Sara Lyn Baril, was raised in small town southern Alberta, Canada. She began composing music at a very young age. When she was 16, she began to score some of her compositions into sheet music, which were subsequently performed by talented friends at various functions. Her music has been widely performed over the last 15 years at various functions, church programs, sacrament meetings, lessons and other events across the world.
She has composed music for a Christmas cantata, entitled “Glorious Is His Name”, (performed in 1999 in Raymond, Alberta and again in 2004 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan), and music for and LDS Stake play entitled “Finding My Way” performed in 2003, also in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
In the fall of 2006, when her black binder of printed music began to burst at the seams and after much encouragement from people in her hometown, she began publishing her sheet music in local bookstores. The ball began to roll very quickly after she sent a few songs down LDS music producer, Greg Hansen, and by spring 2007, her debut album, “Thy Healing Hands – Songs of Comfort and Peace” was released.
In 2015, Sara released a second album, Come To Know Him, which includes an additional 13 songs about Jesus Christ and His gospel – sequel in some ways to Thy Healing Hands. This collection includes many songs written from her young adult years, as well as several new compositions. Both album projects include professional LDS vocal talents of Rebecca Lopez, Daniel Beck, David Osmond, April Meservy, Julie Rose, Dallyn Vail Bayles, Keith McKay Evans, Sara Bethany Ham, and others.
Sara enjoys writing inspirational and gospel themed music, although she has also composed several children’s songs and occasionally a country or love song. She has also written various songs to support various and annual organization themes within the LDS Church. This music has been sung and loved by the Young Women, Primary and Relief Society groups in areas she has lived and served and throughout the world.
Sara enjoys writing about many topics, but writing songs about the Savior has always been her most fulfilling endeavour. One of her more popular songs “Light The World”, which she wrote for the #LIGHTtheWORLD initiative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has been sung and loved all over the world. It was produced in 2017 with vocals by America’s Got Talent finalist, Evie Clair, and her son, Benson Baril.
With numerous Christmas titles, songs for children, youth, and other groups, Sara’s music has began to find its way into many homes and settings, both church and otherwise. It has been a special opportunity and blessing for her share her testimony of Jesus Christ through music and to contribute to the light and love that the world so desperately needs. She hopes to create and share messages of hope and inspiration for many years to come!
She and her husband, Mark, have five children and reside in southern Alberta, Canada. When she’s not writing music, she’s busy being a mom (and now a grandma)!
REVIEWS
Sara’s music is uplifting, calming and peaceful. When you are seeking for an answer to prayer. It’s music like Sara’s that brings comfort.
Susan B., California
Music that feeds and uplifts the soul! Simply beautifully written! I have been deeply touched by Sara’s music. A true talent and messenger of love and hope to all who hear her music.
Adrianna B., Texas
Sara’s music has a profound effect on me as it fosters an environment where I can feel the spirit in abundance. I love listening to her music in my home especially in the mornings, as it helps set the proper atmosphere for my day.
Julie B., Utah
I love her music! You can’t help but feel the spirit when you listen to it.
Michelle H., Tennesee
A family favorite collection of creatively coordinated chords and a much needed source of songful solace!
Caitlin A., Virginia
What I absolutely LOVE about Sara’s music is that you feel her passion for righteousness and doing good. Inspiring lyrics, moving melody lines…it’s so good to know that there are people like Sara in this world.
Garth W. Smith, Vista, Arkansas – www.garthsmithmusic.com
Sara has made the hard times easier with her music! Her music inspires me! It helps me to see myself and my Savior in a brighter light! I love this music and the way it has made my life better!
Jennifer E., Alberta
I am in love with these songs! I can’t wait to be able to sing them in church!
Kelsie F., Taylor, AZ
Truly inspired songwriter.
Phoebe M., Mesa, AZ
Beautiful music made by a very inspirational woman. Brings peace.
Karen P.
I love “Light the World”. The words bring hope and the music is calming, yet compels me to try hard to live as the Savior did. Such a beautiful reminder of the power we all have to make a difference.
Sharon E.
Amazing and inspirational music. The songs will bring light to your day!
McKaya M., Toronto, Ontario
Sara has a heart of gold and you can hear her love for the Savior in her songs. Pure and inspirational.
April Meservy, Utah – www.aprilmeservy.com
As the producer of “Sounds of Sunday” for 19 radio stations, I feel “Thy Healing Hands” from Sara Lyn Baril is an exceptional inspirational album. It contains original new songs from some of the finisest singers in the LDS community, and Greg Hansen’s arrangements are amazing! We play several songs from this album. One that we play most frequently is a “A Place to Heal” by April Meservy, a beautiful tribute to the temple.
Carl Watkins – www.soundsofSunday.com
Each song contains an inspiring and individual mini sermon that reaches the very core of one’s heart. The simple and beautiful melodies make these messages impossible to forget. A truly inspired work.
Naomi C., Cardston, Alberta