Ruth Elaine Schram Sheet Music

About Ruth Elaine Schram

Ruth Elaine Schram is a highly prolific and recognized American composer and arranger, celebrated for her expansive contributions to sacred and secular choral music, children's music, and various instrumental works. With a career spanning decades, her accessible yet artful compositions have become a staple in churches and schools worldwide, establishing her as a significant voice in contemporary choral literature.

  • Ruth Elaine Schram wrote her first song at the age of twelve, and her first octavo was published in 1988, eventually leading her to become a full-time composer and arranger in 1992.
  • She has an impressive catalog of over 2,000 published works, with more than seventeen million copies of her songs purchased across various venues.
  • Since 1990, Schram has been a consistent recipient of the ASCAP Special Award, acknowledging her ongoing contributions to music.
  • Beyond traditional choral settings, her songs have been featured on numerous children's videos, including gold and multi-platinum releases, and have even appeared on diverse television shows such as "The 700 Club" and HBO's "The Sopranos."

Performing Ruth Elaine Schram's music offers a rewarding experience for a wide range of musicians, from elementary and youth choirs to adult church and school ensembles, as well as instrumentalists and vocal soloists. Her sheet music is often praised for its thoughtful voice-leading, supportive piano accompaniments, and the availability of reproducible song sheets, making it particularly suitable for developing younger singers and volunteer musicians. Her compositions, which include a variety of voicings from unison to SATB, provide engaging and meaningful repertoire for diverse programming, including general worship, seasonal celebrations, and school concerts. Musicians will find her works both accessible to learn and deeply satisfying to perform, embodying a blend of musicality and heartfelt expression.

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