This majestic and triumphant setting celebrates the cross as the symbol of Christ’s love. Ideal for Easter and Eastertide services.
This beloved text is reimagined with a fresh, original melody supported by a gentle, expressive piano accompaniment. The music mirrors the message: even as we navigate life’s storms, God offers a profound inner calm that steadies the soul. With such grace poured over us, the response of the heart is a song that cannot be contained.
https://www.hopepublishing.com/W266544_HOW_CAN_I_KEEP_FROM_SINGING
This time-honored hymn tenderly expresses Christ’s invitation to “come home;” echoing the compassionate call extended to all who are weary. The arrangement’s lush harmonies and gentle treatment of the hymn evoke a sense of peace and longing. Like the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11-32), it reminds us that Christ stands patiently at the door waiting and watching for the weary to return home.
This creative arrangement of the classic hymn tune will dance into the hearts of your ringers with its upbeat, jaunty rhythms, giving fresh life to a well loved melody. Scored for handbells and piano, which offers added support, and makes this a joyful addition to any program.
https://www.hopepublishing.com/W263154_DANCE_ON_PRAISE_TO_THE_LORD
This time-honored German carol is newly arranged for SATB choir and organ. The first two stanzas unfold in warm two-part harmony in D major before rising to F major and a rich four-part texture. A brief choral coda tenderly reinforces the uplifting words, “God…lightens every load.”
https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/productgroup/2265/Lo-How-a-Rose-E-er-Blooming
This SATB arrangement about God being all around us in the light, the sea, the rain, and “in the dream of a world made new” is appropriate for both church and school. You can find it here:
This lyrical setting of the beloved carol brings a new sensitivity to the familiar tune and text. Scored for SATB and piano, as well as optional strings, this piece is Jantz’s first in the First Plymouth Choral Series, and his first release with MorningStar Music. Available here:
https://www.morningstarmusic.com/catalog/product/view/sku/50-5027*
Here’s an accessible but beautiful arrangement of the lovely tune, ST COLUMBA, set for 3-5 octaves of handbells. Published by Hope Publishing and available here: https://www.hopepublishing.com/W243067_THE_KING_OF_LOVE_MY_SHEPHERD_IS
Here’s a fun but not-too-difficult arrangement of “Cold December Flies Away” with a touch of madrigal flavor with “fa la la la las.” Suitable for church or school settings, this is available in SATB or 3-part mixed from Hope Publishing, here: https://www.hopepublishing.com/W246448_COLD_DECEMBER_FLIES_AWAY
This arrangement for SATB and piano is an elegant and expressive journey. The text is especially suited for Lent, but could also be used any time a song about devotion or faithfulness is needed. Sections of unison singing give way to rich harmonies and independent 4-part textures that are beautiful without being difficult.
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