Latest Releases

A New Day (2008)
Rachel Cole, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, arranger/performer

"An eclectic mix of inspirational pop tunes combined with rockin' worship songs, 'A New Day' is receiving rave reviews across the country."
 

Touched (2007)
Michael Sweet, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, arranger/orchestrator/performer

Features new arrangements of familiar ballads, plus a brand new Michael Sweet original. Orchestrated and performed instrumental parts on all tracks.
 

Songs for the Christian Journey (2007)
Deborah Ramrath, songwriter
Peter Vantine, producer/arranger/performer



 

Get Happy (2007)
Denise Ambruson, vocalist
Peter Vantine, arranger/performer

Peter and Denise's arrangement of "Get Happy" is being featured on The JazzXpress Caravan on FM 99.3 in Australia.

 

Catalog A-Z

Awakenings (1999)
Simon Miner, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, orchestrator

Orchestrated one song: "Lament".

 

The Choral Majority (1999)
The Choral Majority Gospel Choir & Band
Eric Lindahl, director/arranger
Peter Vantine, arranger/producer


 

Dinosaurs (1993)
David Spear, composer
Peter Vantine, engineer



 

The Fourth Day (1998)
Various Artists, One Foundation
Peter Vantine, composer/producer

Includes two original compositions: "We Will Surrender" (worship song) and "The Fourth Day / Rejoice" (instrumental).
 

Gateways (2004)
Tina Luce, vocalist
Penny Smith, narrator
Peter Vantine, composer/producer


 

Glimpses of the Spirit (2000)
Peter Vantine, composer/performer/producer

Features 15 original instrumental compositions, including a nine-movement suite, "Spirit Suite", based on the fruits of the spirit.
 

Him (2006)
Michael Sweet, vocalist
Peter Vantine, orchestrator

Orchestrated three tracks: "Every Hour", "Take My Life" and "O Holy Night". "Take My Life" was used in conjunction with the film One Night with the King. Video available here...
 

Home for the Holidays (2005)
North Regional Theatre Workshop
Paul Greene, director
Peter Vantine, orchestrator/engineer


 

I Want to Know You More (2006)
Music Ministry of the Middleton Congregational Church
Peter Vantine, composer/arranger/producer

Features selections performed by Onward, the MCC Choir, Handbell Choir, Children's Choir and congregation. Includes two of Peter's original compositions: "Psalm 1" (for choir and chamber ensemble) and "Jesus, You Are There" (worship song) with lyrics by Mary Sitomer.
 

I Will Yet Praise Him (2006)
Lynette Schenkel, vocalist
Jose Perez, composer/pianist
Peter Vantine, engineer


 

Innocent Eyes (2005)
Paulie Heath, songwriter/vocalist
Peter Vantine, producer/arranger

Compilation of previously recorded material plus three new tracks.
 

jet UFO satellite or star (2004)
Chris Elliott, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, orchestrator

Orchestrated one song: "Rose for a Blue Jay".

 

Lark in the Library (2005)
Jeannine Lynch, flute/piano
Barbara S. Ninness, piano
Peter Vantine, engineer


 

Let Us Adore Him (2003)
Paulie Heath, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, arranger/producer



 

Midnight Clear: A Christmas Celebration (2002)
Various Artists, One Foundation
Peter Vantine, composer/producer

Includes three original compositions: "Midnight Clear", "Mary" (lyrics by Mary Sitomer), and "O Come, Emmanuel" (based on "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel").
 

Midnight Conversations (1990)
Margie Hobbs, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, arranger

Arranged and performed on one song: "It's Not a Song".

 

Mostly What I Need is You (2004)
Paulie Heath, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, composer/producer

Includes two original compositions: "Fly Away" and "You're the One" (lyrics to both songs by Paulie Heath).
 

Night and Day (2004)
Shannon Chase, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, orchestrator/performer



 

On Human Destiny (1993)
David Spear, composer
Peter Vantine, pre-score engineer



 

Once Upon a Time (2007)
Thom Stolar, songwriter/performer
Peter Vantine, engineer



 

Onward (2000)
Various Artists, One Foundation
Peter Vantine, composer/producer

Includes four original compositions: "You Are Holy", "Hear His Word" (lyrics by Mary Sitomer), "Tender Flame, Be Here" (lyrics by Mary Sitomer), and "Onward" (instrumental).
 

Out There (2003)
Alice Fraleigh, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, composer/producer

Includes five original compositions: "Thankful", "Out There" (co-composed with Gail Dorey and Alice Fraleigh, lyrics by Gail Dorey and Alice Fraleigh), "Life" (co-composed with Alice Fraleigh, lyrics by Stephen Morin, Alice Fraleigh and Peter Vantine), "Let the River Flow" (co-composed with Alice Fraleigh), and "Nothing But Everything".
 

Peace on Earth (2004)
Tom Misuraca, vocalist
Peter Vantine, arranger/orchestrator



 

Pianoscapes (2006)
Jose Perez, pianist/composer
Peter Vantine, engineer



 

Proclaim His Love (2005)
Mark Bishop Evans, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, arranger/producer



 

Reborn (2005)
Stryper
Peter Vantine, orchestrator

Orchestrated two tracks: "Passion" and "Rain"

 

Rejoice Over You (2006)
Mark Gordon Fee, singer/songwriter/performer
Peter Vantine, producer/composer/arranger/performer



 

Simple Song (2004)
Julie-Ann Aguhob, vocalist
Peter Vantine, composer/pianist/producer

Includes six original compositions: "My Jesus, I Love Thee" (words by William R. Featherstone, c. 1862), "The Swallow" (words by Ogden Nash, from "Innocent Verses"), "Winter's Cry" (for solo piano), "The Gift of Love" (for solo piano), "Psalm 3", and "Little Lamb" (words by William Blake, from "Songs of Innocence").
 

Something to Sleep With (2007)
McAllister Drive
Peter Vantine, orchestrator

Orchestrations on three songs: "Where's the Sun", "So Close But So Far" and "From My Dream"
 

The Story of Christmas (1996)
JLP International
Peter Vantine, arranger/producer



 

To the Waters and the Wild (2004)
Nan Webber, narrator
Peter Vantine, composer



 

Truth (2000)
Michael Sweet, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, orchestrator

Orchestrated and performed the song "Stone".

 

Ultimate Music Makeover:
Michael W. Smith (2005)
Michael Sweet & Stryper, cover of "Friends"
Peter Vantine, string arrangement


 

Your Kind Words (2006)
Rich Schroder, singer/songwriter
Peter Vantine, performer/engineer

Piano and organ was tracked at Peter's former Stoneham-based recording studio and received acclaim for "superb piano and organ sounds" from Metronome Magazine.
 

Film, Television, Multimedia

as Composer:

Noelle (2006)
piano solo track for feature film - David Wall / Volo Films

The Seven Deadly Diseases of Ministry Marketing (2002)
audio book - Berkey Brendel Sheline

Camille (2001)
1921 silent film - Turner Classic Movies

Warner Brothers Online (1997)
Web site

LiveUpdate (1996)
Web site

Stanley & Norman (1992)
Independent short film

Salem Wax Museum (1992)
multimedia exhibit

The Disclosure (1991)
Independent short film

Adrian's Future (1991)
Independent short film

Labtech (1991)
Web site and trade show events

Bed Bugs (1990)
Independent short film

Dancin' Peruvians (1990)
Web site

This is Topsfield (1989)
Tourist Board film

Midnightmare (1989)
Independent short film


as Composer/Arranger with The JLR Group (1994-1996):

Multimedia Encyclopedia
Grolier Interactive

Encycolpedia of American History
Grolier Interactive

Compton's Multimedia Encycolpedia
The Learning Company

The NIV Multimedia Bible
The Learning Company

Pop/Rock MIDI File Collection
Cakewalk

Doonsbury Screensaver
Mindscape

The Magic of Lyn
Theatrical production


as Music Supervisor/Assistant with composer David Spear (1991-1993):

Surviving Everest
National Geographic Explorer (Emmy award winner)

Pentathlon
Dolph Lundgren/David Spade action film

Weird Animals
Disney

Dinosaurs
Disney

Space Center Houston
Imax exhibit