• New Songwriting Book

•What Are People Saying About The Craft of Christian Songwriting?

Sue Smith (blogger of "Writing About Writing About Jesus") wrote us to say:

"Hey Robert... Loved the book! I wrote about your book in my blog today." Here's an excerpt from her blog:

"...What I really enjoyed and what makes this book different is that it uses great examples from both secular and Christian songs and quotes a number of accomplished Christian writers. I feel honored to be quoted in a few chapters, along with the likes of Lowell Alexander, Claire Cloninger, and Tony Wood, for starters. I found myself reading with my pen in hand so that I could underline things I wanted to go back and refer to again."

For the complete blog, visit: Writing About Writing About Jesus

•What Are People Saying About Robert...

"Robert Sterling's presentations at the composer symposium in Atlanta were not only insightful and instructional they were an inspiration to all who attended. His seminars were the highlight of the week. His thoughtful approach to teaching composition brings clarity to the craft of arranging and song writing. Everyone left the event challenged to reach a new level of excellence in their writing."

Joseph Martin
President Martin Creative Services
Director of Publications Shawnee Press

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• New Release Highlights

"Washed Away" - Anthem
(Available through Word Music)

Voicing: solo feature w/SATB choir
Release Date: Sep-2009
Length: Approx. 4:32

"A Little More Like You" - Anthem
(Available through Word Music)

Written and Arranged by Robert Sterling
Voicing: SATB
Release Date: Sep-2009
Length: Approx. 4:22

"Put on the Grace (Ode 20)" - Anthem
(Available through Word Music)

Arranged by Robert Sterling
Voicing: duo feature w/SATB choir
Release Date: Apr-2009
Length: Approx. 4:11

This easy-to-learn song of commitment features a lively call-and-response melody and is arranged for worship leader and worship-leading choir.

"We Three Kings" - Anthem
(Available through Shawnee)

Arranged by Robert Sterling
Voicing: SATB

Classic Epiphany hymn meets all-star arranger in this carol of seeking and finding. Guided by the star, the Magi seek Christ and wise men still seek him following the light of God’s word to the truth and joy of Christmas. Sterling’s stylish keyboard writing creatively supports the vocal writing and energizes this standard with a new contemporary vernacular.
Scripture: Matthew 1:2-18 Shawnee Press
Epiphany, Christmas concert

"Let Us Not Forget" - Anthem
(Available through Alfred Music)

Music by Regi Stone, words by Robert Sterling

Format: Choral Octavo
Difficulty: Level 4
Grade: 4
Voicing: SATB

Let Us Not Forget relives Jesus' pain-filled Holy Week sacrifice. Through it, we relive the loving grace that his sacrifice made possible. Regi Stone and Robert Sterling combine their many skills and gifts to bring us a moving anthem of such depth, its effects will linger long after its presentation. The powerful accompaniment offers the pianist the chance to share as equal partner with the choir, without taking over center stage. Don't miss this rare opportunity. Experience Let Us Not Forget.