Anne Marie's Music Corner

Rupert the Great

2011-07-14T17:31:00.000-07:00

I just found out that my first middle grade manuscript is being reviewed by Martin Literary Management. I'm also writing a Young Adult paranormal fiction novel that is about half-way done. So excited about the progress.

I Will Be That One for Best of EFY

2011-02-13T21:31:00.000-08:00

For those of you looking for the audio of I will Be That One, please go to the Blog Archives on the right column of the page and click on February 2009. Then, scroll down to the bottom of the blog and you'll find a video to help you learn the song. If you'd like to print out your own copy of the music, you'll find that there also. Thanks!

Time to Get Published

2010-04-29T19:21:00.000-07:00

I'm putting the finishing touches on a query letter to send to publishers. I'm going to try Bee Prayerful--Suzy's Little Lost Dolly for the first book in the series. I should be done by next week.

Where Can I Turn For Peace

2010-03-29T09:33:00.000-07:00

A few months ago, I arranged my first piece for clarinet and piano. It turned out awesome. We have a soloist in our ward who plays as a guest for a nearby university. He's really talented. The song turned out way better than I even heard it in my head thanks to this young man. Thanks goes out to Alex Stringham and family. I may submit this one for publishing.

Savior, Guide Me Home

2010-02-24T11:44:00.000-08:00

I hope you enjoy this song. I wrote it to go along with a few firesides I did back in September. I'm hoping to perform this one often. The fireside is about a 'train' metaphor and you really feel that quick motion in the bass of this piece. It feels like the train careening off track until you get to the section about seeking the Savior. I kind of like how that turned out.

If you have trouble downloading and printing, I can always send you a copy through e-mail. Just write me at anne_corey@hotmail.com.

Youth Fireside

2009-11-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

I had an awesome time up in Seattle yesterday doing a youth fireside for the Skyway and Tiffany Park Wards. The youth there were wonderful. We had a great night laughing, crying and feeling the spirit. I played seven original songs including In the Arms of Love and I Will Be That One. I really hope to keep doing these firesides. The youth are fantastic and I love spending time with them.

What People are Saying...

2009-06-26T16:08:00.000-07:00

I have the nicest friends. Everyone is so supportive. Here are some of the comments I've received. Thanks!

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Please put me on your list. As you know I had the privilidge to see your video of one of your Bee stories, and review some of the others at the Cultural Arts Expo this month. As I told you then, I was very impressed. They are very creative, fun and clever. I love the stories and the illustrations. Please add me to your list

-Ron Williams

Anne im so happy your finally doing this, your bee blog site is so cute. I definatly want my name on the list and my mom and dad do as well so add us for sure. We love you and you are so talented!

Love Jessica

Put my name down!!!!!!! I have been wanting you to do that forever! put brian birch too. i had told that family about your books and they think it is awesome too!!! that is two names. good luck. i believe you can and will get those published.

Megan

Bee Prayerful

2009-06-26T09:21:00.000-07:00

Here's a coloring page for the little ones.

To BEE or not to BEE -- To BEE!

2009-06-25T15:37:00.000-07:00

Last month, I was a featured artist at the Multi-stake Multicultural Arts Festival Celebrating the Arts. For eight hours, I read my Bee stories to children and adults and performed the music that went with the stories. I made a narrated movie of Bee Prayerful and the kids just loved it. After a break, I walked into the room and the kids had been replaying the movie for 15 minutes.

So, what I want to know is how many people are interested in these stories and what are your thoughts about having them for your own. I have nine Bee stories based on President Hinckley's Be values and ten original songs -- one for each value and one about all of them. I'm in the process of finding a publisher and they'll love to know if this is something people are interested in. Send me a comment or your name and I'll add you to my growing list. E-mail me at anne_corey@hotmail.com to add your name to the list.

Tacoma Stake Beehive Conference

2009-03-16T12:14:00.000-07:00

Thank you!
Thank you, to all you have forwarded the music and are using it in their wards and stakes. On Saturday, I had the opportunity to teach all the Beehives in our stake the song, "I Will Be That One." They sang so beautifully and were excited when I told them they could keep the music. I would love it if you would share your experiences, too!

I Will Be That One--Video/Audio Sample

2009-02-21T11:51:00.000-08:00

Free LDS Music!

Here's a video sample of 'I Will Be That One.'

I Will Be That One

2009-02-19T21:51:00.000-08:00

Who doesn't love free music, right? I wrote this song for my daughter, Raechel, who is a young woman struggling to truly find her voice in the world. I wanted to tell her that she can find herself and be confident in who she is by looking to the Savior as her example. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that I wish all the youth could have this message.

As a leader in the Young Women's program, I see the struggle each of my young women have to be who they really are and still live in the world we live in today. My message to all of you is to believe. Believe in yourself, believe in the Savior who sacrificed everything for you, believe that you can make a difference just by being who you are meant to be -- a daughter of God.

Please, enjoy this music. I hope it brings you happiness as it has greatly lifted myself and given me hope.

Here's how to download:

Click on the image below. Right click on the image and choose 'Save Picture As...' Under 'Save as type,' choose the *.bmp option. Make sure to remember where you save it. You should be able to open the file and print from there. Repeat for every page. To get the best copy, set your printer to its best quality. If you have any problems, contact me at anne_corey@hotmail.com and I'll send you an attachment of the image file.

This song is suitable for YW in Excellence, Mutual Opening Exercises, YW's Girls' Camp, Youth Conferences and EFY. I do not recommend it for Sacrament Services unless the song has been approved by proper priesthood leaders.