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Heart to Heart

Ruthie's stories behind the music

Typora Story Test

In this little experiment, a plain Markdown page turns into something that feels almost like a finished book—headings behave, lists line up, and the words look confident even when they're only standing in for "real" content. Typora is the quiet magician in the background, smoothing the edges so you can focus on the story you meant to tell.

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The Living Last Supper

What happens when Leonardo da Vinci's iconic masterpiece comes to life through music? This dramatic musical brings the moment of Jesus' announcement to the twelve disciples into vivid reality. Each apostle responds with a brief, memorable monologue expressing their shock and innermost thoughts—creating high drama, emotional impact, and a spiritual reconnection with this pivotal biblical event.

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Why Does the Willow Weep?

Some melodies have a way of finding young hearts. When Ruthie sang the hauntingly beautiful tune of this piece to her young grandson Kallik, she didn't expect what would happen next—later that same day, he sang it back to her perfectly. A child's pure musical memory captured something special in this wistful song about nature's gentle mysteries, proving that the best music speaks to all ages.

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Christmas Grace

When Ruthie's granddaughter Natalie Grace was born, a melody began to form—a tender Christmas lullaby that would become a lasting gift. Written in honor of her newest grandchild, this piece captures the wonder of new life arriving during the most magical season. The gentle harmonies and heartfelt lyrics reflect the blessing of family and the grace that a new child brings into the world.

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Commission a Work

Honor a special occasion with a custom composition. Church anniversaries, dedications, memorials, and celebrations deserve music written just for you.

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Custom Orchestrations

Orchestral accompaniments tailored to your specific ensemble and their ability levels. Whether you have 1 instrument or 20, get parts designed for your musicians.

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