Carol Duskieker, Jeff Manchur, Doug McConnell Let it be forgotten, as a flower is forgotten, Forgotten as a fire that once was singing gold, Let it be forgotten for ever and ever, Time is a kind friend, he will make us old. -Sara Teasdale Some experiences will be remembered; others will be forgotten. Poet Sara Teasdale accepts forgotten memories as part of the life process. Once vivid, these memories somehow disappear into the fabric. But as we acknowledge reality, let us als

Earlier this spring, Augsburg/Fortress released my latest publication, an album of pieces for organ, composed for the Christmas season. Heavenly Joy includes nine works that offer pieces for the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons. Each hymn setting in this collection was composed for my wife Joan, who had first-performance dibs on each one! Now they are available for other organists to play, which is very satisfying to both of us. In our 45 years together, we have shared

Augsburg/Fortress Press has released a new collection of my organ works, titled Heavenly Joy. The collection features settings of familiar hymn tunes that are appropriate for the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons. Organists may order this new work through music stores everywhere or directly from Augsburg/Fortress Press. The link below will take you to the website where the new publication is introduced. It includes two sample performances of the 9 works that are featured

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