Michael Ware Music

09/03/2024

Do you need to create alternate parts with a different transposition in Dorico? Here's how! Create an Alto Sax alternate for Horn or Bass Clarinet alternate for Bassoon.

Learn how to create alternate parts for instrumental music. This is very useful if you do not have a full instrumentation ensemble. Michael War...

08/30/2024

What a shock this week with the demise of Finale Music Notation Software. I have been using Dorico for the past several years to produce beautiful scores. Are there church/sacred publishers looking for help getting started with engraving in Dorico? I can help!

08/26/2024

Finale Music Notation Software has been discontinued! They enouraging a crossgrade to Dorico for a very good price.

08/10/2024

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07/24/2024

Enjoy my latest collection of hymns for piano.

07/13/2024

Children's Choir Music from Michael Ware Music
With Songs of Praise (Discount Code: Songs20)
https://www.michaelwaremusic.com/kids-with-songs-of-praise

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07/02/2024

New website and new arrangements!

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07/02/2024

The Love of God - Instrumental solo for flute, oboe, clarinet, violin, or cello | https://www.michaelwaremusic.com/inst-the-love-of-god

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06/12/2024

Check out my choral arrangement of a great hymn by Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, and Keith Getty.

Michael Ware’s arrangement of this new modern hymn is both regal and expressive. The accompaniment begins like a chorale, followed by the introduction of the...

05/18/2024

Check out this choral arrangement of a great Chris Tomlin worship song. There is a choral sale going on now (at time of posting) at Sheet Music Plus. Check it out!

Buy Praise The Father, Praise The Son sheet music by Chris Tomlin at Sheet Music Plus. Find Choir sheet music that you like.

05/04/2024

Well... today is the day to advertise the one Star Wars arrangement that I have available. Sheet music from the TV series Star Wars Rebels is available for download here: https://bit.ly/3k0aBO0 May the Fourth be with you!

Buy Star Wars Rebels sheet music by Michael Ware at Sheet Music Plus. Find Piano Solo sheet music that you like.

05/04/2024

I am excited to announce a new piano collection of hymns. I think pianists will enjoy the variety from folk to spiritual to Celtic. It is available printed and digital. Check it out now: https://www.michaelwaremusic.com/piano-collections.html

05/03/2024

I am excited to share my new arrangement of a great modern hymn, Our God Will Go Before Us.
https://www.jwpepper.com/Our-God-Will-Go-Before-Us/11564817.item

04/19/2024

A few weeks ago our HGBC Praise Kids sang The Lord Calling with the Oklahoma Baptist Children's Chorus. This piece has been out for many years but I wanted to let you know that there is now a chamber orchestration available. Orchestration download: https://bit.ly/3JiDP4e
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2Mfj4AwYbw

Printed 📃 or Download ⬇️ Sheet Music Available NOW!Choral at Sheet Music Plus: https://bit.ly/3Ofqc96Choral at Sheet Music Direct: https://bit.ly/3vGFdupCho...

03/22/2024

I am happy to announce that one of my past anthems, Not I, But Christ now has a full orchestration available. I am thankful that Hal Leonard has a way to license this and make it available through Arrange Me. https://bit.ly/3VxcAuc

01/26/2024

A few days ago, I posted a video of my arrangement of Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It. I'm glad to announce that it is now available in print and digital form. https://www.michaelwaremusic.com/sacred-non-seasonal.html

01/19/2024

My new instrumental solo arrangement of God of Grace and God of Glory is available now in print and digital! It works great as a prelude or offertory in worship. Available for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Violin, and Cello. https://www.michaelwaremusic.com/solo-and-ensemble.html

12/05/2023

Here's a printable version of Food Rhythms. This version allows the students to create their own version. Great for centers or groups. Check it out!
TPT: https://bit.ly/3t21TUn
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/-cE7KvsevDk

Inspired by popular internet memes, Food Rhythms is designed to teach simple meter rhythmic groupings to elementary musicians using the names of foods. The n...

11/17/2023

We've all seen the memes making rhythms out of food names! Here is an elementary music activity resource that your students will love. Check it out at Classful:

Inspired by popular internet memes, Food Rhythms is designed to teach simple meter rhythmic groupings to elementary musicians using the names of foods. The notated rhythms for each food are meant to mimic the natural way that name would be spoken. The goal is for students to be able to count complex...

11/17/2023

We've all seen the memes making rhythms out of food names! Here is an elementary music activity resource that your students will love. Check it out at TPT:

Inspired by popular internet memes, Food Rhythms is designed to teach simple meter rhythmic groupings to elementary musicians using the names of foods. The notated rhythms for each food are meant to mimic the natural way that name would be spoken. The goal is for students to be able to count complex...

10/16/2023

Kingsfold is a popular English folk tune that has been creatively arranged for concert band by Michael Ware. Your middle school band will love the driving percussion and minor key melody of this cinematic setting. It is appropriate for concert but also in worship because of the tune's association with O Sing a Song of Bethlehem and I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say. https://www.jwpepper.com/Kingsfold/11537324.item

10/16/2023

Need a choir and orchestra setting of the National Anthem for Veterans Day? Check it out now at michaelwaremusic.com/patriotic

10/16/2023

Pianists, check out these three great piano collections for Christmas! Now is the time to plan your music for this holiday season. https://www.michaelwaremusic.com/piano-collections.html

11/04/2022

Sheet music for the song the the Praise Kids sang on Wednesday is now available for download if any other choirs are interested in singing it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyQw_X8f090
I'm in the process of building a new site. You can check it out here: michaelwaremusic.com

With Songs of Praise is an enthusiastic children's choir anthem inspired by the words of F***y Crosby. Your choir will love to praise, bless, and love the Lo...

11/04/2022

It Is Well with My Soul is a great hymn that has meant so much to many during difficult times. Enjoy this piano arrangement.
Sheet Music: http://www.michaelwaremusic.com/sacred-non-seasonal1.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMmVxR4oK9I

It Is Well with My Soul has been one of the most beloved hymns through the years and decades. Hear the sounds of rolling waves in Michael Ware’s artistic pia...