A song written for ALF Class 28
Note: there's a number of inside jokes here that may not make sense to others.

You wanted a musical
But you’re not gonna get one
All I can offer is a few thoughts in song.

When I consider
The best class: Twenty-eight
My heart is full of gratitude and love

For we have become friends and confidantes
Now a family of Tacoma icons
So when days are gray
What would Alan say?

If you need me, just call
Coo-coo-ca-choo
And I’ll be there
For whatever you’re going through
Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo

Dad jokes and hot tubs 
and tears that heal
Remind us that we’re human, to give grace and be real

Savory conversations 
and great advice.
And you can’t read a poem without reading it twice.
And you can’t read a poem without reading it twice.

For we have become friends and confidantes
Now a family of Tacoma icons
So when days are gray
What would Alan say?

If you need me, just call
Coo-coo-ca-choo
And I’ll be there
For whatever you’re going through
Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo

Together we removed the limits
Saw that we could go the distance
And help each other as we climb.
I’m gonna keep investing in you
Cause I believe in you
And I believe in us!

For we have become friends and confidantes
Now a family of Tacoma icons
So when days are gray
What would Alan say?

If you need me, just call
Coo-coo-ca-choo
And I’ll be there
For whatever you’re going through
Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo

CooCooCaChoo

A song written for ALF Class 28
Note: this song contains a lot of inside jokes that may not make sense to others.

You wanted a musical
But you’re not gonna get one
All I can offer is a few thoughts in song.

When I consider
The best class: Twenty-eight
My heart is full of gratitude and love

For we have become friends and confidantes
Now a family of Tacoma icons
So when days are gray
What would Alan say?

If you need me, just call
Coo-coo-ca-choo
And I’ll be there
For whatever you’re going through
Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-Carolynne-choo.

Dad jokes and hot tubs 
and tears that heal
Remind us that we’re human, to give grace and be real

Savory conversations 
and great advice.
And you can’t read a poem without reading it twice.
And you can’t read a poem without reading it twice.

For we have become friends and confidantes
Now a family of Tacoma icons
So when days are gray
What would Alan say?

If you need me, just call
Coo-coo-ca-choo
And I’ll be there
For whatever you’re going through
Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo.

Together we removed the limits
Saw that we could go the distance
And help each other as we climb.
I’m gonna keep investing in you
Cause I believe in you
And I believe in us!

For we have become friends and confidantes
Now a family of Tacoma icons
So when days are gray
What would Alan say?

If you need me, just call
Coo-coo-ca-choo
And I’ll be there
For whatever you’re going through
Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-ca-choo, Coo-coo-Carolynne-choo.

Song written for Tacoma Girls Camp 2014
Upbeat and inspirational
Written and performed by Erin Guinup and Hal Hartzell

Lyrics:
I want to do what’s right, to live a life that’s true,
Express the Savior’s word in all that I do.
One day I might be called, to defend what I believe;
Not with swords or anger, but with love and courtesy.

Christ showed the way, He gave His life for everyone;
He taught and forgave; He did not leave out anyone –
He taught that sin, keeps the soul from being free;
And so I’ll follow, and praise eternally.

I will follow Him, whatever comes along,
I know that He trusts me, to stand and be strong;
Anchored in my faith, I will not let go,
He’ll keep me safe and warm, despite the winds that blow –
Those waves cannot move me, from the strait and narrow way;
If I don’t let go, I’ll live with Him someday.

Sometimes you’ll stand alone, be mocked or lose a friend,
His word cannot be changed, or made to sway to earthly trends.
Be kind and not afraid, fear not what man can do;
As you cling to Him, His love will see you through.



I Will Follow Him

The midi track for "A Key Was Turned in Latter Days"
LDS Hymn 310 arranged by Erin Guinup for Lincoln Ward Relief Society

A Key Was Turned In Latter Days With Piano

This was my father's favorite Christmas Carol and I arranged a solo arrangement three years ago and was later asked to turn it into a choral arrangement which was premiered by Northwest Repertory Singers in December 2013.  

10 Good King Wenceslas

I wrote this song in 2012 but was unhappy with it and didn't know how to fix it.  I sat on it for several years.  I went to Shane Adams songwriting masterclass yesterday and we reworked the chorus and repaired the verses and bridge and I performed it two hours later in a concert at Resonance in Bellevue, WA.  There are still a few tweaks to be made but I'm much happier with the direction this song is taking.  This song is inspired by the life of Mary Fielding Smith.  I love the message of pushing through when things are hard and not getting too discouraged when the path is not immediately clear.  I can do hard things.

I Can Do Hard Things Performance

I wrote this song for my daughter's baptism into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2007.  This take was recorded live in December 2012.

Original song and vocals by Erin Guinup
Guitar by Hal Hartzell

Miracle

Mark Hayes arrangement of this holiday classic.  

Vocals by Erin Guinup

O Holy Night

From Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore.  Performed live with Northwest Repertory Singers in March 2010.

03  Benedette queste carte

Kurt Weill's "That's Him" with pianist Denes VanParys.  Recorded in 2010

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