Author Archives: Robert

While things have quieted a little from my last post, I’m really enjoying preparing for the upcoming WomenSing concert. There’s nothing like being able to collaborate with an ensemble that’s on top of its game, with an outstanding conductor and … Continue reading →

Things have been nicely busy, both musically and personally, over the last several weeks. I’ve written at least three pieces of music, performed in three concerts, am getting ready for another, and am about to get started on a new … Continue reading →

I blinked and October disappeared! We took a week or so with my Dad in his condo in Hawaii (I did get some golf in among the shopping trips for new bedding and various small repairs). It was a good … Continue reading →

Just a quick note (thus the title) as we try to finish packing before midnight for a short trip to Kauai: this last Sunday at church was quite satisfying, both because the service came together well and seemed to have … Continue reading →

Yesterday was a very productive day. I completed two new pieces of music. One, an anthem version of the lds hymn Awake, Ye Saints of God, Awake!, I had started the previous evening, writing about half of the piece. I … Continue reading →

In my post earlier today I spoke of a new piece of music I wrote this morning: simple, 4-measure-long repetitive bass line, a simple 1-measure pattern for the left hand, and a playful melody in the right hand. Did I … Continue reading →

The dilemma of a church organist: Sunday’s coming. There’s always another Sunday, or a wedding, or memorial, or other special event to prepare for. And somewhere after Monday I realize I need another prelude (postlude/offertory). And there’s not much time! … Continue reading →

I mentioned in my last post that my cousin Michael is in Norway. North Norway. As in there will be a lot of winter to shovel. I’m going to ask him if I can excerpt from a general letter he … Continue reading →

Unlike my last post, where I wasn’t sure where the end of August had gone, I know quite well where the first part of September has gone. Like schools, the church year actually begins as September is reached. Liturgically the … Continue reading →

Well, it’s September 1 and I don’t know where the last couple of weeks of August went. I’ve written a couple of small compositions, but that didn’t take long. I’ve started settling in to my new church position, leading up … Continue reading →