Arrangement by C. Michael Perry Music by Sir Henry Bishop Words by John Howard Payne Written prior to 1827, this paen to home and hearth has long been a sentimental standard. Its beautiful, simple melody, and its heartfelt lyrics are still a tribute to that place we come from — both Heavenly and Earthbound. READ: […]
New Music and Arrangement by C. Michael Perry Words by J.G. Fones A classic LDS Hymn of the old school, the song celebrates a Zion society, here on Earth, yes — but most of all the City of God, Heaven’s Zion. READ: The lyrics are in PDF form: Beautiful Zion Built Above LYRICS ALSO, the […]
Words and Music by C. Michael Perry The woman in my life may be much like the woman in your life. She loves you and doesn’t have to say much when you are in error — yet she never stops supporting you, and loving you — and with all of that she makes an eternity […]
Words and Music by C. Michael Perry Gardens, and all the images and symbols that go with them, fill the Scriptures as places for people to grow. From the terrestrial Garden of Eden and the figurative gardens of the Savior’s parables, to the bleak and purposeful Gethsemane, and on into the Celestial garden of eternity, […]
Music by John H. Gower Words by Cecil Francis Alexander Arranged by C. Michael Perry The beautiful and somber Hymn to help us remember the sacrifice of Jesus Christ — for us. The Lyric has not changed from the Hymn Book. The arrangement is markedly different. LISTEN: Below is a mp3 of the song with […]
Music by John Hughes Welsh Lyrics by Gwyrosydd Piano and Choral Arrangement with English Lyrics amended by C. Michael Perry This classic Welsh hymn, whose title in English means “A Pure Heart”, has been re-imagined for a new day. Inspired by the performance of this song by the Welsh Male Choral group, ONLY BOYS ALLOWED, […]
Words by R. Don Oscarson Music by Maughan W. McMurdie This lovely, sensitive arrangement from the former Nauvoo Pageant, City of Joseph, outlines the blessing of the Temple to the families of this dispensation, as well as to the World and the Church. READ: The words of the song in PDF form. ComeToTheTempleLYRIC LISTEN: Here […]
composed and arranged by C. Michael Perry An original song in TWO arrangements based on 4Nephi1: 15-17, about a Zion Society — a perfect city with perfect people. READ: Here are the words of the song in PDF format. ChildrenofChristLYRIC ALSO, the first page of the sheet music for the SOLO: Children Of Christ SOLOp1 […]
This stirring and sprightly Folk Melody, from the African-American experience, is arranged by James C. Aulenbach READ: page 1 of the sheet music LittleDavidSABpreview LISTEN: a rough demo mp3 from the Finale Music Notation file ORDER: (Use this cart, and upon confirmation of payment and information, we will email you the pdf document. Email us at: […]
by James C. Aulenbach (based on the version by William J. Kirkpatrick) An arrangement of the classic carol for SATB Choir + Congregation, that adds a second and a third melody to enrich the listening experience when they are sung together with the congregation singing the classic song. READ: Here are the words in PDF […]
by James C. Aulenbach THREE striking arrangements of this traditional Christmas Carol READ: Here is the first page of the sheet music for the SA arrangement: What Child Is This SAp1 Here is the first page of the sheet music for the SATB arrangement: What Child Is This SATBp1 LISTEN: A rough demo mp3 (from […]
by James C. Aulenbach Another beautiful arrangement of the lilting 14th Century French carol, “Un Flambeau, Jeanette, Isabelle) for SAB READ: Here are the words in PDF format. BringATorchLYRIC LISTEN: an mp3 made from the Finale file with instruments playing the vocals: ORDER: (Use this cart, and upon confirmation of payment and information, we will […]
A STUNNING new arrangement of the quintessential Christmas Carol by James C. Aulenbach. Piano Arrangement by C. Michael Perry READ: The Lyric sheet is in PDF form. Stille Nacht LYRIC LISTEN: Below is a rough demo (from the Finale file) mp3 of the entire song. ORDER: (Use this cart, and upon confirmation of payment and information, […]
This arrangement of the Traditional carol by C. Michael Perry is from the Cantata Wise Men Still Seek Him, written with Lindy Kerby. It is offered there for free to Church groups for Worship Services and Christmas Choir Concerts. READ: Page ONE of the sheet music: Angels We Have Heard On High SATBp1 LISTEN: The […]
There is a song in the Children’s Songbook, published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, that is a lovely and plaintive paen to the Savior and his Birth. I have done a descant to that song. Please feel free to use this descant FREE of charge whenever you legally perform the song […]
by C. Michael Perry Growing up as a son — or daughter — and being taught the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, is what is expected of Latter-day parents. The blessings are unparalleled. READ: Here is the lyric of the song in PDF format. Son Of GodLYRIC ALSO: Here is the first page […]
by C. Michael Perry The joy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is enough to urge anyone to sing! Based on a scripture: Helaman 3: 35. READ: Here are the lyrics in PDF format: SingASongOfFaithLYRIC ALSO: Here is the first page of the SATB sheet music in PDF format: SingASongSATBp1 Here is the first […]
by C. Michael Perry If we love Him and trust Him enough to follow Him, then He counts us as one of His own. We, then, are one with Him and that makes this Earthly sojourn — our walk — so much simpler. READ: Here are the words in PDF format. IAmHislyric ALSO, the first […]
by C. Michael Perry The walk along the strait and narrow path is much easier if you hold on tightly to God’s Word as you walk — and do not let go, keeping in mind his two great commandments: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, might, mind, and strength; and love your […]
Music and Lyrics by C. Michael Perry This Pop/Country type song was written to celebrate my ‘princesses’ — my three daughters. They each taught me how to love not only them, but others and have filled my life with joy. I sang this at the wedding reception of my oldest daughter. READ: Here are the […]
This is a script framework with suggested songs to help the congregation of your church group to a deeper meaning of the true story of Christmas. This was written for a Home Ward Christmas Party. It will last about 25 minutes. It spends a Family Home Evening with one family as they go through the […]
This Cantata was created as a collaboration between Lindy Kerby and C. Michael Perry. It was performed on Christmas of 2012, in a truncated version due to time constraints, in our home LDS Ward. (© 2011 by Little Miracles, LLC [kerbymusic.org] and Shining Sharon Music [shiningsharonmusic.com]) This program is offered FREE OF CHARGE [just download […]
