Melinda Allred is a sacred composer and arranger, seeking to share the goodness of God through music. Her music includes original choral works and creative hymn arrangements designed to invite the Spirit, deepen faith in Jesus Christ, and be accessible for real-life church ensembles.
Recognitions
- Award of Distinction — Church Music Submissions, Anthem category (2025) “Within His Holy House”
- Award of Merit — Church Music Submission, Instrumental category (2025) “Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee”
- Featured in The Friend magazine (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints): “The Day That Changed Everything” (February 2026)
- Award of Distinction — Church Music Submission, Children’s Song category (2024): “The Day That Changed Everything”
- Selected Winner — BYU Women’s Conference (2023): “Because of Him”
📩 Contact: melindaallredmusic@gmail.com
About me:
If you were to look in my high school yearbook where the seniors were asked about their dreams for the future, next to my name it would say:
“I want to have my very own white baby grand piano in the middle of a big ballroom and write music about Jesus.”
Fast forward a few decades…
I definitely don’t have a ballroom.
And the white baby grand didn’t happen either.
But the part about writing music about Jesus?
I never gave up on that part.
So here I am, trying to make 17-year-old Melinda proud.
But truthfully, I’m here because I have repeatedly felt compelled by the Spirit to follow this path and share my music with the world—even on the days when I feel completely inadequate.
I continue on this path because I want to be a source of peace in a troubled world.
I want to be a light.
I want to be a force for goodness.
And most of all, I want to help others feel the Spirit and come unto Christ.
So take a look through my music, and I hope you find something that speaks to your heart, whether it’s a unique arrangement of a lesser-known hymn or something entirely new and original.
If you’ve found your way here, welcome in! I’m so glad you are here. I hope you find something that speaks to your heart and soul.