Composer
Welcome to SARAHTIM Music Publishing. I compose for the simple joy of it. The name "SARAHTIM" is simply the combination of the names of my daughter, Sarah, and my son, Timothy.
A few years ago, my good friends, California High School colleagues Doug Nordquist, Ben Murillo, and David Betancourt of Cerritos College, suggested I make the music I compose available for those interested in playing or just listening to it.
SARAHTIM Music Publishing is a small one-person venture. I compose and prepare the music, then put it up on the website for anyone interested.
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My principal studies were with composers Philip Westin (Cerritos College), Dr. W. Francis McBeth (Ouachita Baptist University), and Dr. Byong Kon Kim (California State University, Los Angeles).
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Thank you for stopping by,
Stephen Hill
(Psalm 23, Psalm 90:2)
Sarah and Tim
Philip Westin and David Betancourt
W. Francis McBeth
Teacher
A duet with one of my 1st Graders (Whittier Christian)
(Excerpt from Program Notes by Dr. John Burdett, Director, Azusa Pacific University Wind Ensemble)
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For over 40 years, Stephen taught K-12 instrumental music in the Private Christian School (Whittier Christian) and Public School (California High School) settings. Although semi-retired, Stephen continues to work with students by teaching part-time at California High School and maintaining his private music studio, where he plays and teaches Woodwinds, Brass, Strings, and Piano. Stephen also plays with the church orchestra at Calvary Chapel in La Habra, CA., where Stephen attends. When teaching full-time, he was primarily a "summer" composer. No longer teaching full-time, Stephen has the privilege of composing beyond just the summer months and publishes through his company, SARAHTIM — a title that comes from simply combining the names of his daughter, Sarah, and son, Timothy.
Fly Fisherman
Hi Stephen,
Thanks for your note. I LOVE your website! I particularly like the caption at the top where, among other things about yourself including your being a composer, you list yourself as a fly fisherman. . . It shows your humor and that you're a normal, well-rounded person!
Thanks for including me along with Dr. McBeth in your bio. I'm flattered, and, of course, pleased.
All the best,
Phil Westin
A beautiful gift from one of my students.
My love for fishing was passed on to me by my father. The time spent fishing with my dad was brief but a precious childhood memory. My father passed away in 1970. He was only 49.
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