Hymn Arrangements
Arrangements of Hymns from Other Composers
Where Can I Turn for Peace/Lean on My Ample Arm - Medley for SSATTBB and Piano
(WCITFP) Text: Emma Lou Thayne, b. 1924. Copyright 1973 IRI.
(WCITFP) Music: Joleen G. Mererdith, B. 1935. Copyright 1973 IRI.
(LOMAA) Text: Theodore E. Curtis, 1872-1957
(LOMAA) Music: Evan Stephens, 1854-1930
Arranged for a stake conference, the setting of this anthem features a call-and-response format with questions from one hymn answered by lines from the second.
Though Deepening Trials - SATB, Flute, and Piano
Text: Eliza R. Snow, 1804-1887
Music: George Careless, 1839-1932
This encouraging anthem is a stirring arrangement of the hymn with "Come, Come, Ye Saints" as a flute obbligato throughout the choral voicing.
Easter Hosanna - SAB and Piano
Words and music by Vanja Y. Watkins, b. 1938. Copyright 1982 IRI.
This haunting piece from the LDS Children's Songbook is set with a canon arrangement in the middle.
Eternal Father, Strong to Save - Horn Quartet
Text: William Whiting, 1860.
Music: John B. Dykes, 1861.
The classic Naval Academy hymn is arranged to optimize the noble sound of four horns. The shift of meter toward the end provides an interesting finish.
They'll Know We Are Christians by Our Love - SATB and Piano
Words and music by Peter Scholtes, 1938-2009. Copyright 1968 TBD.
This inspirational hymn that was written in one day (!) is set in a modal quasi-gospel arrangement.
Help Me Teach with Inspiration - SATB, soloists, and Piano
Text and music: Lorin F. Wheelwright, 1909-1987. Copyright 1958, 1985 Lorin F. Wheelwright.
This incomparable hymn was quietly, dramatically, and reverently set to invite the Spirit at a stake conference.
We Love Thy House, O God - SATB, spoken word, and Piano
Text: William Bullock, 1797-1874
Music: Leroy J. Robertson, 1896-1971. Copyright 1948 IRI.
A celebration of joy for the temple, this arrangement has a middle section where the speaker recites the stirring testimony from Doctrine & Covenants 76:22. It is a powerful and moving affirmation of faith in the Savior.
Come Thou Fount - SATB, Flute, and Piano
Text: Robert Robinson, 1759.
Music: John Wyeth, 1813.
The joyful setting of this hymn is suitable for beginning choirs and amateur flautists.