Author Archives: pauldavidweber

The devastating effects of natural disasters, war, and tumultuous change call for music of consolation, hope, and encouragement. The following pieces are appropriate. I invite you to download one or more scores for your personal review. Please contact me if you wish to perform one of them with your ensemble. My hymn, Hill of Crosses,Continue reading “Sacred Music in a Time of Natural Disaster, War, & Upheaval”

George Harrison’s song, “Here Comes the Sun,” composed in a lovely English garden, features lyrics that are so appropriate during these troubled times: “Little darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter. Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces. Here comes the sun, And I say, ‘it’s all right.’” The sun’s rays that bringContinue reading “Here Comes the Sun!”

Our Father, based on a haunting Slovak chant of the Lord’s Prayer, memorializes all who have died from violence and tragedy, and includes a word of Jesus from the cross. As we pray for healing, there is no better place to begin than with this prayer.  The performance is by Yale vocal artists.  The BeatitudesContinue reading “Music of Prayer & Devotion”