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The Lord’s Prayer – for Today: Now available

June 21, 2018 / Jantz

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.)

World premiere: “Change Ring on FRED GRAMANN”

February 26, 2018 / Jantz

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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

New release: O Little Town of Bethlehem (SATB)

July 27, 2017 / Jantz

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.

O Little Town of Bethlehem – Lorenz

Concert Prelude on “Jesus Loves Me” – in the manner of Clair de lune

July 27, 2017 / Jantz

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.

Premiere of “Thank You” by Ray Boltz (arr. Jantz A. Black)

July 2, 2017 / Jantz

On June 25, 2017, Circle of Praise premiered a special arrangement of the 1988 hit by Ray Boltz titled “Thank You.” The SSA and piano arrangement was commissioned to celebrate the retirement of a beloved pastor.

The video clip is from a pre-service rehearsal, hence the gentleman crossing the steps and the slight background noise.

40th Anniversary of Midland First UMC Handbell Program

April 1, 2017 / Jantz

I’m so proud to be a part of the music ministries at Midland First UMC. Check out the article below from the Midland Daily News describing the preparations for our 40th Anniversary Concert. Continue reading

Away in a Manger (two-part mixed with opt. instruments)

November 6, 2016 / Jantz

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.

World Premiere – We Believe: Meditations on the Nicene Creed

April 17, 2012 / Jantz

On April 11, 2012, a new hymn festival was premiered at Midland First United Methodist Church. It contained hymn settings arranged and orchestrated by Jantz Black, coupled with meditations by Rev. Dr. Charles Keyworth. Each video below contains a meditation and a hymn selection based on a passage in the Nicene Creed.

Click “Continue Reading” to view the remaining videos.

Jantz A. Black

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The Lord’s Prayer – for Today: Now available

World premiere: “Change Ring on FRED GRAMANN”

New release: O Little Town of Bethlehem (SATB)

Concert Prelude on “Jesus Loves Me” – in the manner of Clair de lune

Premiere of “Thank You” by Ray Boltz (arr. Jantz A. Black)

40th Anniversary of Midland First UMC Handbell Program

Away in a Manger (two-part mixed with opt. instruments)

World Premiere – We Believe: Meditations on the Nicene Creed

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