Category Archives: General

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

…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 →

…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 →

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 →

Paul Hindemith (1895-1963) talked about the concept of Gebrauchsmuziek–essentially functional, or occasional music. He wrote for a broad range of instrumental and vocal combinations, writing music that he expected to be used, rather than sit on a shelf. A look … Continue reading →