Music for every season, every occasion

Welcome to the heart of Bill Cates Music, where passion meets precision in compositions and arrangements for churches, schools, and community groups. Discover pieces crafted with care, designed to inspire and resonate with your congregation or audience. Below are excerpts of recently completed works. Explore and enjoy!

"Requiem Sketches"

Among my most cherished works, the recently completed "Requiem Sketches" offers a deeply moving and reflective experience. This seven (7) movement cantata scored for mixed chorus and orchestra includes: I. Intro and Kyrie, 2. Domine Christe, 3. Sanctus, 4. Pie Jesu, 5. Agnus Dei, 6. Libera Me and 7. Paradisum. Requiem Sketches will make a powerful addition to your Cantata repertoire. Below is the first movement score, and notation- software recording.

*The mp3 recording included is for 1st movement only.

Recently completed, this stirring arrangement of America the Beautiful will complete your patriotic service or community concert this summer, in honor of the 250th birthday of the United States.