On Sunday, April 17 (Easter Sunday), a new arrangement was premiered for handbells and string quintet.
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On October 17, 2021, Jantz Black’s new composition “Jubilant Praise” was premiered by the combined handbell programs of Midland First United Methodist Church, Midland, MI. The piece was commissioned in honor of Connie Nicholson, longtime ringer and director. Jantz was on hand to conduct the premiere. The dedication of the piece reads:
Commissioned in honor of Connie Nicholson for her twenty-nine exemplary years directing Prime Chimers, Genesis Ringers, Rejoice Ringers, Joyful Bells, and the Carillon Choir, and forty-four dedicated years ringing bells at the First United Methodist Church of Midland, Michigan. Through her music ministry, Connie taught others to love God, to love each other, and to love handbells.
Christmas 2020 has been unlike any other in recent memory. Here’s a virtual premiere of my choral setting of “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.”
My newest anthem is now available through Beckenhorst Press. A full audio recording and preview images are available here:
https://www.beckenhorstpress.com/o-day-of-peace-that-dimly-shines/
My arrangement of “Joshua Fit the Battle” is now available on SheetMusicPlus.com. Just follow this link!
This piece is moderately advanced, but not unnecessarily difficult. Paying careful attention to the stylistic articulations, sparse pedaling, and rhythmic drive is most important.
Albert H. Malotte’s beloved setting of “The Lord’s Prayer” gets a refreshing piano-vocal treatment – for today – with new harmonies and flourishes, bringing an old standard into the 21st century. The piano accompaniment is challenging but rewarding, and the familiar vocal line gets a few new treatments.
Suitable for church or concert hall.
All FIVE settings are available:
(These settings are available only on SheetMusicPlus. I am not authorized to sell or distribute these separately due to copyrights held by Hal Leonard and G. Schirmer.)
It was an exciting weekend to premiere “Change Ring on FRED GRAMANN” on February 25 in front of Fred Gramann himself. This event was held in Kettering, Ohio at the Adventist Church. Many thanks to the Carillon Choir of Midland First United Methodist Church for their work and dedication.
Above: Fred Gramann and Jantz Black. Continue reading
Fall/Christmas release from Lorenz/SoundForth – my SATB setting of “O Little Town of Bethlehem.”
This setting pairs the familiar text with an original tune set for choir and piano.
Here is an advanced setting of “Jesus Loves Me,” paired with portions of Claude Debussy’s “Clair de lune.”
Concert Prelude on “Jesus Loves Me” at SheetMusicPlus
Below is a full-length recording of this setting, as played by Jantz Black.
https://www.augsburgfortress.org/store/product/1908/Away-in-a-Manger
This easy but lyrical setting of a beloved carol is set with optional oboe and flute.
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