Story Behind the Music: New Hymns

Tonight I posted a brand new video "Story Behind the Music" to share the background for my three new hymn arrangements. In it, I explain why How Firm a Foundation in particular has special meaning. I also realized that while I have been arranging hymns for well over a decade now, I have only recorded one up until now: an original arrangement of High On a Mountain Top, which was a tribute to my late brother-in-law James Chapple. It was his favorite hymn, and I was honored to share it at his funeral service three years ago.

This video explains why I chose to record the three new hymns (The Spirit of God, All Creatures of Our God and King, and How Firm a Foundation) and how sacred music in general shows who I am.

What do you think? Did you like the video?

New Hymn Arrangements Coming Soon

I announced on Facebook earlier this week that I will be releasing 3 new hymn arrangements: The Spirit of God, All Creatures of Our God and King, and How Firm a Foundation. They will be posted here on the Web site as free downloads.

Tree Lighting video

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported me this holiday season! It means so much to me.

I just posted this video montage from the Tree Lighting. For those of you who weren't able to make it there, I did a little bit of playing upside down. This was an outdoor event, and it was 30 degrees! My hands were frigid. So some of the looks on my face during this video are priceless! Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOx4S23SkOY

Dallas Morning News Neighbors article

This article just posted to NeighborsGo.com, sponsored by the Dallas Morning News. It is a feature about Jared’s music and the upcoming Nativity and Tree Lighting events where he will be performing!

http://www.neighborsgo.com/links/1227052771.html

Tree Lighting details

The City of Allen has just released this flyer for the Tree Lighting on December 5. Come early for a good spot and listen to Jared as he welcomes guests with holiday selections.

The park opens for visitors at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7:00. Mayor Steve Terrell will officially light the Christmas tree moments before Jared’s second segment of the program. Come for free hot chocolate, a showing of The Grinch Who Stole Christmas, and watch as Santa Claus comes to town. It’s all at the Allen Civic Plaza, and it’s all free!

Books N Things ad

Check out Christmas in the Key of J in Books N Things magazine! This feature is running in the current Christmas issue.

FOX 4 Good Day Christmas morning

Jared will once again be one of the featured performers on FOX 4 Good Day’s Christmas morning musical program. We will let you know when we find out what time Jared’s segment will be showing. Good Day airs in the Dallas/Ft. Worth metro area.