A GSM customer recently had a question about my SATB choral anthem, “Bread of the World.” I hadn’t looked at it in a few decades, so it was like catching up with an old friend. This was one of my first sacred choral anthems and I am pleased to report it still feels fresh and relevant today. If you’re need a communion anthem and want to take a little break from Mozart’s “Ave Verum,” this might be the one for you. It is simple, stately, and has moments of counterpoint that are a refreshing change from most church choir fare. Plus, you can outfit your whole choir with music for only $25!
2024 Musical Year in Review
Greg does his best Casey Kasem impression, counting down all of 2024’s hits. (All of Greg’s hits, that is.)
Wendell Kimbrough’s Christmas album

If you haven’t heard WK’s new Christmas album yet, do yourself a favor and take a listen. It is a joyous acoustic trip through your favorite carols and two original songs. I am proud to have contributed six string arrangements to the album. It was so much fun to hear them in the context of the final album!
People have been asking where to find sheet music for his tunes and the string arrangements that accompanied the album. Look no further, my friend! Click here for all of my arrangements of Wendell’s music, including “Mary’s Song,” “Oh Rejoice in All Your Works,” and string arrangements of his hymn and carol renditions.
Disco Angels

I recently wrote some string arrangements for Wendell Kimbrough’s forthcoming Christmas album. One was a fairly straightforward Psalm song. The other was a funky version of “Angels We Have Heard on High.” I binge-listened to Chic, Donna Summer, Sister Sledge, and Silver Convention so I’d get the string sound just right. Behind the scenes, the arrangement went by “Disco Angels.” Here’s a picture of last night’s tracking session. I can’t wait to hear the final recording!