"Desert Fleet" This is a rollicking and humor-filled exposition of
I Saw
Three Ships (both tunes in counterpoint!) with a humorous intrusion of The
Navy Hymn. "We Three Kings" are sent to the corner of the sand dune
for impudent behavior! – approx. 1:30, SA Eastern Territory
Scoring, moderately difficult.
Listen to the scamp!
March - Harvard Square – Open Air (Festival Scoring, based on Salvation Army
Song O Boundless Salvation, conceptual difficulties, approx.2:40, modern use of quartal harmony and clusters, a satirical look at the battle for position
between tradition and a new age world. Dedicated to Brigadier Joseph
Kittle)
Click to hear this quirky little march
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March – Kids For Christ! - (Scored for small band, this fun little march
features Stand Up for Jesus and Count Your Blessings. It is just good fun
and a good witness for young people to play. Not very difficult. approx. 1:20)
(See Concert Band Catalog for sound link.)
March – Lewisham – Emil Soderstrom (This is a typical Soderstrom march, with all
of the dynamic challenges and details. It incorporates the tune Come Thou Fount.
It is typically difficult and typically rewards the effort. approx. 2:40.
Read about Dr. Soderstrom
Meditation -- Simeon, Man of God
This was written as a tribute to a man of God close to me, my dearest friend and
mentor, Irwin Fischer. Moderately difficult, approx. 5:40.
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Click Here to Read about the Piece
Read Mr. Fischer's biography
Prelude On
Ellers -- I was walking down Michigan Avenue in Chicago just
before I was to move to Cambridge, Massachusetts to assume the position of
Bandmaster of the renowned Cambridge Citadel Silver Band. I was to
meet my lifelong best friend and mentor, Irwin Fischer, for lunch at our club,
The Cliff Dwellers, atop Chicago's Orchestra Hall. It was a glorious day,
tinged by the bittersweet reminder that these almost-daily lunch meetings would
soon come to an end. Nonetheless, the words "How wonderful it is to walk
with God" and the tune Ellers came to mind. None walked more closely
with God than did Irwin Fischer. Bach's last chorale prelude also washed
over me and Prelude on Ellers had all but written itself. I pulled
out my little musical sketchbook and jotted down some essentials and scurried
off for a fine lunch with my dear friend. I dedicated it to him as a
farewell gift, which touched him deeply. It is available from Salvationist
Publishing and Supplies as well.
Postlude – Randolph - (Festival scoring. The Anglican tune for “God Be With You”
is the theme of this 2:00 postlude. It covers the emotions of such partings and
ends in reverential quietude. It is not difficult but does require sensitivity.
Dedicated to Irwin Fischer)
March – Resounding Joy! (Festival Band Scoring, symphonically based on the
phrase “repeat the sounding joy” from Joy to the World, it also incorporates
bits of Good King Wenseslas, not very difficult once the concept is understood,
approx 2:10, just a good Christmas frolic which pokes a little fun at the
ever-present parade marshal and his clipboard and whistle. Dedicated to
B/M Peggy Thomas)
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March – Unshackled! (Festival scoring, based on the Anti-Smoking Song of The Salvation Army and
He Is Able To Deliver, conceptual difficulties (e.g. quintal harmony -
based on fifths rather than the usual tetrian based on thirds, approx.
2:45, a fun look at a kooky old period-song from the Anti-Smoking League of the
late 1800’s. Dedicated to The Cambridge Citadel Silver Band)
(Click here for a sound link)
Warrior Requiem – That we May Remember (Festival scoring with male and female
narrators, contains snippets of many old Salvation Army songs, quite difficult
especially because of unfamiliar sonorities, approx. 9:45, a very deep, unusual
and touching concert salute to departed heroes using traditional requiem
sections but with a more triumphant Salvation Army perspective. Dedicated
to Brigadiers Robert and Nellie Getz) ($60 bound score and 35
parts)
Chorale Prelude - Wenn wir in
hochsten Noten sein (This was Bach's last composition, written literally
on his death bed just before he died. He dictated it to his son-in-law! The
two sets of words associated with the chorale are When in the hour of utmost
need and Before Thy Throne I Stand. How fitting an end for such a
life! Study of the construction will reap great rewards. Serenity might be a
good name for it. Not overly difficult other than the demands for sustaining
through phrases. Also available for brass quartet, quintet and as a solo with
piano or organ accompaniment. Approx.3:50.)
Descriptive March – Wonderland – Irwin Fischer (This is a wonderfully atypical march written for The Salvation Army’s Central Music Institute in the 1950’s. It is based on a tune by Fischer with words by Sallie Chesham “God is Guiding”. It uses the “wonder” interval of the tritone as a motto theme and masterfully weaves all the themes into counterpoint at the end. It is scintillating and majestic at the same time. It may well be the first piece to use the muted alto horn. It relies heavily on a solid solo horn player throughout (Fischer had the redoubtable hornist Howard Chesham to write for in those days.) Check Out Mr. Fischer's Bio
March - Kids For Christ! -- (This is a little march wherein the first theme is the kids' expression of Stand Up For Jesus, which is followed by the parents' response . . . Count Your Blessings. It is pure fun, for small band, quite easy, approx.1:30.) (See Concert Band Catalog for a sound link of this.)
Scherzo - Two If By Sea -- This is a jocular romp through the midnight ride of Paul Revere. Rule Britannia, The Royal Grenadiers, Yankee Doodle and even a confused bugler playing a mix of Reveille and Pop Goes The Weasel are heard severally and in counterpoint (in more than one key!). This is a bit difficult for band and conductor, but not for the audience. Approx. 3:20 Buckle up . . . "click it" to listen
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All pieces come with Bb and Eb parts and full score, others available upon
request. We write "easy" music, not "simple".
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Jesus Loves Me -- This is a set of easy variations progressively growing more difficult. Approx. 2:00 This was written for Ken Davis' San Diego Philharmonic Junior Band.
Strong Promise! -- This is a March written on Jesus Loves Me! and Every Promise In The Book Is Mine! The tunes are even heard in counterpoint to each other! Approx. 1:20, comes with optional 5th Bb part (cornet or trombone). Moderately difficult, featuring some "grown-up" sonorities! Commissioned by The Salvation Army Eastern Michigan Division. Play the little rascal!
Teach Me How To Love Thee -- This is a tender treatment of this old favorite Sunday School chorus. Not too challenging, but needing a fairly strong 3rd part. Approx. 1:50 _____________________________________
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Medley - And Not to Yield was commissioned for a Martin Luther King Celebration in Phoenix 2005, this piece contains Little David Play on Your Harp, Swing Low, Nobody Knows The Trouble I’ve Seen, Were You There?, Joshua Fit De Battle, and We Shall Overcome. It is for Eb cornet, two Bb cornets, two horns, two trombones, euphonium and tuba. Approx. 5:10, it ranges in mood from very sober to almost riotous, ending with a triumphant shout. It is moderately difficult. Dedicated to Ken Davis Fasten Your Seat Belt as You listen!
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A Shepherd Psalm -- A Meditative Pastoral -- This was written for the Quincy Salvation Army Band and features two different tunes commonly used for the paraphrase of Psalm 23 from the 1650 Scottish Psalter -- "The Lord's my Shepherd". It gives glimpses of the dark valley, David playing his reed flute, the panic of frightened sheep, but mostly the comforting assurance that our Shepherd, Christ Jesus, is always with us. Approx 2:50 Fairly easy. (doubling of instruments makes it even more effective). Meditate with the sounds by clicking here
(Christmas Triptych: Special price for whole triptych, $45.00)
I. Intrada Based on Fairest Lord Jesus and Joy to the World this abstract
fanfare paves the way for the Christmas Suite and Nativity Potpourri, or it can
stand alone. Approx. :50, moderately difficult. Dedicated to Barbara Jean
Jennings Getz. Single item.
II. Christmas Suite (Single item - Dedicated to Jean Christiana
Marion Getz)
1. Pilgrimage This unusual treatment appropriately treats We Three Kings
using the pentatonic tonality. It depicts the star trek toward Bethlehem,
complete with an interruption by King Harod. It leads seamlessly into Idyll.
approx.1:50, not difficult technically.
2. Idyll This uses a cluster sonority on the tritone as a backdrop for an
unusual treatment of Silent Night in 4/4/ time! It is quite serene
and pulls one out of the prosaic treatments of this lovely song, approx. 1:55,
not technically difficult.
3. Celebration! Based on God Rest you merry, Gentlemen
it is a frolicking dance that is so energy packed that it fairly bursts with
exuberance. approx. :55, just fun, not hard.
Listen with a Click!
III. Nativity Potpourri This is a gentle medley superimposed on suggestions of
Wagner’s Christmas piece Siegfried Idyll. Woven into that tapestry are fragments
of Away In A Manger (two different tunes), Deck The Halls,
Silent Night,
Joy To The World, Intrada, and O Little Town Of Bethlehem. It is every bit
as tender as Wagner’s masterpiece. It is as though the tunes are being played
somewhere else and the breeze wafts a little of this one, then that in a
lovely fragmentation that leaves very little out. approx. 2:30, not difficult.
Dedicated to Robert Christian Jennings Getz.
Single item. Listen to it
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CHRISTmas Toccata This is a rollicking and humor-filled exposition of
I Saw
Three Ships (both tunes in counterpoint!) with a humorous intrusion of The
Navy Hymn – approx. 1:50, moderately difficult.
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March – Resounding Joy! 2 cornets, horn, trombone and tuba. Symphonically based on the phrase “repeat the sounding joy” from Joy to the World, it also incorporates bits of Good King Wenseslas, not very difficult once the concept is understood, approx 2:10, just a good Christmas frolic.
Chorale Prelude - Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein This was Bach's last composition, written literally on his death bed just before he died. He dictated it to his son-in-law! The two sets of words associated with the chorale are When in the hour of utmost need and Before Thy Throne I Stand. How fitting an end for such a life! Study of the construction will reap great rewards. Serenity might be a good name for it. Not overly difficult other than the demands for sustaining through phrases. Also available as brass band, quartet, and as a solo with piano or organ accompaniment. Approx.3:50. Listen to the quintet!
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Cambridge Christian Temperance Union March Written around two old Salvation
Army songs: Can a Poor Drunkard Come to Jesus? and I’ll Never Go Back
Anymore! this is just good fun. approx. 2:10, not very difficult.
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CHRISTmas Toccata This is a rollicking and humor-filled exposition of
I Saw
Three Ships (both tunes in counterpoint!) with a humorous intrusion of The
Navy Hymn – approx. 1:50, moderately difficult.
Listen with a Click
March - Resounding Joy! This is a fun little Christmas march written first for Salvation Army band and then adapted to several other mediums. About 2:10, moderate difficulties. Click to Listen
Chorale Prelude - Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein This was Bach's last composition, written literally on his death bed just before he died. He dictated it to his son-in-law! The two sets of words associated with the chorale are When in the hour of utmost need and Before Thy Throne I Stand. How fitting an end for such a life! Study of the construction will reap great rewards. Serenity might be a good name for it. Not overly difficult other than the demands for sustaining through phrases. Also available for brass band, quintet, and as a solo with piano or organ accompaniment. Approx.3:50.
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Nativity Potpourri
(Here arranged for one high instrument and two low with piano. Please see
sextet to listen) This is a
gentle medley superimposed on suggestions of Wagner’s Christmas piece
Siegfried Idyll. Woven into that tapestry are fragments of Away In A
Manger (two different tunes), Deck The Halls, Silent Night,
Joy To The World, Intrada, and O Little Town Of
Bethlehem. It is every bit as tender as Wagner’s masterpiece. It is as
though the tunes are being played somewhere else and the breeze wafts a little
of this one, then that, in a lovely fragmentation that leaves very little out.
approx. 2:30, not difficult. Dedicated to Robert Christian Jennings Getz.
Single item.
March – Resounding Joy! One high Bb, two low Bb’s and piano. Symphonically based on the phrase “repeat the sounding joy” from Joy to the
World, it also incorporates bits of Good King Wenseslas, not very
difficult once the concept is understood, approx 2:10, just a good Christmas
frolic. Click and hear
it!
Duet -- Silent
Night For one treble instrument and one bass cleff with piano.
This is a serene, pastoral, contrapuntal treatment of the traditional favorite
song. Not very difficult. Approx. 3:15
Hear it with Clarinet and Bassoon
Trombone trio (unaccompanied) Who Is On The Lord's Side?
-- Emil Soderstrom This dates back at least fifty years in
my experience. Emil gave it to me when he was running a little music
business on the side while he was Head Staff Arranger for NBC. He called
the business Evangelistic Specialties and employed Victor Hedgren to work
with him. This is one of three manuscripts for trombone trio that may well
exist nowhere else. It is of moderate difficulty, featuring some
interesting contrary-motion glissandos with a sort of machinegun figure
emerging, and takes about 2:20 to perform.
Have a Listen!
Trombone trio (unaccompanied) O Zion Haste -- Emil Soderstrom This is one of three trios Emil gave me over fifty years ago. Other than the first trombone being rather high throughout, it offers few difficulties and has a rather arresting introduction. Approx. 3:30
Victory Through Grace -- Emil Soderstrom -- Trombone trio (unaccompanied) This is arguably the most difficult of the three trios resurrected from "death by filing cabinet". The first trombone part has but about 25 notes that are not above the staff!! It is well worth the effort in terms of real music contained in the piece. approx 3:50
Trombone trio -- Wonderful Grace -- Earl Stubbs -- Earl was a Salvation Army officer in Chicago who also wrote music for the old favorite radio show, Don McNeil's Breakfast Club. Written on the song Wonderful The Matchless Grace of Jesus, this was created in the 1950's for a trio of Salvation Army officers that used the title The Heralds. It is perfect for an evangelistic meeting and will have them singing in the isles of the tent. Lots of triple tonging and joyous pizzazz! Approx. 3:50, moderately difficult. Piano accompaniment.
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Kids For Christ! -- This is a little march wherein the first theme is the kids' expression of "Stand Up For Jesus", which is followed by the parents' response . . . "Count Your Blessings." It is pure fun. For small band, quite easy, approx.1:30. $15 Click Here To Hear It!
Blessed Assurance -- This is a meditation on the favorite old hymn by Emil Soderstrom. It was first written in 1951 as a piano solo which was so very difficult it received little attention. I created a simplified version of the piano version and now have scored it for both brass an concert bands. This is level 4 scoring, with all vital parts cued and/or doubled. Moderate difficulty - approx. 4:20. $25 Listen To Dr. Soderstrom's Piece
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Piano Solo (playing, excerpt of Treasures prelude below)
Selected Hymn arrangements by Bob Getz:
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Aberystwyth - A simple fugue-like treatment of this good tune. approx.
1:40,
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Abiding Presence – Moderately difficult, approx. 3:30, a meditation on
Abide
With Me with Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow interspersed, big ending.
Also available for brass band and for organ solo.)
Afirmation – An easy meditation on Day By Day, approx.
2:10, a fresh look at a beloved old tune. Dedicated to Wesley D. Morris.
Aspiration – An easy flowing treatment of To Be Like Jesus,
approx. 2:20 Dedicated to Barbara Jean Jennings Getz. Play
this piano solo
Ataraxies – An easy and flowing rendering of
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus approx.
2:40 Dedicated to Barbara Jean Jennings Getz. You can listen . . .
Blessed Assurance – Emil Soderstrom’s transcendently beautiful treatment of
this favorite hymn is available in two versions. One is the original which is
very difficult and contains some tremolo passages that are period-specific and
now out of vogue. However, they can be made effective if a triplet pattern is applied. I have
crafted a much simpler version, absent the cadenza material, tremolos, and huge
fist-full spans. It only misses the virtuoso aspects of the original. Very
moving. approx. 5:51
Communion - A French application of the hymn tune Spohr,
approx. 2:00, moderately difficult.
Contrition - A moderately easy, thought provoking meditation on St. Clements
approx. 3:00 Dedicated to Valary Dobney.
A Christmas
Lullaby -- Away In A Manger -- A gentle and easy treatment of the
traditional tune. approx. 1:45
Play it!
Dawning - Modestly difficult arrangement centered on When You Know Him
approx. 2:00 Dedicated to Colonel D. P. Leader.
Dead Reckoning - A simple treatment of the tune St. Peter - In Christ There is
No East Nor West, approx 1:20
Desideratum - A Chopinesque yielding of My Desire To Be Like Jesus and
I
surrender All, all in about 1:30, moderately difficult. Dedicated to
Robert Ferrantelli.
Emmanuel - A rather lyrical and transcendent statement of Silent Night,
approx. 3:10, a little harder than it sounds.
Play it!
Entreaty - An ethereal interpretation of Sweet Will Of God,
approx. 2:10 Dedicated to Herbert Hoskins.
Exaltation! - Praise To The Lord The Almighty in a fugal style –
approx. 2:27, moderately difficult. Dedicated to Dr. James Didier.
Floodtide of Redemption - A thoughtful and slightly complicated arrangement of
Come Thou Fount -- technically easy but some concepts to overcome, approx. 2:40,
thoughtful, triumphant and a pensive ending. Dedicated to Henrietta Van
Meekeren.
(Click here to listen to it) (will
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Fuga Sereno - A contrapuntal treatment of the tune Repton - Dear Lord And
Father Of Mankind, approx. 2:20, the modest difficulties can be worked out with
practice. Dedicated to Becky Roberts.
FuguEwing - Ewing is the subject of this little fuguelike
piece of approx. 1:20, not very difficult. Dedicated to Dr. Robert
Lodine.
God’s Mercy - Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone, The Cross Is Not Greater Than
His Grace and just a hint of Take Up Thy Cross comprise the substance of this challenging look at The Passion of our
Lord, approx. 2:36 this is a graphically descriptive piece, rather challenging
(sometimes chilling)
to the player and listener.
(Click here to listen to it) (Will take a few minutes to load)
Gratitude - Thank You Lord For Saving My Soul is featured here in
a simple and placid way, approx. 2:40 Dedicated to Barbara Jean Jennings
Getz.
Invitation - Come Into My Heart, Lord Jesus is the theme of this
“music box” piece of very little difficulty, approx.1:41 Dedicated
to Jean C. M. Getz and Robert C. J. Getz.
Love’s Descent - Spirit Of God Descend Upon My Heart is
hauntingly depicted here, easy to play, approx. 2:50 Dedicated to
Dr. Paul Satre.
Majesty - My God, How Wonderful You Are is a challenging thought
as is this piece, approx. 3:08 Dedicated to Janice Overzet.
My Heaven - My heaven is a beautiful but not well known song by the Salvation
Army composer Emil Soderstrom, hopefully this Stephen Fosterish treatment will
afford it more hearings, approx. 2:00
Passecaille - This treats the tune French - How Sweet The Name of Jesus Sounds
in a haunting and tense arrangement which ends in serenity, approx. 2:20,
moderately difficult. Dedicated to Barbara Roberts.
Petition - Thy Will Fulfill In Me, Lord is treated in a dark,
Wagnerian way in this thought filled but easy piece, approx. 2:40
Precious Name - Precious Name - Take The Name of Jesus With You is herein in
the style of Erik Leidzen, approx. 2:35, moderate difficulties.
Play It!
Quietude - This is not a difficult piece and is quite reflective on the tune
Fewster approx. 2:00 Dedicated to Eileen Poole.
Refuge - Beneath The Cross of Jesus, is here intertwined in unusual arpeggios
approx. 2:40, moderately difficult. Also available for organ and as
instrumental solo.
Play Refuge
Reverie - Let The Beauty Of Jesus Be Seen In Me is treated as a
gentle landler, approx. 2:10, easy but with some artistic possibilities for the
accomplished player. Play
this little Waltz!
Sonrise - This is a somewhat eerie treatment of Amazing Grace,
perhaps intoning thoughts of large bells wafting across the hills, approx. 3:50
Prayer Study - I Kings 19:12 - This is a most introspective treatment of
Spirit Of The Living
God, intended as much for the performer as for an audience, approx. 2:01,
easy to play, hard to get right. I guess I wrote this for me and for
anyone who plays it.
Sufficiency - Sandon - Though thunders roll and darkened be the sky, is adapted
to Beethoven’s Pathetic Sonata, second movement, approx. 2:52, moderate
difficulties. Dedicated to Brigadier Nellie Getz.
A Suppliant Spirit - The Salvation Army tune Slater, is used in this Chopinesque
arrangement, approx. 2:30, rhythmic challenges but little else.
Dedicated to Brigadier Robert Jacob Getz.
Transcendency - This is an original tune that is simply meditative,
approx. 1:34 only slight difficulties of span. For Eric.
Transmigrating Love - When I Survey The Wondrous Cross is treated
contrapuntally, with a rousing ending, approx. 2:40, mild difficulties.
Dedicated to Byron Welch.
Prelude Treasures - The first four notes of this make up most of the
chords and arpeggios in this tough little handful based on Royal Oak - All
Things Bright and Beautiful. This was written as a tribute to my wife's
Great Aunt Jean Davis, who was "bright and beautiful" - approx.1:32
Click to play Auntie's piece
Fugue Treasures – This moderately difficult but intensely
thoughtful fuguelike piece is a companion to the prelude, based on the same
tune. It was written for Barbe's Great Uncle, Dr. Donald Davis, a grand man in
every respect. approx. 2:32 Click to hear
the Doctor's piece
Unshackled - This is a thoughtful and lyrical treatment of Lord, With My All I
Part, approx. 2:20, only difficulties are rhythmic. This was written
for Bill Himes in his darkest hour.
Whispers of The Heart - Love At Home and When He Commeth,
are tenderly treated here, approx. 2:00, medium difficulty.
Dedicated to Brigadiers Nellie and Robert Getz.
Yearning - Unusual “horn fifth” arpeggios embrace Teach Me How To Love Thee,
approx. 2:36, memorization solves the modest conceptual difficulties here.
My life-theme.
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Selected Piano Transcriptions by Bob Getz of other composers: Introduction to The King of Kings is playing (see below).
These pieces are not for
sale, but any one can be obtained as a bonuse for every $25.00 spent on other items in
our catalog.
A Carol Fantasy -- Eric Ball first conceived this piece as a string orchestra
piece for a conducting appearance with the London Symphony Orchestra in the
1930’s. It has since been adapted for brass band by Eric, for chamber orchestra
(The White House Orchestra) by Stephen Bulla and now for piano solo (also
for four hands) by me. approx. 5:07,
quite a challenge in at least one or two places, otherwise not difficult. Very
reflective and beautiful uses of Normandy Carol (Away in a Manger), The Holly
and The Ivy, Coventry Carol, and The First Nowell.
Prelude & Fugue -- Arise, My Soul, Arise! -- Sir Dean Goffin wrote this unique masterpiece when he was but a Captain in The Salvation Army in 1958. He wrote it as a festival piece for brass band. There is nothing like it in the literature in either style or quality. I arranged it for solo piano at the request of Karen Krinjak, to whom it is dedicated. Click to read about it Hear it on Piano!
Selection (medley) The Call – Erik Leidzen’s masterpiece of musical craft and spiritual
thought can now be reinterpreted via this piano transcription from his brass
band score. Come with Thy Sin, Softly and Tenderly, What Shall the Answer Be?
are sublimely woven into a tapestry of musical perfection and irresistible
spiritual invitation, approx. 4:15, difficult. Dedicated to Colonel
William H. Scarlett.
Selection (medley) Constant Trust – This is a perennial band favorite by the
great Eric Ball. Like his friend Leidzen, he wondrously weaves together Trust
and Obey, The Cross Is Not Greater Than His Grace, and Simply Trusting, to create a
musical/spiritual amalgam of prodigious beauty and depth. approx. 7:30, quite
difficult. Dedicated to Colonel Victor Danielson.
Meditation Just As I Am – Wilfred Heaton crafted this band
masterpiece over half a century ago and it is as new today as then. Any musical
materials in his hands take on a patina that is original, challenging and
wondrous. It is meant to be played on piano as readily as for band. approx.
4:45, not very
difficult. Dedicated to Dr. Billy Graham. This item available from The Salvation
Army Trade department, 440 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY 10994
March
Praise! – Again Wilfred Heaton strikes with a freshness that is rare.
This march contains an old Salvation Army tune Praise O, Praise Him! ergo the
title. It is a great piece by any standard and in any medium. It
may be the most popular march in Salvation Army history! approx. 3:20 and very
difficult. Dedicated to Phil B. Catelinet. Click to Listen to
Heaton's masterpiece march
Meditation Serenity – Eric Ball first wrote this treatment of It Is Well With
My Soul for a church band in The Netherlands, later it was published for
Salvation Army bands. It is well titled and when well played it inspires the
noblest of spiritual aspirations. approx. 4:25, moderately difficult.
Dedicated to John Ferriera.
Star Lake, by Eric Ball, remains one of brass banding's most beloved marches since 1939 when he penned it at that great Salvation Army camp. Having the original manuscript of that march is one of my delights in life. I transcribed the piano solo directly from that precious manuscript. It is easier than it sounds for piano and will delight any audience. Click & listen!
Tone Poem -- The Shadow of The Cross -- Sir Dean Goffin was but a Cadet at The Salvation Army Training College when hew wrote this immortal meditative masterpiece -- over half a century ago. It remains as fresh and challenging today as then. I wrote this transcription for and dedicate it to my brother Jack C. Getz. What greater thing could two brothers share? Read More About It! Hear an MP3 of it!
The King of Kings, for solo piano! Eric Ball's seminal masterpiece. I attest that this is his greatest work, and that it has yet to see a totally fulfilling performance. Perhaps that performance will take place on piano, Eric's own instrument. Time will tell. God bless you! Read About This Masterpiece Play The King of Kings on piano
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Allegro Jubiloso! Approx. 1:20, very difficult, it is as the title implies, a
bit Brubeckish and a lot Puckish! 5/8 and 7/8 times throughout. This
is lovingly dedicated to Frances and Alan Wetter. $6
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Cossack Dance Approx. :40, moderately difficult, but just fun.
$3
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La Marche de les Obscurites Perpetuelle – Approx. 2:10 This is a
weird little French thing that is quite entertaining. Not too difficult.
Dedicated to Colonel Victor Danielson. $6
Prelude X – This is a short little challenge that I wrote for myself to
encourage independence between the two hands. It is in two keys, Db in the right
hand and C in the left and the motifs crisscross between hands
ergo the name “X” approx. :40 Not as hard as it sounds, but every bit as weird!
fun. $2
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Sonata - Approx. 7:00. Three movements. Rather Bartokian and spiky. A
real handful. Dedicated to Dr. Leo E. Heim. $12
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Abiding
Presence – Moderately difficult, approx. 3:30, a meditation on
Abide
With Me with Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow interspersed, big ending.
Also available for piano solo or brass band.
David's Pastorale -- This by Dr.
Emil Soderstrom, adapted for organ from his brass band masterpiece Song Of Israel by Robert
Getz. This is transcendent music based on the tune Leoni -- "God Of
Abraham Praise". Medium difficulties, approx. 2:20. (Listen to the band
version on
"Glimpse of a Genius" link on home page.)
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Exaltation! -- This was originally written for piano, but makes a natural organ solo as well. It is a contrapuntal piece of no significant difficulties and is based on the beloved Praise To The Lord The Almighty. It ends with a shout of "Praise To The Lord!" Also available for piano solo. Click and Praise The Lord! View a bit of the score
Transmigrating Love - When I Survey The Wondrous Cross is treated contrapuntally, with a rousing ending, approx. 2:40, mild difficulties. Also available for piano solo. Click here to play it (may take a few minutes to load)
Refuge
- What better refuge could we have than Beneath The Cross of Jesus?
This little piece started life as a trombone solo, then became a piano solo and
now finds it way to the king of instruments (available in all three formats.) Only modest challenges.
Approx. 2:40 Also available for piano.
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Sweet Hour Of Prayer -- This great hymn arrangement for band by Erik Leidzen is now available for organ, a match made in Heaven. Not difficult -- approx 2:00
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Solos With Piano All solos
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Suite for Horn and Piano Aberystwyth -- There are three movements to this cyclical suite. The first movement, Allegro Moderato (approx. 2:05) treats the whole tune but then zeros in on the first phrase. The second movement, Andante (approx. 1:30), treats the second phrase of the tune as a prayer. The third movement, Allegro (approx. 1:20), focuses on the last phrase for the horn while the piano reprises the entire tune. It is very difficult, approx. 5:00. Commissioned by and dedicated to Colonel Howard H. Chesham.
Andante Cantabile for Euphonium and Piano -- I use the tune Thy Will Be Done to weave an interesting conflict between temporal and divine issues in life, eventually reconciling the two . . . musically at least. It is a gentle piece for the most part. Moderate difficulties, approx. 2:45.
Begin the Day With God -- This is a transcription for cornet and piano of the beautiful section of the same name from Eric Ball's Songs of The Morning suite. It is wondrous music by whatever medium, Ball first wrote it as a choir piece, then for band, and now I offer it with piano. Not difficult, approx. 2:10.
Dearest And Best -- For Clarinet and Piano. The title comes from a line of the song illustrated here, The Old Rugged Cross. The only difficulties are conceptual and perhaps the use of the sostenuto pedal, which some pianos don't have. approx. 2:50. Dedicated to Jean Christiana Marion Getz. Click it for a Clarinet Playing it
I hear You Calling Me -- This old love song by Charles Marshall was made famous by the great singing minstrel, John McCormack, later by Sousa's trombone soloist and for many years was a favorite of Colonel Carl J. Lindstrom of The Salvation Army. The only difficulties are lyrical and range as it ends very softly on a high C. Here it is offered for trombone, but other possibilities exist. approx 3:55.
I'm Gettin' Sentimental Over You -- This Dorsey favorite is here presented in a lower key to get aspiring young Dorsey's going. No real difficulties. approx. 2:10.
I'm In His hands -- This lovely song by the late Stanley Ditmer is treated here with a positive touch that underscores who's hands we are in. Not difficult, approx. 2:30.
In The Rock I'll Hide -- This little solo is based on this chorus. It is underpinned by and accompaniment of horn fifths. Not difficult, approx. 1:20.
Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross -- This uses a beloved old secular tune adopted by the church for the familiar words. It is a moody treatment that ends in total peace. Not difficult, approx. 3:20.
Londonderry Air -- This if for two euphoniums or trombones with piano. Other than sporting two high C's (concert pitch) it is not very difficult. Approx. 2:00.
None But The Lonely Heart -- This Tchaikovsky favorite is written for low brass that can play high. Overall it is not difficult, but it sports a high Db (concert) at a very crucial place. Approx. 2:30.
Nothing But Thy Blood -- Nothing But Thy Blood Can Save Me is the theme of this moody little piece. The accompaniment stretches the limits of modulation to provide a fresh look at every phrase of this gem of a tune. Approx. 3:00. Dedicated to Brigadier Robert Getz.
Nun Danket -- The traditional chorale is treated here to make a young soloist look good. Not difficult, approx. 1:40. For Robert Christian Jennings Getz
Precious Name -- Take The Name of Jesus With You is the invitation of this solo written in the style of the late great Erik Leidzen. Not difficult, approx.2:45. Dedicated to Colonel Douglas E. Norris. (Click here to hear it on clarinet) (will take a few minutes to load)
Reckon On Me -- Reckon On Me Following Thee are the opening words of the chorus of this gem of a Salvation Army song. The accompaniment is quite independent of the solo. Not difficult, but quite moving. Approx. 3:45. Dedicated to Bramwell Tripp.
Refuge -- Beneath The Cross Of Jesus is the refuge spoken of here. Rocking arpeggios support a placid rendering of the melody. Not difficult, approx. 2:40.
Robes of White -- Bernard Smith wrote this for the redoubtable alto horn soloist Howard Chesham in 1935. It is as fresh today as then. I created a piano accompaniment from the band score to make it available to more people. It is very difficult, but well worth the effort. Approx. 3:50.
Silent Night
-- This treats the tune as a lullaby. It is not very difficult,
but takes a few turns you won't hear elsewhere. approx. 3:15.
Stand Up For Jesus -- This solo was written by
Emil Aanderud. A young man was to play it for a solo competition and could
not locate the original music (out of print) which was required by the judges.
So I created a new "original", Emil's solo and my accompaniment. The
variations are straight forward and, thus, accessible to any youngster with
ambition. Not very hard, approx. 2:10.
Wenn wir in hochsten Noten sein -- This was Bach's last composition, written literally on his death bed just before he died. He dictated it to his son-in-law! The two sets of words associated with the chorale are When we are in the time of utmost need and Before Thy Throne I Stand. How fitting an end for such a life! Study of the construction will reap great rewards. Serenity might be a good name for it. Not overly difficult other than the demands for sustaining through phrases. Also available for brass band, quartet, quintet or with piano or organ accompaniment. Approx.3:50. Dedicated to Tom Gabrielsen. Hear it with trumpet and organ
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O Love
That Wilt No Let Me Go -- This is a lovely art-song by my late and dear
friend Emil Soderstrom on George Matheson's well loved words.
I have taken Emil's rather more difficult original (available from Salvationist
Publishing and Supplies anywhere) and significantly simplified it.
Available for either solo voice or high/low duet. Approx. 2:30
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Battle Hymn -- A very straight-forward, simple and traditional arrangement of this patriotic favorite. Approx. 2:45
Grace
-- Here we have a mysterious and tranquil arrangement (no
bagpipes or "scooping"!) of the traditional hymn Amazing Grace.
This was first arranged as a wedding present for my niece Laura at whose wedding
it was performed. The original was for soprano voice, string quarter and
French horn. Since then it has been arranged to use either horn or
trombone with piano or organ accompaniment. Approx. 3:30
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His Eye Is On the Sparrow --
This is a simple treatment of the beloved old song. It can be provided in
high or low voice versions with either piano or organ accompaniment.
approx. 2:40
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The Love Of God -- This is a simple treatment of the beloved hymn, with piano accompaniment. Approx. 2:55
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Amen (TTBB) -- This miniature is but 1:15 long, but is a serene and ethereal ending for anything calling for an "amen". It is here set for male voices in six parts, with an appropriate tip of the hat to my teacher's teacher Zoltan Kodalay. It is a tough little number because of the sustaining intonation challenges. Click here to listen to a not very good synthesized recording: Listen to "Amen" (will take a few minutes to load.)
Harvest Home Chorale (TTBB) -- This Male Voice setting is an adaptation of one of Grieg's piano pieces, Op. 12, No. 2, "Vaterlandisches Lied. It is well suited to male voices and offers interesting opportunities for use of bells, trumpet or other means of intoning the only needed "accompaniment" in the introductory bars. Approx. 2:30
Intercede, O Lord (TTBB) -- This is a male chorus adaptation of Wilfred Heaton's stunningly beautiful setting of the most moving and penetrating words of K. Tout. It is a challenging bit of work, well worth any effort expended. Best done a-cappella. Approx 3:35.
Divine Healing (SATB) -- this is an original a-cappella setting of Albert Orsborn's words "Say but the word, Thy servant shall be healed". Piano and small chorus. Approx. 2:00
Joy To The world! (SATB) -- This little piece is accessible to any ability level of voice or keyboard. It is full of driving energy and joyous pizzazz. It was commissioned by a little choir at Fremont Christian Church. Piano accompaniment - Approx. 2:00 Listen to it!
O Come, Immanuel (SATB) -- Commissioned by a tiny choir at the Fremont Christian Church, this treatment of the 8th century Gregorian chant is accessible to virtually any group. It has an "authentic" feeling and the organ accompaniment lends to this. The organ introduction shares the sobs of an exiled people. Approx 2:30 Listen with a click
Power Of The Spirit (SATB) -- Using the tune to "Faith Of Our Fathers" and Victor Ottaway's words "Make Me Aware of Thee, this is an easy setting for small choir and piano. Approx. 2:15.
Psalm 23 (SATB) -- This was commissioned in 1962 by Lt.-Colonel Carl J. Lindstrom for The Salvation Army Chicago Staff Choristers. 9 Pages, SATB/piano, with some divisi's, approx 5:00 and moderately difficult. Dedicated to Tom Gabrielsen. Single comb-bound copy w/cover and reference recording $8, 15 bound copies w/1 reference recording $90, 30 or more bound copies w/1 reference recording $5 each (client reproduction and binding agreements available for higher quantity orders). Click for Computer Rendering
Quiet Place (SATB) -- Here John Oxenham's wonderful words "'Mid all the traffic of the ways" find a comfortable home under the tune Lloyd. This is an easy setting for small choir and organ. Approx. 1:45.
Stillness (SATB) -- The Sebelius tune "Finlandia" married to the familiar words "Be Still, My Soul" are made available for organ and small choir in and easy adaptation. Approx. 3:00.
Shepherd, Hear My Prayer (SATB) -- This is a Psalm "Unto Thee Will I Cry -- Shepherd, Hear My Prayer" adaptation setting by the late Ernest Rance. Here it is for small choir and organ. Approx. 3:34
The Good Shepherd (TTBB) -- This was commissioned by my boyhood friend, Clyde Smith, who is the son of the late and great Bernard Smith. It is based on the tune Crimond, and illustrates the 1650 paraphrase of the 23rd Psalm. It was commissioned to be used as a send-off for troops leaving the US for active service overseas.
Thy Will (SATB) -- In October of 1973 I was invited to Chicago to discuss becoming the Music Director of The Salvation Army Central territory and the Bandmaster of the renowned Chicago Staff Band. This was the second of three such requests, the first being by the late Colonel Douglass E. Norris, the last by the late Commissioner John Needham and this by then Major Ernest Miller and the Chief Secretary Colonel Henry Koerner, and the Band's Executive Officer, Colonel Carl J. Lindstrom (my beloved Bandmaster). There has never been a position more suited to me or I to it, and I wanted to do this very much. On the plane-ride back to Cambridge, Massachusetts, the words for this piece came to me and, as painful as it was to say "no", I knew that I was needed more at the Cambridge Corps (local church) as Bandmaster of that troubled group. "Thy will be done" was all I could say, and all I could do.
1. Dear lord, Make me a vessel for your love:
Pour out Your Spirit, Fill me from above.
Once filled, Lord grant the I will always be
A wholesome vessel, clean and fit for Thee.
2. Grant Lord, That I might ever stronger be;
To do the work that You have planned for me.
O Lord, In working rightly now I see,
That through my toil Your Spirit dwells in me.
Chorus: Humbly I come to Thee, In all submission;
I seek the wisdom, Lord, Thy will to know.
This is a French-sounding, or rather "Franckian" piece that slithers in and out of the tonic to a surprisingly satisfying end. I believe some of the soul-searching I underwent made its way into the harmonic substance of this little song. (It is available in a slightly different version at Salvationist Publishing and Supplies.) Listen to it . . .
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Simply Trusting - This is for ladies three parts. It was written as an unaccompanied trio by Brindley Boon for the famous "Living Word" television series of The Salvation Army in Canada. When Ernest Miller was director of The Chicago Staff Choristers the ladies who sang that trio on the air visited for a concert. I was commissioned to write an accompaniment for the trio written by my friend Brindley.
I'm In His Hands - Here we treat the wonderful song of our late friend Stanley Ditmer for women's voices three parts. It is a straight-forward arrangement except that in the chorus , another melody can be heard in the piano - "All my days and all my hours . . . shall be Thine, O Lord."
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Love's Descent -- (This piece began life as a piano piece but cried out to be set for bells. It is a setting of Spirit Of God Descend Upon My Heart. It is not difficult in either medium. It is serene and lasts approx. 2:50. You can hear it on the main Catalog Menu.)
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Orchestra
A Carol Fantasy for string orchestra, by Eric Ball. Notes by Robert Getz.
In 1948 Eric Ball was engaged to conduct a six concert series with the London Symphony Orchestra. He thought write a special Christmas piece for that series for the LSO strings. Unfortunately he was overcome with fatigue and could not conduct the last concert. The series and the piece were left unfinished by Eric. He later revised the piece for Salvation Army band and it received some limited use. The string score sat folded in half in his file for forty years! In 1988 He and I were speaking on the telephone and the band piece came up. I offered high praise for it, and he told the story of the concert series and the never-performed score for strings. About two weeks later I received a package in the mail and a note attached to that first manuscript score for strings! I trembled as I read: "Enclosed is the original score for A Carol Fantasy for strings. If you like it, keep it, and send me a copy if you get a chance." I "liked" it . . .
The piece opens with a viola solo of the Normandy Carol (Away in a manger) which is soon gently underpinned by violins and cello at pianissimo. This evolves into a lush treatment with full string orchestra including many divisi's. A 14 bar bridge introduces a pizzicato suggestion of The Holly And The Ivy which fulfills itself in rocking pizzicati fifths under an arco rendering of the tune in the violins. This naturally evolves into a eerie questioning in muted strings over a contrabass pedal-point. The Coventry Carol appears almost organically in a quartet of violas and cellos which is interrupted by the eerie muted violins. As the full orchestra winds this tune down, The First Noel is most tenderly introduced, as though from the clouds above, to provide a coda as the piece fades over a last tender remnants of the pizzicati in the low strings. Of the piece Eric wrote:
" The aim of this setting is to reflect a meditative, even dream-like mood in contrast to the popular festive, even jolly conception of carol singing and playing. It is hoped that the fantasy will also evoke an atmosphere of worship, for the carols included remind us not only of the incarnation, but also of the massacre of the innocents, and of the cross."
While the piece is quite beautiful for brass, the original string version is devastatingly beautiful. Even in a computer realization the subtleties of the strings are apparent. Great for brass but perfect for strings. As of this writing it has never been played. Available only here. Score and parts for 8 first violins, 8 second violins, six violas, four cellos and four basses (30). Additionally, we will supply a photocopy of the original score for reference regarding Eric's various edits, etc. -- $65.00 -- $2.00 each for additional parts. Listen to Eric's forgotten masterpiece!
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String Quartets
As a means of decompressing from the endeavor of love of writing my biography of Emil Soderstrom, I took to writing short meditative pieces for string quartet. They are based upon traditional hymns and prayerful choruses which were used in The Salvation Army I knew and loved (now officially preempted by so-called "praise and worship" which, in my estimation amounts to neither). These little meditative pieces are not constructed to dazzle the critic or amaze the musical technocrat but simply to bless people and perhaps draw someone into seeking God's presence. I have been told that they achieve that. As of this writing there are over 20 completed and there is no end in sight. I hope you find God's presence.
1.
Swing Low – adapted from Emil Soderstrom’s arrangement for the Central Brass Band Journal (c. 1960’s).2.
St. Agnes – "Jesus, the very thought of Thee, with sweetness fills my breast; but sweeter far Thy face to see, and in Thy presence rest." Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153).3.
"Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face; and the things of life will grow strangely dim, in the light of His glory and grace."4.
Repton – John Greenleaf Whittier "America’s beloved Quaker poet" wrote a very long poem which begins: "Dear Lord and Father of mankind, forgive our foolish ways; reclothe us in a rightful mind; in purer lives Thy service find, in deeper reverence, praise. – Drop Thy still dews of quietness till all our strivings cease; take from our lives the strain and stress, and let our ordered lives confess the beauty of Thy peace." This poem was written in protest to things similar to today’s so-called "praise and worship" movement. Study of the poem will be rewarded with a tranquil spirit. Listen with a click!5. "I know a fount, where sins are washed away, I know a place where night is turned to day; burdens are lifted, blind eyes made to see; there’s a wonder-working power in the blood of Calvary." Salvation Army Songster Leader Oliver Cooke (1873-1945).
6. Steal Away, an unspecified setting by Emil Soderstrom, realized & arranged by Bob Getz.
7. Lloyd – "’Mid all the traffic of the ways, turmoils without, within, make in my heart a quiet place and come and dwell therein . . . Come occupy my silent place, and make Thy dwelling there! More grace is wrought in quietness than any is aware." John Oxenham (1852-1941). Listen with a click!
8. "Teach me how to love Thee, teach me how to pray, teach me how to serve Thee better day by day, teach me how to serve Thee better day by day." Such a simple song . . . such profound depth of meaning! It is a true tonic for a seeking soul.
9. "Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me. Break me, melt me, mold me, fill me; Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me." God is the Potter, we are His clay.
10. "All your anxieties, all your cares, bring to the mercy seat, leave them there. Never a burden He will not share. Never a friend like Jesus."
11. "Holy Spirit, Come, O Come, let Thy work in me be done. All that hinders shall be cast aside. Make me fit to be Thy dwelling."
12. "To be like Jesus! This hope possesses me, in every thought and deed, this is my aim my creed; To be like Jesus! This hope possesses me, His Spirit helping me, like Him I’ll be." Arranged for the most Christ-like person I’ve ever known, my Barbara.
13. "Into my heart, into my heart, come into my heart, Lord Jesus, come in today, come in to stay . . . come into my heart Lord Jesus."
14. "Amazing Grace! how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, was blind, but now I see."
15. Pastorale from "Song of Israel" by Emil Soderstrom, arr. Bob Getz. Leoni – "The God of Abraham praise, who reigns enthroned above, Ancient of everlasting days and God of love. Jehova, great I AM, by earth and Heaven confessed, I bow and bless the sacred name forever blest."
16. Easter Hymn "Christ The Lord Is Risen . . . Alleluia!" This was written as a tribute to a dear friend, Herbert Howard, who faced a most terrifying death by "Mad Cow Disease" with faith and courage and who loved this hymn above all others.
17. "All my days and all my hours, all my will and all my powers, all the passion of my soul, not a fragment but the whole, shall be Thine, O Lord. Let it b so.
18. "Christ is all, yes, all in all, my Christ is all in all." This one began life as a band arrangement written at the request of my late friend, Mark Keeler. I hope his sould has found the peace he sought in music.
19. "Sweet Will Of God, still fold me closer . . . 'till I am wholly lost in Thee." This was a request from and dedicated to a dear Uncle, Herbert Hoskins, as he began his journey into Alzheimer's, where he would be "wholly lost in The lord, but not to Him. Thanks for that lesson uncle Herb!
20. "Come Thou Fount of every blessing, tune my heart to sing Thy praise" was written as a piano solo for a teacher of our children, Henrietta Van Meekeren. It is clear to the seasoned ear that I was thinking about my friend Emil Soderstrom as I wrote this. However, I did not strive to either use or not use his style, but I did strive not ape anything from his great band meditation on the same song (harder than you might imagine! Don't think of a pink elephant . . .)
21. "Thou
Wilt Keep Him In Perfect Peace
whose mind is stayed on Thee." May this peace
be yours.
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22. "My Desire To Be like Jesus, my desire to be like Him; His Spirit fill me, His love o'erwhehlm me, in word and deed, to be like Him". To this I tagged a little fragment of "I surrender all" to remind the listener that we cannot be even a little like Jesus without complete surrender of our will to Him. This began life as little piano solo dedicated to my Christ-like friend Bob Ferrantelli.
23. "Day By Day and with each passing moment, strength I find to meet my trials here; trusting in my Father's wise bestlowment, I've no cause for worry or for fear." The refrain for the second verse seems to fit the first even better: "The protection of His child and treasure is a charge that on Himself He laid. 'As thy days, thy strength shall be in measure,' this the pledge to me He made."
