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Performances and Reviews

April 28, 2023:  University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, World première of “Was weinst du, Blümlein?” by Clara Schumann, arranged by Walter Saul by Soli Deo Gloria, Julie Carter, director. Also Saul arrangement of The Lord Bless You and Keep You by Peter Lutkin sung as an encore

April 24, 2023: Palm Village, Reedley, California, World première of “Was weinst du, Blümlein” by Clara Schumann, arranged by Walter Saul by Soli Deo Gloria, Julie Carter, director. Also Saul arrangement of The Lord Bless You and Keep You by Peter Lutkin sung as an encore

March 25, 2023: Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, Psalm 23 by David A. Jones, tenor, and Rebecca Steger, piano, in the Songs and Sonatas recital presented by Cascadia Composers

December 2, 2022: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, World première  of Ubi Caritas by Soli Deo Gloria, Julie Carter, director. Also Saul arrangement of The Lord Bless You and Keep You by Peter Lutkin sung as an encore

November 28, 2022: Palm Village, Reedley, California, World première  of Ubi Caritas by Soli Deo Gloria, Julie Carter, director. Also Saul arrangement of The Lord Bless You and Keep You by Peter Lutkin sung as an encore

November 13, 2022: Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers Listening Room, Zoom performances of Tapisseries, serié 5: Flora, Tapisseries, serié 6: Jupiter, “Looking for Heaven on Earth,” “Kaleidoscope,” and “Stellar Nursery” from Quiltings. Ann Harwell, fabric artist, joined us for the presentation. All works performed by Walter Saul, piano

October 21, 2022: Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, World première of Fanfare for Eastman by the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra Brass, directed by Matthew Straw

October 4, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Tapisseries Serié 6 ; Tapisseries Serié 5; and Sonata #4 for Piano by Walter Saul, piano, during Senior Professionals session

September 29, 2022: Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, “Pray for Ukraine” from Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra (Kiev 2014) by Lisa Ryoo, oboe, and Walter Saul, piano; Come, Amazing Grace and My Soul Longs for Thee by Rose Bishop, flute; Cetacea by Wiatt Cariveau, tuba; Street Music (Flute, Clarinet, Tuba) by Rose Bishop, flute, R. Joseph Dieker, clarinet, and Wiatt Cariveau, tuba; and Tapisseries Serié 6; Tapisseries Serié 5; and Sonata #4 for Piano by Walter Saul, piano during Composer Residency

July 9, 2022: Cascadia Composers “In Good Hands” concert, Portland, Oregon, Lament for Cookie by Blake Denes, piano, world première of Broken Pieces Brought Together by Grace Xiong, piano, and Variations on Bells by Oliver Yang, piano

June 29, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing by campers and staff for Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp

June 28, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Tapisseries, Serié 6: Jupiter by Walter Saul, pianist, during Faculty Recital for Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp

May 29, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Processional by Walter Saul, organ

May 22, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, From the Shore by Walter Saul, organ

May 7, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You and Schlatter Chapel March (not in program), by Walter Saul, organ, at Commencement

May 1, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Fanfare in A-flat Major for Organ by Walter Saul, organ

April 27, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World premières of arrangements of “Here Comes Jesus” and “The Solid Rock” by Crosswind, Melita Mudri-Zubacz, director

April 20, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Sonata #3 for Piano, Adagio, by Walter Saul, piano, at Carole Benita Martin’s memorial service

March 26, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World première of Tapisseries, Serié 6: Jupiter by Walter Saul, pianist, during the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers Conference

March 25, 2022: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, World première of Saul arrangement of Peter C. Lutkin’s The Lord Bless You and Keep You for SSAA choir, by the Soli Deo Gloria women’s choir as an encore

March 25, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, In-person world première of When Jesus left His Father’s Throne (arrangement) by Fresno Pacific University Concert Choir, Jeffrey Wilson, director, Matthew Horton, accompanist, during the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers Conference

February 13, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Prelude in G and Processional on “How Firm A Foundation” by Walter Saul, organ

December 11, 2021: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You, by Walter Saul, organ, at Commencement

October 23, 2021: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Virtual presentation of Kiev 2014 in 2nd Annual International Virtual Conference of the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers

September 26, 2021: Leach Botanical Gardens, Portland, Oregon, Street Music by for Cascadia Composers “Crossing Paths” concert

September 26, 2021: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Sonata #3 for Piano by Walter Saul, piano, at Pacific Artist Series recital

August 27, 2021: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Processional on “How Firm a Foundation,” Processional for Brass and Organ (Fresno Pacific University Processional), and He Who Began a Good Work in You, by Walter Saul, organ

August 14, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Sonata #3 for Piano, Adagio and Vivace, by Walter Saul, piano, at Carole Diane DuPertuis’ memorial service

August 13, 2021: 49th National Flute Association Convention (virtual), Chicago, Illinois, World première of Sonatina for Piccolo and Piano by Nicola Mazzanti, piccolo, and Mirko Maltoni, piano

August 8, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Psalm 121, by Daphne Saul, soprano, and Walter Saul, piano

July 31, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Sonata #3 for Piano, Adagio, by Walter Saul, piano, and “Processional” from Three Pieces for Organ, by Walter Saul, organ, at Devynn Braswell’s and Armen Oganessian’s wedding

July 17, 2021: Cascadia Composers, Portland, Oregon, Sonatina #5 for Piano, Vivace giocoso, by Jerod Heng, piano. Nocturne for My Mother, by Elaine Lee, piano. Dusk, by Amaya Taylor, piano. World première of Aphorisms and Arias by Athena VanDyke, soprano, and Walter Saul, piano

June 6, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You, by Walter Saul, organ

May 2, 2021: Camelback Bible Church, Phoenix, Arizona, Sonatina #5 for Piano, Vivace giocoso, by Walter Cosand, piano

April 24, 2021: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Visalia, California, Sonata #3 for Piano, Adagio and Vivace, by Walter Saul, piano, at the memorial service of Floyd Hord

April 2, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Sonata #4 for Piano, Medium Swing, by Walter Saul, piano, at the memorial service of Harriet “Jane” Baker Willey

January 17, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Now Unto Him That Is Able and God Speed the Year of Jubilee (as arranged and expanded by Margaret Licon) by Margaret Licon, organist, on YouTube

November 27, 2020: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World première of When Jesus left His Father’s Throne (arrangement) by Fresno Pacific University Concert Choir, Jeffrey Wilson, director, Matthew Horton, accompanist, online through 12/27/2020

October 18, 2020: Hyde Park Memorial United Methodist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, Live world première of God Speed the Year of Jubilee by vocal ensemble Kim Kirch, Katie Riederer, Dan Pessell, and Tom Jordan, directed by Bradley Owen, Brenda Portman, organist

October 17, 2020: Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers International Virtual Conference (on Zoom from Fresno, California), Rhapsody for Oboe and Orchestra (Kiev, 2014), Fresno Philharmonic performance of 10/18/2015, and God Speed the Year of Jubilee, congregational hymn

March 10, 2020: Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, Concerto for Flute and Wind Ensemble by the Oregon State University Wind Ensemble (Erik Leung, director), with Jill Pauls, solo flute, and Jennifer Marie Coleman, graduate student conductor

April 2, 2020: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Schlatter Chapel March by Walter Saul, organist, at close of service on YouTube

April 16, 2020: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, God Speed the Year of Jubilee in organ setting by Margaret Licon, organist, on YouTube

December 14, 2019: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement. Also, the world première of the arrangement of the Fresno Pacific University Song (composed by Larry Warkentin) for symphonic band by Walter Saul, performed by the Fresno Pacific University Symphonic Band, Christine Keenan, director

October 17, 2019: Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi, From Alpha to Omega by Walter Saul, piano. O Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord by the Mississippi College Singers, Mark Nabholz, director, Robert Knupp, organ

September 8, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, From Alpha to Omega by Walter Saul, piano, as part of Pacific Artist Series

August 30, 2019: Casco Village Church, Casco, Maine, From Alpha to Omega by Walter Saul, piano

August 18, 2019: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Preludes and Fugues in C Major and A-flat Major From Alpha to Omega by Walter Saul, piano

June 28, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program

June 25, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Preludes and Fugues in C Major and A-flat Major From Alpha to Omega by Walter Saul, piano

May 26, 2019: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Now Unto Him That is Able (organ solo) by Margaret Licon, organ

May 4, 2019: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

April 23, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World première of Servant Song for trumpet and piano by Bradley Saunders, trumpet, and Walter Saul, piano, and Wedding March for B-flat Trumpet and Trombone by Bradley Saunders, trumpet, and Jason Datsko, trombone

March 19, 2019: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, Yes and The Word Was Made Flesh by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour Home Concert

March 16, 2019: California State University – Fresno, Fresno, California, Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band by Lauren Nichols, flute, and the Fresno Pacific University Symphonic Band, directed by Erik Leung, at the 40th Annual Dr. Lawrence R. Sutherland Wind Festival Gala Concert

March 15, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California (Butler Church), World première of Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band by Lauren Nichols, flute, and the Fresno Pacific University Symphonic Band, directed by Erik Leung

March 15, 2019: Claremont United Church of Christ, Claremont, California, Yes and The Word Was Made Flesh by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour

March 14, 2019: The Bishop’s School, La Jolla, California, Yes and The Word Was Made Flesh by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour

March 13, 2019: First United Methodist Church, Ventura, California, Yes and The Word Was Made Flesh by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour

March 12, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California (Butler Church), Yes and The Word Was Made Flesh by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour

March 11, 2019: Stanford Memorial Church, Stanford, California, Yes and The Word Was Made Flesh by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour

March 10, 2019: Piedmont Center for the Arts, Piedmont, California, Yes and The Word Was Made Flesh by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour

February 15, 2019: Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, California, I. Grandioso – Allegro from Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band by Lauren Nichols, flute, and the Fresno Pacific University Symphonic Band, directed by Erik Leung, for a presentation “Singing Through Your Instrument: Incorporating Operatic Techniques into Your Instrumental Rehearsals” by Sherah Moore-Burdick and Erik Leung for the 2019 CASMEC (California All-State Music Education Conference)

January 19, 2019: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, “Elegy” from Three Pieces for Organ, by Walter Saul, organ

December 15, 2018: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

November 18, 2018: Red Lion Hotel, Seatac, Washington, From the Shore and Holy Spirit, sung in a morning devotional by the Fresno Pacific University Symphonic Band

November 4, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World première of O Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord by the Fresno Pacific University Chamber Choir, Bethany Alvey, director, on the occasion of Judy Cockerham’s retirement as Executive Assistant to the Division of Visual and Performing Arts

November 2, 2018: Malone University, Canton, Ohio, Tapisseries 2 and On the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ by Walter Saul, piano, as part of the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers National Conference

October 28, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon, God Is Our Refuge and Strength by the Chancel Choir

October 5, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, III. Vivace giojoso from Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band by Lauren Nichols, flute, and Walter Saul, piano

June 29, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program

May 5, 2018: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Processional for Brass and Organ (Fresno Pacific University Processional) and He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

April 29, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World première of Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band Adagio con grande espressione by Lauren Nichols, flute, Walter Saul, piano

April 28, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Preludes and Fugues in C and F From Alpha to Omega by Walter Saul, piano, during the Pipes of Praise concert

April 26, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Minuet and Trio and Two Gavottes from Praise the Lord in the Dance by Paulo Carmelo, violin, and Dieter Wulfhorst, violoncello

April 22, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, God is Our Refuge and Strength by Concert Choir, Dr. Bethany Alvey, director

March 24, 2018: Clovis North High School, Fresno, California, God is Our Refuge and Strength by Concert Choir, Dr. Bethany Alvey, director

March 23, 2018: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Andante, from Sonatina for Harp, by Laura Porter, harpist, as part of the Soli Deo Gloria concert

March 10, 2018: Westhope Presbyterian Church, Saratoga, California, Nocturne for my Mother by Mary Anne Saul Williams, piano

February 14, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Nocturne: Light Shines Through the Darkness by Walter Saul, pianist

February 11, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Processional for Brass and Organ by Margaret Licon, organist, and First Pres Brass, directed by Rogelio Ambriz, Jr.

January 21, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Processional on “How Firm a Foundation” by Walter Saul, organist

January 7, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Processional on “How Firm a Foundation” by Walter Saul, organist

December 14, 2017: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Schlatter Chapel March and He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

December 8, 2017: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, World première of Now to the Lord Eternal by Soli Deo Gloria Women’s Choir, Julie Carter, director

December 4, 2017: The Terraces, San Joaquin Gardens, Fresno, California, World première of Now to the Lord Eternal by Soli Deo Gloria Women’s Choir, Julie Carter, director

August 30, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Count it all Joy by Walter Saul, organist

August 6, 2017: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Count it all Joy by Walter Saul, organist

June 30, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program

June 26, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Tapisseries: Serié I by Walter Saul, pianist

May 6, 2017: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

March 23, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World première of Suite for Percussion Quartet, by Impetus Percussion for the Pacific Artist Series

February 24, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Quiltings, by Walter Saul, pianist, for the Pacific Artist Series

February 14, 2017: Valley Music Center, Fresno, California, 31 Selections from Quiltings, by Walter Saul, pianist, for Music Teachers of California – Fresno Branch

January 21, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World première of Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra (Kiev 2014) by Rong-Huey Liu, oboist, and Vivian I-Miao Liu, pianist, for the Pacific Artist Series

January 8, 2017: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, California première of Prelude in G for Organ by Walter Saul, organist

December 15, 2016: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Schlatter Chapel March, and He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

October 8, 2016: Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi, World première of Tapisseries, Serié I, by Walter Saul, pianist for Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers National Conference

October 6-8, 2016:  Six new pictures of Ann Harwell’s Quilts were featured at the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers at Mississippi College in Jackson, Mississippi, October 6-8, 2016. The quilts were part of an original musical composition called “Tapisseries.” The music was written and performed by Dr. Walter Saul of Fresno, California, as the images were shown. The pieces shown were as follows: Overreaching for the Stars, Yes, Money Really Does Grow on Trees, Susanna’s Family Tree, Climate Change, Pluto, and Moth Orchids.

August 31, 2016: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Count it all Joy by Walter Saul, organist

August 7, 2016: Bonner Auditorium, Fresno Art Museum, Fresno, California, Selections from “Quiltings,” Walter Saul, pianist, for Enrichment Program.

July 24, 2016: Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, High Point, North Carolina, Selections from Quiltings, Walter Saul, pianist, for Adult Sunday School

July 1, 2016: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program

June 28, 2016: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, II. Andante rubato, from Sonata for Violin and Piano by Susan Doering, violinist, and Walter Saul, pianist

June 19, 2016: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, 3 Selections from Quiltings, Walter Saul, pianist, for offertory

June 13, 2016: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, Sunnyside High School Alma Mater by Sunnyside High School Chorus, Orchestra, and Band at the 2016 Commencement

May 6, 2016: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Prelude in F From Alpha to Omega, Schlatter Chapel March, and He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

April 29, 2016: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Gracefully, with Walter Saul on Piano and Matthew Cockrum on Timpani, for the Soli Deo Gloria concert, “Poets’ Corner,” Julie Carter, director.

February 19, 2016: Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California, Schlatter Chapel March and world première of Sonatina for Organ, II. Andante, by Walter Saul, organist, for the Soli Deo Gloria women’s choir, Julie Carter, director

February 10, 2016: Butler Church, Fresno, California, World première of Sonata for Violin and Piano by Francesca Dego, violinist, and Walter Saul, pianist, for Fresno Pacific University’s Pacific Artist Series.

December 27, 2015: Westmoreland Congregational Church, Bethesda, Maryland,  Quiltings, entire work, by Walter Saul, pianist

December 11, 2015: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Processional for Brass and Organ by the Pacific Brass, Erik Leung, director, and Walter Saul, organist, and He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

November 12, 2015: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, “Gather Around the Hearth” and “Baby Bright” by congregation at FPU Mesa Hymn Sing

October 27, 2015: KVPR FM 89.9, Fresno, California, Kiev 2014 by the Fresno Philharmonic, Theodore Kuchar, director (rebroadcast)

October 17, 18, 2015: Walter’s “Rhapsody for Oboe and Orchestra” (Kiev 2014) was performed by the Fresno Philharmonic in Fresno, California, with Theodore Kuchar, conducting, and Rong-Huey Liu on oboe.

October 16, 2015:  KVPR FM 89.9, Fresno, California, Kiev 2014 by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Theodore Kuchar, director (CD broadcast during interview)

October 16, 2015: KSEE 24, Fresno, California, Ten seconds of a theme from Kiev 2014 by Rong-Huey Liu, oboe soloist

October 5, 2015: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Now Unto Him That is Able (organ solo) by Margaret Licon, organ

September 13, 2015: First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma, California, Three Family Portraits by the Michener Duo, Jane Shelly, flute, Walter Saul, piano, for the 939B Street concert series

September 13, 2015: First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma, California, “Rachel” from Three Family Portraits by the Michener Duo, Jane Shelly, flute, Walter Saul, piano

August 30, 2015: First Presbyterian Church of Fresno, California, Three Family Portraits by the Michener Duo, Jane Shelly, flute, Walter Saul, piano

August 13, 2015: School of Music and Dance, Zhengzhou Normal University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China, World première of Sonatina #5 for Piano by Walter Cosand, piano

July 6, 2015: A portion of “Quiltings” was performed at the Music Teachers Association of California (MTAC) Convention in San Jose, California at 1 p.m. Walter Saul was the pianist. Video is by Daphne Saul.

June 26, 2015: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CaliforniaA Gaelic Blessing by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program

June 8, 2015: Save Mart Center, Fresno, California Sunnyside High School Alma Mater by Sunnyside High School Chorus, Orchestra, and Band at the 2015 Commencement

June 1, 2015:  Shaghoian Hall, Fresno, California Sunnyside High School Alma Mater by Sunnyside High School Chorus, Orchestra, and Band

May 8, 2015: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

April 28, 2015: “Quiltings” was performed at the Council of Senior Professionals in Fresno, California, with Walter Saul as the pianist. Video is by Daphne Saul.

April 22, 2015: “Processional for Handbell Choir” was performed by Pacific Brass at Fresno Pacific University.

March 24, 2015:  Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Quiltings, “Astronomy Gallery,” by Walter Saul, pianist, for Pacific Artist Series

December 2014:  Walter’s album, From Alpha To Omega was reviewed in the online magazine, Classics Today. It was reviewed by Jed Distler.

December 2014:  Trip to Kiev, Ukraine, to record Naxos CD of 6 orchestral compositions, by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Ted Kuchar, conductor, Ron-Huey Liu, oboe, and James Buswell, violin.

July 2014:   Many new “Quiltings” Videos: Produced by Daphne Saul, all of these videos feature the music of Walter Saul and the fabric art of Ann Harwell.

January 2014: Walter Saul was featured as a pianist for the Pacific Artist Series. He was playing piano pieces from his latest CD, Sonatas and Meditations for Piano, thrilling piano music released by Enharmonic Records. Three of Walter’s CD’s were featured in Fanfare Magazine, May/June 2014.

November 25 2014: World première of Death Be Not Proud by Fresno Pacific Symphonic Band, Erik Leung, director, at Fresno Pacific University

October 9, 2014:  A multi-media presentation of Quiltings at Biola University, La Mirada, CA, with Walter Saul as pianist. The art was by Ann Harwell and the video presentation was by Daphne Saul.

October 2 2014:  A multi-media presentation of Quiltings at Fresno Pacific University, with Walter Saul as pianist. The art was by Ann Harwell and the video presentation was by Daphne Saul.

August 27, 2014:  a performance of  Count it all Joy at Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California with Walter Saul as organist.

August 17, 2014:  a performance of Schlatter Chapel March  at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California with Walter Saul as organist.

June 29, 2014: a performance of God is Our Refuge and Strength by the Sunnyside United Methodist Church Choir, Portland, Oregon, with Cliff Fairley directing.

June 27, 2014: The entire music camp at Fresno Pacific University performed A Gaelic Blessing in their final program at Fresno Pacific University.

June 25, 2014: The “Astronomy Gallery” from Quiltings was performed at Fresno Pacific University with Walter Saul as pianist.

June 6, 2014:  Rhoda Anderson, pianist, performed the “Prelude and Fugue in F from the Alpha to Omega album, at Valley Music Center in Fresno, California.

May 18, 2014: The Children’s Choir, “Full Court Pres” presented Acts Alive! at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Daphne Saul, director, with Bill Thornbury, guitar, Dan Kehler, bass, Skin Mead, drums, and Walter Saul, piano.

March 23, 2014: at Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, From the Shore by audience at Music Department Student Recital. Zachary Durlam, director; Walter Saul, piano

March 23, 2014: at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, Connecticut from Three Family Portraits: “Rachel” and “Tamar” by Jane Shelly, flute, and Sean McCarthy, piano.

March 11, 2014: Music Teachers Association of California, Fresno Branch, at Valley Music Center, Fresno, California, For God Alone My Soul Waits in Silence by Walter Saul, pianist

February 23, 2014: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Holy Spirit by congregation

January 24, 2014:  at Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California — Pacific Artist Series CD release recital: Sonata #5 for Piano, Sonata #1 for Piano, Sonata #4 for Piano, On the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus, and For God Alone My Soul Waits in Silence by Walter Saul, pianist.

December 14, 2013: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement

October 12, 2013: Bisbee Woman’s Club, Bisbee, Arizona, From Alpha to Omega Preludes and Fugues in Ab Major and G# Minor by Walter Cosand, pianist,

November 19, 2013: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Three Family Portraits by Guastavino Trio (Jane Shelly, flutist, Tom Hudson, cellist, and Sara Kohane, pianist) for the Pacific Artist Series

October, 2013: at the Harvard Chapel, Boston, Massachusetts, the Schlatter Chapel March was performed by Carson Cooman, and recorded on YouTube.

August 28, 2013: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Wedding March in D by Walter Saul, organist

June 29, 2013: at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, the World première of He Gives Strength to the Weary by Margaret Licon, organist, and Matthew Cockrum, timpanist

June 28, 2013: at Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program

May 19 2013: at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Holy Spirit by congregation

May 5 2013: at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California Now Unto Him That is Able (organ solo) by Margaret Licon, organist, during Communion at Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California

May 4, 2013: Fresno Pacific University, Processional for Brass and Organ by Pacific Brass, Wayne Huber, director, and Walter Saul, organ, and “Fugue” from Three Pieces for Organ by Walter Saul, organ, during both Commencements

March 12 2013: at the Music Teachers Association of California, Fresno Branch, at Valley Music Center, Fresno, California, On the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus by Walter Saul, pianist

March 2, 2013: at Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi, Sonatina #4 for Piano by Walter Saul, pianist, during the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers National Conference

February 17, 2013: at Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Fresno, California, Three Pieces for Organ by Laurell Huber, organist

January 20, 2013: at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Holy Spirit by congregation

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