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April 28, 2023:  University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of \u201cWas weinst du, Bl\u00fcmlein?\u201d 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<\/em> by Peter Lutkin sung as an encore<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 24, 2023: Palm Village, Reedley, California, World premi\u00e8re of \u201cWas weinst du, Bl\u00fcmlein\u201d 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<\/em> by Peter Lutkin sung as an encore<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 25, 2023: Portland State University, Portland, Oregon, Psalm 23<\/em> by David A. Jones, tenor, and Rebecca Steger, piano, in the Songs and Sonatas recital presented by Cascadia Composers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 2, 2022: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re  of Ubi Caritas<\/em> by Soli Deo Gloria, Julie Carter, director. Also Saul arrangement of The Lord Bless You and Keep You<\/em> by Peter Lutkin sung as an encore<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 28, 2022: Palm Village, Reedley, California, World premi\u00e8re  of Ubi Caritas<\/em> by Soli Deo Gloria, Julie Carter, director. Also Saul arrangement of The Lord Bless You and Keep You<\/em> by Peter Lutkin sung as an encore<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 13, 2022: Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers Listening Room, Zoom performances of Tapisseries, seri\u00e9 5: Flora, Tapisseries, seri\u00e9 6: Jupiter<\/em>, \u201cLooking for Heaven on Earth,\u201d \u201cKaleidoscope,\u201d and \u201cStellar Nursery\u201d from Quiltings<\/em>. Ann Harwell, fabric artist, joined us for the presentation. All works performed by Walter Saul, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 21, 2022: Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York, World premi\u00e8re of Fanfare for Eastman <\/em>by the Eastman School Symphony Orchestra Brass, directed by Matthew Straw<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 4, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Tapisseries Seri\u00e9 6 ; Tapisseries Seri\u00e9 5; <\/em>and Sonata #4 for Piano <\/em>by Walter Saul, piano, during Senior Professionals session<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 29, 2022: Cornell College, Mount Vernon, Iowa, \u201cPray for Ukraine\u201d from Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra (Kiev 2014) <\/em>by Lisa Ryoo, oboe, and Walter Saul, piano; Come, Amazing Grace<\/em> and My Soul Longs for Thee<\/em> by Rose Bishop, flute; Cetacea<\/em> by Wiatt Cariveau, tuba; Street Music (Flute, Clarinet, Tuba)<\/em> by Rose Bishop, flute, R. Joseph Dieker, clarinet, and Wiatt Cariveau, tuba; and Tapisseries Seri\u00e9 6; Tapisseries Seri\u00e9 5; <\/em>and Sonata #4 <\/em>for Piano by Walter Saul, piano during Composer Residency<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 9, 2022: Cascadia Composers \u201cIn Good Hands\u201d concert, Portland, Oregon, Lament for Cookie<\/em> by Blake Denes, piano, world premi\u00e8re of Broken Pieces Brought Together<\/em> by Grace Xiong, piano, and Variations on Bells<\/em> by Oliver Yang, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 29, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing<\/em> by campers and staff for Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 28, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Tapisseries, Seri\u00e9 6: Jupiter<\/em> by Walter Saul, pianist, during Faculty Recital for Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 29, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Processional<\/em> by Walter Saul, organ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 22, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, From the Shore<\/em> by Walter Saul, organ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 7, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em> and Schlatter Chapel March<\/em> (not in program), by Walter Saul, organ, at Commencement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 1, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Fanfare in A-flat Major for Organ<\/em> by Walter Saul, organ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 27, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8res of arrangements of \u201cHere Comes Jesus\u201d and \u201cThe Solid Rock\u201d by Crosswind, Melita Mudri-Zubacz, director<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 20, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Sonata #3 for Piano<\/em>, Adagio, by Walter Saul, piano, at Carole Benita Martin\u2019s memorial service<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 26, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of Tapisseries, Seri\u00e9 6: Jupiter<\/em> by Walter Saul, pianist, during the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers Conference<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 25, 2022: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of Saul arrangement of Peter C. Lutkin\u2019s The Lord Bless You and Keep You<\/em> for SSAA choir, by the Soli Deo Gloria women\u2019s choir as an encore<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 25, 2022: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, In-person world premi\u00e8re of When Jesus left His Father’s Throne <\/em>(arrangement) by Fresno Pacific University Concert Choir, Jeffrey Wilson, director, Matthew Horton, accompanist, during the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers Conference<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 13, 2022: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Prelude in G<\/em> and Processional on \u201cHow Firm A Foundation\u201d<\/em> by Walter Saul, organ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 11, 2021: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em>, by Walter Saul, organ, at Commencement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 23, 2021: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Virtual presentation of Kiev 2014<\/em> in 2nd Annual International Virtual Conference of the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 26, 2021: Leach Botanical Gardens, Portland, Oregon, Street Music<\/em> by for Cascadia Composers \u201cCrossing Paths\u201d concert<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 26, 2021: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Sonata #3 for Piano<\/em> by Walter Saul, piano, at Pacific Artist Series recital<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 27, 2021: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Processional on \u201cHow Firm a Foundation,\u201d Processional for Brass and Organ (Fresno Pacific University Processional),<\/em> and He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em>, by Walter Saul, organ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 14, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Sonata #3 for Piano<\/em>, Adagio and Vivace, by Walter Saul, piano, at Carole Diane DuPertuis\u2019 memorial service<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 13, 2021: 49th National Flute Association Convention (virtual), Chicago, Illinois, World premi\u00e8re of Sonatina for Piccolo and Piano<\/em> by Nicola Mazzanti, piccolo, and Mirko Maltoni, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 8, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Psalm 121<\/em>, by Daphne Saul, soprano, and Walter Saul, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 31, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Sonata #3 for Piano,<\/em> Adagio, by Walter Saul, piano, and \u201cProcessional\u201d from Three Pieces for Organ<\/em>, by Walter Saul, organ, at Devynn Braswell\u2019s and Armen Oganessian\u2019s wedding<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 17, 2021: Cascadia Composers, Portland, Oregon, Sonatina #5 for Piano<\/em>, Vivace giocoso, by Jerod Heng, piano. Nocturne for My Mother,<\/em> by Elaine Lee, piano. Dusk<\/em>, by Amaya Taylor, piano. World premi\u00e8re of Aphorisms and Arias<\/em> by Athena VanDyke, soprano, and Walter Saul, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 6, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em>, by Walter Saul, organ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 2, 2021: Camelback Bible Church, Phoenix, Arizona, Sonatina #5 for Piano<\/em>, Vivace giocoso, by Walter Cosand, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 24, 2021: St. Paul\u2019s Episcopal Church, Visalia, California, Sonata #3 for Piano<\/em>, Adagio and Vivace, by Walter Saul, piano, at the memorial service of Floyd Hord<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 2, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Sonata #4 for Piano<\/em>, Medium Swing, by Walter Saul, piano, at the memorial service of Harriet \u201cJane\u201d Baker Willey<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 17, 2021: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Now Unto Him That Is Able<\/em> and God Speed the Year of Jubilee <\/em>(as arranged and expanded by Margaret Licon) by Margaret Licon, organist, on YouTube<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 27, 2020: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of When Jesus left His Father’s Throne<\/em> (arrangement) by Fresno Pacific University Concert Choir, Jeffrey Wilson, director, Matthew Horton, accompanist, online through 12\/27\/2020<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 18, 2020: Hyde Park Memorial United Methodist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio, Live world premi\u00e8re of God Speed the Year of Jubilee<\/em> by vocal ensemble Kim Kirch, Katie Riederer, Dan Pessell, and Tom Jordan, directed by Bradley Owen, Brenda Portman, organist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

March 10, 2020: Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon, Concerto for Flute and Wind Ensemble<\/em> by the Oregon State University Wind Ensemble (Erik Leung, director), with Jill Pauls, solo flute, and Jennifer Marie Coleman, graduate student conductor<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 2, 2020: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Schlatter Chapel March<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist, at close of service on YouTube<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 16, 2020: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, God Speed the Year of Jubilee<\/em> in organ setting by Margaret Licon, organist, on YouTube<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 14, 2019: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You <\/em>by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement. Also, the world premi\u00e8re of the arrangement of the Fresno Pacific University Song <\/em>(composed by Larry Warkentin) for symphonic band by Walter Saul, performed by the Fresno Pacific University Symphonic Band, Christine Keenan, director<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 17, 2019: Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi, From Alpha to Omega<\/em> by Walter Saul, piano. O Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord<\/em> by the Mississippi College Singers, Mark Nabholz, director, Robert Knupp, organ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 8, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, From Alpha to Omega<\/em> by Walter Saul, piano, as part of Pacific Artist Series<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 30, 2019: Casco Village Church, Casco, Maine, From Alpha to Omega<\/em> by Walter Saul, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 18, 2019: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Preludes and Fugues in C Major and A-flat Major From Alpha to Omega<\/em> by Walter Saul, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 28, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing<\/em> by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 25, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Preludes and Fugues in C Major and A-flat Major From Alpha to Omega<\/em> by Walter Saul, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 26, 2019: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Now Unto Him That is Able<\/em> (organ solo) by Margaret Licon, organ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 4, 2019: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 23, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of Servant Song<\/em> for trumpet and piano by Bradley Saunders, trumpet, and Walter Saul, piano, and Wedding March<\/em> for B-flat Trumpet and Trombone by Bradley Saunders, trumpet, and Jason Datsko, trombone<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 19, 2019: Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, Yes<\/em> and The Word Was Made Flesh<\/em> by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour Home Concert<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 16, 2019: California State University \u2013 Fresno, Fresno, California, Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band <\/em>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<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 15, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California (Butler Church), World premi\u00e8re of Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band <\/em>by Lauren Nichols, flute, and the Fresno Pacific University Symphonic Band, directed by Erik Leung<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 15, 2019: Claremont United Church of Christ, Claremont, California, Yes<\/em> and The Word Was Made Flesh <\/em>by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 14, 2019: The Bishop\u2019s School, La Jolla, California, Yes<\/em> and The Word Was Made Flesh<\/em> by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 13, 2019: First United Methodist Church, Ventura, California, Yes<\/em> and The Word Was Made Flesh<\/em> by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 12, 2019: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California (Butler Church), Yes<\/em> and The Word Was Made Flesh<\/em> by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 11, 2019: Stanford Memorial Church, Stanford, California, Yes<\/em> and The Word Was Made Flesh<\/em> by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 10, 2019: Piedmont Center for the Arts, Piedmont, California, Yes<\/em> and The Word Was Made Flesh<\/em> by the Duke University Chorale, Rodney Wynkoop, director, on their Spring 2019 tour<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 15, 2019: Fresno Convention Center, Fresno, California, I. Grandioso \u2013 Allegro from Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band<\/em> by Lauren Nichols, flute, and the Fresno Pacific University Symphonic Band, directed by Erik Leung, for a presentation \u201cSinging Through Your Instrument: Incorporating Operatic Techniques into Your Instrumental Rehearsals\u201d by Sherah Moore-Burdick and Erik Leung for the 2019 CASMEC (California All-State Music Education Conference)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 19, 2019: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, \u201cElegy\u201d from Three Pieces for Organ<\/em>, by Walter Saul, organ<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 15, 2018: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 18, 2018: Red Lion Hotel, Seatac, Washington, From the Shore<\/em> and Holy Spirit<\/em>, sung in a morning devotional by the Fresno Pacific University Symphonic Band<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 4, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of O Come, Let Us Sing Unto the Lord<\/em> by the Fresno Pacific University Chamber Choir, Bethany Alvey, director, on the occasion of Judy Cockerham\u2019s retirement as Executive Assistant to the Division of Visual and Performing Arts<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 2, 2018: Malone University, Canton, Ohio, Tapisseries 2<\/em> and On the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus Christ <\/em>by Walter Saul, piano, as part of the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers National Conference<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 28, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon, God Is Our Refuge and Strength<\/em> by the Chancel Choir<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 5, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, III. Vivace giojoso from Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band<\/em> by Lauren Nichols, flute, and Walter Saul, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 29, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing<\/em> by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 5, 2018: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Processional for Brass and Organ (Fresno Pacific University Processional) <\/em>and He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 29, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of Concerto for Flute and Symphonic Band<\/em> Adagio con grande espressione by Lauren Nichols, flute, Walter Saul, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 28, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Preludes and Fugues in C and F From Alpha to Omega<\/em> by Walter Saul, piano, during the Pipes of Praise concert<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 26, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Minuet and Trio and Two Gavottes from Praise the Lord in the Dance<\/em> by Paulo Carmelo, violin, and Dieter Wulfhorst, violoncello<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 22, 2018: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, God is Our Refuge and Strength<\/em> by Concert Choir, Dr. Bethany Alvey, director<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 24, 2018: Clovis North High School, Fresno, California, God is Our Refuge and Strength<\/em> by Concert Choir, Dr. Bethany Alvey, director<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 23, 2018: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Andante, from Sonatina for Harp<\/em>, by Laura Porter, harpist, as part of the Soli Deo Gloria concert<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 10, 2018: Westhope Presbyterian Church, Saratoga, California, Nocturne for my Mother<\/em> by Mary Anne Saul Williams, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 14, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Nocturne: Light Shines Through the Darkness by Walter Saul<\/em>, pianist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 11, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Processional for Brass and Organ<\/em> by Margaret Licon, organist, and First Pres Brass, directed by Rogelio Ambriz, Jr.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 21, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Processional on “How Firm a Foundation” <\/em>by Walter Saul, organist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 7, 2018: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Processional on “How Firm a Foundation” by Walter Saul<\/em>, organist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 14, 2017: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Schlatter Chapel March<\/em> and He Who Began a Good Work in You <\/em>by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 8, 2017: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of Now to the Lord Eternal <\/em>by Soli Deo Gloria Women\u2019s Choir, Julie Carter, director<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 4, 2017: The Terraces, San Joaquin Gardens, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of Now to the Lord Eternal <\/em>by Soli Deo Gloria Women\u2019s Choir, Julie Carter, director<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 30, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Count it all Joy<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 6, 2017: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Count it all Joy<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 30, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing<\/em> by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 26, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Tapisseries: Seri\u00e9 I<\/em> by Walter Saul, pianist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 6, 2017: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 23, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of Suite for Percussion Quartet,<\/em> by Impetus Percussion for the Pacific Artist Series<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 24, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Quiltings<\/em>, by Walter Saul, pianist, for the Pacific Artist Series<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 14, 2017: Valley Music Center, Fresno, California, 31 Selections from Quiltings<\/em>, by Walter Saul, pianist, for Music Teachers of California \u2013 Fresno Branch<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 21, 2017: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of Concerto for Oboe and Orchestra (Kiev 2014)<\/em> by Rong-Huey Liu, oboist, and Vivian I-Miao Liu, pianist, for the Pacific Artist Series<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 8, 2017: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, California premi\u00e8re of Prelude in G<\/em> for Organ by Walter Saul, organist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 15, 2016: Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Schlatter Chapel March<\/em>, and He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 8, 2016: Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi, World premi\u00e8re of Tapisseries, Seri\u00e9 I,<\/em> by Walter Saul, pianist for Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers National Conference<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 6-8, 2016: <\/span> 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 31, 2016: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Count it all Joy<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 7, 2016: Bonner Auditorium, Fresno Art Museum, Fresno, California, Selections from “Quiltings,” Walter Saul, pianist, for Enrichment Program.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 24, 2016: <\/span>Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, High Point, North Carolina, Selections from Quiltings, <\/i>Walter Saul, pianist, for Adult Sunday School<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 1, 2016: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing<\/em> by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 28, 2016: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, II. Andante rubato, from Sonata for Violin and Piano<\/em> by Susan Doering, violinist, and Walter Saul, pianist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 19, 2016:<\/span> First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, 3 Selections from Quiltings, <\/i>Walter Saul, pianist, for offertory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 13, 2016: <\/span>Save Mart Center, Fresno, California, Sunnyside High School Alma Mater<\/i> by Sunnyside High School Chorus, Orchestra, and Band at the 2016 Commencement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 6, 2016: <\/span>Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Prelude in F From Alpha to Omega, Schlatter Chapel March, <\/i>and He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/i> by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 29, 2016: University Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Gracefully, <\/em>with Walter Saul on Piano and Matthew Cockrum on Timpani, for the Soli Deo Gloria concert, “Poets’ Corner,” Julie Carter, director.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 19, 2016: Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, California, Schlatter Chapel March<\/em> and world premi\u00e8re of Sonatina for Organ<\/em>, II. Andante, by Walter Saul, organist, for the Soli Deo Gloria women\u2019s choir, Julie Carter, director<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 10, 2016:<\/span> Butler Church, Fresno, California, World premi\u00e8re of Sonata for Violin and Piano<\/i> by Francesca Dego, violinist, and Walter Saul, pianist, for Fresno Pacific University\u2019s Pacific Artist Series.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 27, 2015:<\/span> Westmoreland Congregational Church, Bethesda, Maryland,  Quiltings, entire work, <\/i>by Walter Saul, pianist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 11, 2015:<\/span> Selland Convention Center, Fresno, California, Processional for Brass and Organ<\/i> by the Pacific Brass, Erik Leung, director, and Walter Saul, organist, and He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/i> by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 12, 2015:<\/span> Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, \u201cGather Around the Hearth\u201d and \u201cBaby Bright\u201d by congregation at FPU Mesa Hymn Sing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 27, 2015:<\/span> KVPR FM 89.9, Fresno, California, Kiev 2014 <\/i>by the Fresno Philharmonic, Theodore Kuchar, director (rebroadcast)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 17, 18, 2015:<\/span> 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 16, 2015: <\/span> KVPR FM 89.9, Fresno, California, Kiev 2014 <\/i>by the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Theodore Kuchar, director (CD broadcast during interview)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 16, 2015:<\/span> KSEE 24, Fresno, California, Ten seconds of a theme from Kiev 2014 <\/i>by Rong-Huey Liu, oboe soloist<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 5, 2015:<\/span> First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Now Unto Him That is Able (organ solo) <\/i>by Margaret Licon, organ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 13, 2015:<\/span> First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma, California, Three Family Portraits<\/i> by the Michener Duo, Jane Shelly, flute, Walter Saul, piano, for the 939B Street concert series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 13, 2015:<\/span> First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma, California, \u201cRachel\u201d from Three Family Portraits<\/i> by the Michener Duo, Jane Shelly, flute, Walter Saul, piano<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 30, 2015:<\/span> First Presbyterian Church of Fresno, California, Three Family Portraits<\/i> by the Michener Duo, Jane Shelly, flute, Walter Saul, piano <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 13, 2015: School of Music and Dance, Zhengzhou Normal University, Zhengzhou, Henan, China, World premi\u00e8re of Sonatina #5 for Piano by Walter Cosand, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 6, 2015: <\/span>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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 26, 2015:<\/span> Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, CaliforniaA Gaelic Blessing <\/i>by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 8, 2015:<\/span> Save Mart Center, Fresno, California Sunnyside High School Alma Mater<\/i> by Sunnyside High School Chorus, Orchestra, and Band at the 2015 Commencement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 1, 2015:<\/span>  Shaghoian Hall, Fresno, California Sunnyside High School Alma Mater<\/i> by Sunnyside High School Chorus, Orchestra, and Band<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 8, 2015:<\/span> Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/i> by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 28, 2015: <\/span>“Quiltings” was performed at the Council of Senior Professionals in Fresno, California, with Walter Saul as the pianist. Video is by Daphne Saul.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 22, 2015: <\/span>“Processional for Handbell Choir” was performed by Pacific Brass at Fresno Pacific University.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 24, 2015: <\/span> Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Quiltings, <\/i>\u201cAstronomy Gallery,\u201d <\/i>by Walter Saul, pianist, for Pacific Artist Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 2014: <\/span> Walter’s album, From Alpha To Omega was reviewed in the online magazine, Classics Today<\/em>.<\/a> It was reviewed by Jed Distler.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 2014: <\/span> 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

July 2014:  <\/span> Many new \u201cQuiltings\u201d Videos: Produced by Daphne Saul, all of these videos feature the music of Walter Saul and the fabric art of Ann Harwell.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 2014:<\/span> 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\u2019s CD\u2019s were featured in Fanfare Magazine, May\/June 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 25 2014:<\/span> World premi\u00e8re of Death Be Not Proud by Fresno Pacific Symphonic Band, Erik Leung, director, at Fresno Pacific University<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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

August 27, 2014: <\/span> a performance of  Count it all Joy at Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California with Walter Saul as organist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 17, 2014:<\/span>  a performance of Schlatter Chapel March  at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California with Walter Saul as organist.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 29, 2014:<\/span> a performance of God is Our Refuge and Strength by the Sunnyside United Methodist Church Choir, Portland, Oregon, with Cliff Fairley directing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 27, 2014: The entire music camp at Fresno Pacific University performed A Gaelic Blessing in their final program at Fresno Pacific University.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 25, 2014: The “Astronomy Gallery” from Quiltings was performed at Fresno Pacific University with Walter Saul as pianist.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

March 23, 2014: at Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, From the Shore<\/em> by audience at Music Department Student Recital. Zachary Durlam, director; Walter Saul, piano<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 23, 2014: at <\/span>First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, Connecticut from Three Family Portraits: <\/em>\u201cRachel\u201d and \u201cTamar\u201d by Jane Shelly, flute, and Sean McCarthy, piano.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 11, 2014: <\/span>Music Teachers Association of California, Fresno Branch, at Valley Music Center, Fresno, California, For God Alone My Soul Waits in Silence<\/em> by Walter Saul, pianist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 23, 2014: First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Holy Spirit<\/em> by congregation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 24, 2014:  at <\/span>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,<\/em> and For God Alone My Soul Waits in Silence<\/em> by Walter Saul, pianist.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 14, 2013: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, He Who Began a Good Work in You<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist, for Commencement<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 12, 2013: <\/span>Bisbee Woman\u2019s Club, Bisbee, Arizona, From Alpha to Omega<\/em> Preludes and Fugues in Ab Major and G# Minor by Walter Cosand, pianist,<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 19, 2013: Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Three Family Portraits <\/em>by Guastavino Trio (Jane Shelly, flutist, Tom Hudson, cellist, and Sara Kohane, pianist) for the Pacific Artist Series<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October, 2013: at the Harvard Chapel, Boston, Massachusetts, the Schlatter Chapel March <\/em>was performed by Carson Cooman, and recorded on YouTube<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

August 28, 2013: <\/span>Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, Wedding March in D<\/em> by Walter Saul, organist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 29, 2013: at <\/span>First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, the World premi\u00e8re of He Gives Strength to the Weary<\/em> by Margaret Licon, organist, and Matthew Cockrum, timpanist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 28, 2013: at <\/span>Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California, A Gaelic Blessing <\/em>by entire music camp at end of Fresno Pacific University Summer Music Camp final program<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 19 2013: at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Holy Spirit<\/em> by congregation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 5 2013: at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California Now Unto Him That is Able <\/em>(organ solo) by Margaret Licon, organist, during Communion at Fresno Pacific University, Fresno, California<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 4, 2013: Fresno Pacific University, Processional for Brass and Organ<\/em> by Pacific Brass, Wayne Huber, director, and Walter Saul, organ, and \u201cFugue\u201d from Three Pieces for Organ by Walter Saul, organ, during both Commencements<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 12 2013: at the <\/span>Music Teachers Association of California, Fresno Branch, at Valley Music Center, Fresno, California, On the Transfiguration of the Lord Jesus<\/em> by Walter Saul, pianist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March 2, 2013: at <\/span>Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi, Sonatina #4 for Piano <\/em>by Walter Saul, pianist, during the Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers National Conference<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

February 17, 2013: at Second Church of Christ, Scientist, Fresno, California, Three Pieces for Organ<\/em> by Laurell Huber, organist<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

January 20, 2013: at First Presbyterian Church, Fresno, California, Holy Spirit<\/em> by congregation<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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