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9/10/2023 There's a sweet sadness in Mother Goose's timeless nursery rhyme. It speaks to how we remember our children, the uncomfortable fact that they grow up too quickly, and how much we miss them when they're gone. Our second son recently started school away from home and this melody came easily.

Sometimes we reach too far when everything we need is directly in our path. Composition by Hyte Johnson. Kelly VanShaar lends his vocals and additional text to "Jupiter". Kelly is a talented musician with many original pieces available at www.kellyvanshaar.com

"Our Savior's Love/Where Can I Turn for Peace" piano medley arranged by J. Hyte Johnson and played in the Cienega Ward October 23rd, 2022

2/03/23 This song points to the similarities between the Star of Bethlehem and the light of Christ. Each sharing the mission of leading all mankind to Him. Did the wisemen cross the desert? Did the shepherds leave their sheep? I wondered if I'd seek him too, if I were living then. With additional lyrics by Kelly Van Shaar. www.kellyvanshaar.com

This genre does't exactly fit with the site content,but I had alot of fun with it. The full score is available upon request only.

Sometimes simply opening a hymn book, magic happens. This was one of those times when the depth of our Savior's love through this simple hymn became apparent to me. Hymn 102 in the LDS Hymnal rocks.

Tchaikovsky wrote the saddest song I know. This song has stuck with me since my vocal coach Nedra Pace had me learn this in High School. I've adapted this rich melody into a more contemporary piece. My dream would be for Sting to sing it.

Recording of the 11_13_11 practice recording (Vail/Cienega/Corona) choirs of "Our Birth Is But a Sleep" for practice. Sally Deford

With vocals by the incredible Sarah Parker, she shares a unique vision of the condescension of the baby and Lord of Lords in a manager.

This is a draft edit of a pretty little Christmas song I've been working on lately. It's developmental, but is intended as a solo or duet. Here's a link to the beautiful voice of Sarah Parker singing it. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EEWpuU8Ai3pPRDbeXk8qDdLv2p649WYW/view?usp=sharing_eil_m&invite=CNHnweIF&ts=61c8f48b

For solo voice and piano. This song represents a question we should ask ourselves from time to time. The melody came to me walking through a packed Denver airport observing people and their busy lives.