Monthly Archives: July 2005

All Things redux

I’d mentioned earlier about my version of All Things Bright and Beautiful (actually the tune Royal Oak) which I had intended to play in worship. At that time I was filling in at First Congregational Church in Berkeley CA. I … Continue reading

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Goodbye and Hello/Reflected Joy mp3s

I’m enjoying the process of getting ready for my new church position. I’ve also appreciated hearing from members of my soon to be former church (well, I’ll still be a member, so it’s not that former!). There’s sadness in leaving–things … Continue reading

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Perplexed Joy

Well, I’m not perplexed about my new position. It’s now official: I’m the Music Director/Organist at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Dublin CA. The congregation is wonderful and there is great potential for growth. The “perplexed” in the title refers … Continue reading

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Turning part 2: Reflected Joy

OK. I’m officially excited. They’ve offered me the position; we’re ironing out some details. And I may have Jeremy and Amanda’s piece done, at least to the point where I play it on piano, seeing if I can break it … Continue reading

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Turning the Corner

I visited my daughter Delara’s blog today (link on sidebar). It’s a great way to find out what’s going on in her life. It’s interesting that her latest post deals with life changes, particularly since I’m at one of those … Continue reading

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Drawing a Blank, part 2

In an earlier post (Drawing a Blank) I mentioned the terror of the blank page, as one begins a new project. Well, I’m about to start, and so I’m working my way through and around that blank page (well, blank … Continue reading

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Ready to Fly

I was asked to play piano at a memorial service this morning. While there is often some sadness at such a service, there is also joy in celebrating life–especially the life of the one who died. There was much joy … Continue reading

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All Things Bright and Beautiful…ptII

…All creatures great and small. So begins a hymn, sung to the tune Royal Oak, which I first set for piano in 2001 and, more recently, for organ. After getting up real early (see ATBaB pt I), checking out some … Continue reading

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All Things Bright and Beautiful…pt I

…although, in light of this morning’s explosions in London, it’s sometimes a little harder to see the bright and beautiful as clearly. Still, daughter Delara had her morning commute only lengthened and not permanently put on hold. The day started … Continue reading

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What tangled webs we weave…

I didn’t mean to take so long between posts, but between the start of a search for a new church music position and some substantial work on my website, my creative energy was tied up in knots. It’s been fun … Continue reading

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