I’m continuing to plug away at some compositions for a planned release, Koi Dance. This week I’m featuring a solemn but hopeful duet.
“Ash on the Water”—composed on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, Ash Wednesday—depicts Lenten ashes floating on the water. It is a symbol for Christ’s Grace, the Living Water. The ashes represent human mortality, redeemed through Christ’s Cleansing Blood.
Sheet music is available for purchase and download at the following retailers:
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Noteflight: https://www.noteflight.com/music/titles/b22f81de-acba-4957-b4f1-a075c00bbf35/ashes-on-the-water
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Sheet Music Direct: https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/se/ID_No/1941397/Product.aspx
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Sheet Music Plus: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/ashes-on-the-water-23654022.html
It’s a short piece, but I wanted to get something out to capture the penitential, solemn tone of the observance.
Here’s the original manuscript:
And here’s an attempt to embed the score from Noteflight; let’s see if it works:
What do you think of this little piece, readers? Leave a comment; if you like it, share it with your friends!
—TPP