Mark Miller (composer)
Mark A. Miller (born 1967[1]) is a composer of Christian anthems and hymns. His work is widely sung and performed within the United Methodist Church and other Mainline Protestant churches.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Miller was born into a family of United Methodist pastors, including his father and grandfather.[2] He earned a bachelor's degree in music from Yale University in 1989 and a master of music degree in organ performance from The Juilliard School in 1991.[2] In 2025, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Christian Theological Seminary.[3]
Miller is married to Michael Murden. They have two children, Keith and Alyse.[3]
Career
[edit]Miller is a professor and composer in residence at Drew University, and a lecturer in sacred music at Yale University.[2] He is a Fellow of Hymn Society in the United States and Canada.[2] He serves on the hymnal revision committee for the United Methodist Church.[3]
Miller is one of the most prolific contemporary composers of Christian music, with bestselling compositions including anthems, hymns, choruses, and organ music.[1][4] His music often references themes of social justice and inclusion. His hymns have been published in hymnals including For Everyone Born: Global Songs for an Emerging Church, Worship and Song, Zion Still Sings, and Voices Together.[5]
Selected Works
[edit]Books
[edit]- Roll Down, Justice: Sacred Songs and Social Justice (2014)
Albums
[edit]- Imagine the People of God (2013)
- Revolution of the Heart (2024)
Hymns and choruses
[edit]- Child of God
- God Has Work for Us to Do
- I Believe
- Roll Down, Justice!
- Welcome
- Welcome to God's Love
References
[edit]- ^ a b Holland, M Roger (16 May 2024). "History of Hymns: 'Welcome'". Discipleship Ministries. United Methodist Church. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b c d e Bjorlin, David (2024). "Miller Fellow Announcement". The Hymn Society. Washington, DC: The Hymn Society. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "An honorary degree and hymn debut for Mark Miller at Christian Theological Seminary". Yale University. Yale University. 27 March 2025. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Mark Miller". Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ Hixon, Mark (11 March 2020). "History of Hymns: 'All My Days'". Discipleship Ministries. United Methodist Church. Retrieved 17 June 2025.