Compositions

Book cover titled 'Jesus Christ the Apple Tree' by Scott Bailey, published by MorningStar, featuring a black silhouette of an apple tree.

Jesus Christ the Apple Tree (2020)

Scored for SATB voices a cappella, this setting of the beloved ancient text builds by verse from unison to homophonic SATB voices in verse four before returning to unison for most of the final verse. The E Dorian  mode and gentle mixed meter contribute to a timeless quality.

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Sheet music for the song 'Near the Cross' arranged for piano and SATB Choir, composed by Fannie J. Crosby and William H. Doane, with lyrics about Jesus and spiritual salvation.

Near the Cross (2019)

This delicate setting of the Fanny Crosby text with a tune by William Doane is an easy SATB anthem for any season, but would work particularly well during Lent or for celebrations of the Holy Cross.  The piece features a solo on the first verse, a soaring descant on the final verse, and some exquisite harmonies that are accessible by most volunteer choirs.

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Sheet music titled 'How Can I Keep from Singing?' by Robert Lowry, arranged by Scott Bailey, dedicated to Berkshire Concert Choir, May 2021. It includes piano and choir parts with lyrics and musical notations.

How Can I Keep from Singing? (2021)

This arrangement of the beloved hymn by Robert Lowry was created at the height of the COVID pandemic for a virtual concert by the Berkshire Concert Choir in Pittsfield, MA. It features a flowing and moderately challenging piano part, occasional mixed-meter, and a roaring climax sure to thrill audiences. Community choirs and mixed-voice ensembles find it both challenging and rewarding.

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Music sheet titled 'Bread of the World' by Scott Bailey, lyrics about communion and wine, with musical notes for soprano and alto voices.

Bread of the World (2020)

Celebrate Communion with this brief anthem for SATB a cappella by Scott Bailey. Homophonic in texture with a lovely solo at the conclusion.

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