More About Linda

 

Dave and Linda McKechnie

Sheri with sons Reid and Ian

Michael and Sheri Joseph

Baker McKechnie

Mindy and Peter McKechnie

As a Steinway recording artist

I have been privileged to collaborate with my brother, Don Marsh, orchestrator and producer, in recording albums which continue to be the top best-selling instrumental albums in Christian music: Hymnworks I and II, Symphony of Praise I and II, Hymnworks Christmas, A World of Praise, Rhapsody of Love, and Rhapsody of Christmas I and II.  Moments with the Savior, recorded with the London Festival Orchestra, received a 2000 Dove nomination. Through this avenue, Don and I endeavor to reach a broad spectrum of worship traditions and musical tastes. These piano and orchestra recordings have brought peace and inspiration to hundreds of thousands of listeners over the years.

In September 2005, I recorded the Reflections CD in conjunction with my husband, The Rev. Dr. David McKechnie (Dave) in celebration of our 25 years of ministry at Grace Presbyterian Church, Houston, Texas. This is a devotional CD with Dave’s readings from the Word accompanied by my piano arrangements.

Worship Collage is my debut album recorded on a new label, Cool Springs Records, which was released March 2006. This instrumental CD is a collage of hymns with classical and original themes played in a very inspirational and worshipful way.

As a witness through personal appearance

I love to share my music in the concert setting or leading worship for a renewal conference. Other opportunities would be piano and orchestra concerts, special events in your church or city, women's conferences, or keyboard workshops. I enjoy the interatction with the audience by inviting them to sing along or by simply explaining to how the hymn tune relates to the classical theme. My hope is that this would be an unforgettable experience that heightens appreciation and love for the texts and melodies as they are performed in a new and refreshing way. When I share my personal witness of encouragement, I love the reaction to "I was 49 when I signed my first recording contract. Never underestimate God's plan for your life....no matter how old you are!"

As an arranger and resource
for keyboard music

it is a personal goal to make the keyboard music arrangements available from my recordings for others to play for weddng music ideas, string quartets, orchestrations, and handbell music.

Dave and Linda in ministry

In the Fall of 2006, there were several changes in the McKechnie family. After 41 years in the Presbyterian Pastorate, Dave retired from that specific ministry and has taken a new direction in his life. He is now the President of Texas Theological Foundation which launched an extension of Fuller Seminary in the Houston area. Dave has always had a passion for Christian education and mentoring young people. This extension is instrumental in educating future pastors and leaders from many denominations for the 21st century. In June, 2011, Texas Fuller purchased a building on Richmond near the Sam Houston Parkway. This wonderful space will house all offices, library, several classrooms and common areas for fellowship. The staff is excited to renovate and furnish the space within the next few months.

After celebrating 25 years of minstry at Grace Presbyterian Church, Houston, we expected to slow down. However, on Easter 2007, Dave became the Interim Pastor of First Presbyterian, Houston where he served for three years until Jim Birchfield was called as Senior Pastor.  God still had more plans. On March 15, 2011, Dave became the Interim Pastor of Eastminster Presbyterian in Wichita Kansas. Because of Dave's responsibilities with Texas Fuller, we have kept our Houston home and travel between Wichita and Houston. We are grateful to God to continue in ministry together.

Our family

Dave and I have been blessed with a wonderful family. My family is a gift from God. There is a lot of love and comminication! They have supported me in every way as I added “recording artist” to my “wife, mother, and grandmother” titles!

Our daughter Sheri (Joseph) and husband, Michael, live in Charlotte, NC with their sons, Ian and Reid. Michael is a Senior Vice President of Bank of America and Sheri is on the Development staff at Levine Childrens Hospital and a volunteer with the Junior League of Charlotte.

Our son, The Rev. Peter McKechnie and his wife, Mindy, live in Knoxville, TN and are pursuing God's call to a new ministry  Mindy enjoys being a strong partner in creating an inviting home environment. Their son, Baker, brings a lot of joy to their busy lives. In 2010, a new baby brother, Bo, was added to the family

A Word from Linda

I sincerely hope that as you progress through this website, I may reflect a strong witness to my Christian faith and be an encouragement to you through my recordings on CD, or through the keyboard music and orchestrations that are now available from these recordings for you to perform.

About LInda

Linda grew up in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, in a very musical family and started playing the piano at the age of four. As a 2nd grader, Linda remembers accompanying her 2nd grade class for their Christmas program. Unusual as it might seem, she loved to practice, play by ear, compose her own melodies, and had a real passion to express her young Christian faith through the hymns and choruses of the church.
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