On March 17, 1842 the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints was established. Originally formed to provide relief to suffering individuals and families, it has grown into the the most populous women's organization in the world. Each year, congregations in the LDS Church throughout the world celebrate its great work.
Although technically, I have been a part of the Relief society for most of my life, I have very rarely attended meetings. Most of my Church service has been in the Primary working with young children. Nevertheless, I have an admiration of the service and teaching and loving and caring that the sisters in Relief Society render.
Over the years, I have been asked to write music for Women's (Relief Society) choruses on topics focused on love and service. Here are a few. Some of these came about in interesting ways. Clink on the links to learn their stories.
On an arranger's note: My sisters insist that I write featured parts for each voice part. And my low alto sister always expects "money" notes for her part --- that means plenty of notes below middle C. That's why I write a lot in 4 parts.
Over the years, I have been asked to write music for Women's (Relief Society) choruses on topics focused on love and service. Here are a few. Some of these came about in interesting ways. Clink on the links to learn their stories.
On an arranger's note: My sisters insist that I write featured parts for each voice part. And my low alto sister always expects "money" notes for her part --- that means plenty of notes below middle C. That's why I write a lot in 4 parts.
"We Are Daughters of a Loving Heavenly Father" - is a musical restating of the Relief Society Declaration.
"We are His Hands" - was inspired by a talk given by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf to the women in 2010 admonishing them to be the Lord's hands on earth to give service to the needy.
"Come and Sit with Us" - featuring the words of Lucy Mack Smith on the occasion of the establishment of the Relief Society in 1842.
"How Firm a Foundation" - hymn sung at the first founding meeting of the Relief Society in 1842.
"Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?" - upbeat hymn arranged for SSAA, Piano and Violin, on the topic of service.
"If the Way Be Full of Trial, Weary Not" - hymn with wonderfully sweeping melodies on the topic of ministering.
"We are His Hands" - was inspired by a talk given by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf to the women in 2010 admonishing them to be the Lord's hands on earth to give service to the needy.
"Come and Sit with Us" - featuring the words of Lucy Mack Smith on the occasion of the establishment of the Relief Society in 1842.
"How Firm a Foundation" - hymn sung at the first founding meeting of the Relief Society in 1842.
"Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?" - upbeat hymn arranged for SSAA, Piano and Violin, on the topic of service.
"If the Way Be Full of Trial, Weary Not" - hymn with wonderfully sweeping melodies on the topic of ministering.
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