Vocal Works

Solo Bank

Over the past 10 years, I have sung some 500 different solos in Christian Science churches in the Sacramento area, and for almost every one, I have recorded my pre-church rehearsal.  The purpose at the time was to give me the opportunity to listen to myself before each service to improve my eventual performance.  However, I saved the recordings in case I might use a piece again.

Several years ago, it was suggested to me that other soloists and church music committees might benefit from this collection of recordings: that it might help them decide whether to use or purchase a particular piece.  So I decided to experiment by making the collection available on this site.  In the ensuing years, I've heard from many who have found these recordings useful.

Using the links below, you can access the collection by title, composer or lyricist.  My most recent solos are collected on the "Church Solos" page and added to the Solo Bank on a quarterly basis.  Contributions of other soloists will be added as they are received.

As you listen to these recordings, please keep in mind that, for the most part, they were just rehearsals, using portable equipment, and sometimes performed under less-than-ideal conditions.  Still, I hope that you may find the recordings helpful.

Note to other soloists:  How about contributing your own recordings?  Whether you already have a collection of recordings or are just starting to compile one, I would be glad to incorporate them into the "Solo Bank."  I just ask that the recording be of the whole piece (no demos), and that there be no encumbrance on its free availability here.  The format you have it in now is immaterial:  I can convert it to MP3.  And I will identify you as the performer in each piece you contribute.  I'd guess that the potential solo repertoire for Christian Science churches may be something over 3000 pieces.  If that's true, the Solo Bank is currently at 17%.  Will you help me push it to 20% (or higher)?  Just send an e-mail or call (916/781-2900) if you have more questions or are ready to take the next step.