Composer in Residence
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
1225 Chestnut Drive
High Point, North Carolina 27262
(336) 884-2204
Residency, compositions and arrangements for the church
In October 2026, Bill Cates was appointed Composer in Residence at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in High Point, NC, a church rich in worship music tradition and history. Bill works closely with Charli Mills, Director of Traditional Music and Arts to craft specially created anthems for use in year-round worship services.
Honor Commissions
Personalized anthems commissioned by congregation and community members to honor distinguished service of of loved ones or colleagues.
Memorial Commissions
Original anthems or arrangements commissioned by congregation and community members to memorialize the life and contributions of a loved one or colleague.
Rooted in dedicated church musicianship
Bill Cates brings decades of arranging and composition experience to church choirs and orchestras across the region. Whether your piece is a solo and piano, solo and organ, SATB Choir/Mixed Voices and instrumental ensemble or orchestra, Bill can affordably provide your special piece in honor or memory of your honoree!
Who do you want to perform your piece?
Choose who you want to perform your anthem, knowing that every choir has its own distinct blend, range, and personnel. Rather than fitting your group into an off-the-shelf score, Bill Cates works directly with you to assess voice distribution across Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass voices. The result is music that highlights your singers' strengths, builds ensemble confidence, and enriches the worship service where it is being performed.
How to commission music
When considering commissioning an anthem from Bill Cates, review and listen to existing compositions in our catalog and from our publishers pages. This allows you to experience the style, orchestration, and voicing you want in your special anthem. Consider a poem, hymn lyrics or write words of your own. Bill will set those to music, per your instructions.