We Are The Church

Hymn Arrangements For Every Occasion - Arrangement: Smith Gail. Par SMITH GAIL. This comprehensive edition contains a wealth of music for virtually every situation and church occasion such as: preludes, interludes, postludes, prayer time, Communion, offertory, Christmas, Easter, Father's Day, funerals, graduation, Mother's Day, patriotic occasions, Thanksgiving, weddings, missionary conferences, as well as pieces for children's programs, special solos that require a more advanced technique, and some contemporary piano pieces. Selections include: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God - Am I A Soldier of the Cross? - Brethren, We Have Met to Worship - God Moves in a Mysterious Way - More About Jesus - God So Loved the World - Standing on the Promises - Peace, Perfect Peace - Amazing Grace - and more. Standard notation. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Sacred - Hymnals / Recueil / Piano

Judith BlezzardThis book looks at English church music from a new standpoint. It examines the relationship between English church music and the various types of other music that have influenced its development revealing a vigorous tradition of interplay with extraneous musical material that is seldom apparent from the ways in which music is presented for church use. The borrowing of music from churches outside England is explored and a large section is devoted to the often surprisingly ingenious ways in which secular music has since the beginnings of the English church been appropriated as music for worship - often with controversial results. From madrigal tomusic-hall from plainsong to popular styles: these and many other kinds of music have lent both styles and material to sacred music with English texts. By examining these musical transformations this book demonstrates that English church music is far from being an exclusively insular and retrospective repertory as is often presumed to be the case. Although the book with its use of musical examples is designed primarily for the general musical reader - both amateur and professional its broadly historical approach will appeal to those interested in English cultural heritage the church and its worship.ISBN 0 85249 784 9

This collection presents pieces for the end of the church year, particularly repertoire from the 19th century which can also be played at funerals.

This new publication continues the successful series of organ music for church services, concert use and special services. It has been conceived for use in all church denominations and targets professional as well as non-professional church musicians.

The collection also contains an index, short biographical notes in two languages (Ger/Eng) and a detailed foreword. / [Musique d'Orgue pour Céremonie religieuse de Fin d'Année et Funérailles] / Célébrations / Partitions /

The series 'ORGAN PLUS ONE' contains pieces which are freely-composed or based on hymn tunes, both original works as well as arrangements.

The editions include solo parts in C, Bb, Eb and F, which can be played by violin, flute, oboe, clarinet, trumpet and horn in F. The range of the solo instrument parts is in the middle register, making this series particularly appealing to non-professional church musicians and instrumentalists.

The hallmark of this edition ' flexible instrumentation with easy playability ' ensures that the pieces can easily be tackled and are fun to play for church services, musical evenings and small concerts. Idiomatic instrumental arrangements and the stylistic variety of the pieces guarantee success for both organists and instrumentalists.

The contents of the volumes correspond to the seasons of the church year:
- Advent / Christmas
- Passion / Easter
- Epiphany / Whitsun / Pentecost
- Death and Eternity / Funerals
- Praise and Thanks
- Divine Service
- Communion
- Special Services (baptisms / weddings) / Célébrations / Klomp, Carsten / Partition Partie séparée / Agrafé /

Uses: Church Heritage Commitment Reformation Scripture: Psalm 18:2-3 Revelation 19:7-9 This is an epic anthem whose content challenges the church to find her unity and calling. The chorus brings the theme into focus We are the Church we are the Bride we are the lost who've been fully justified. There is a strong crescendo of purpose as this piece develops and the final chorus sings like a sacred concerto with piano and choir proclaiming confidence in Christ. Some vocal divisi allows larger groups to fully engage while the thoughtful part-writing and ranges encourage smaller ensembles. Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba perc pno hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

The Gospel of the Passion according to St Mark by John Sanders used in Cathedrals and churches worldwide in Passiontide in Year B. A profound and beautiful setting.

For Voice Body & Soul-This valuable resource is essential for every church choir director. These warm-ups and activities will help prepare voices bodies and spirits to share the Word through song. The opening prayers and meditations will help centeryour rehearsals. The vocal exercises will guide singers to produce a free and open tone develop clean articulation and diction improve resonance and intonation – all while singing inspirational words and passages. Thegroup activities will develop a camaraderie that every church choir should know. The enclosed enhanced audio CD provides a demonstration recording of each vocal exercise to use with full choir small group or individual practice plus printable reproducible projectable PDFs of each singer exercise. Use these meaningful exercises prayers and activities to enhance your music ministry at any level.

The Nine Glens Of Antrim - Nine Easy Pieces For Piano is a songbook featuring nine distinctly Irish-themed original compositions by renowned composer and teacher June Armstrong for grades two to four standard, designed to teach and reinforce technique and stylistic interpretation.Composer June Armstrong has taken the glens of County Antrim in Ireland as the inspiration for nine new Piano pieces that attempt to capture the atmosphere of the varied landscape. From the astonishing monuments of caves and valleys to calmer, more tranquil waterfalls and rivers, Armstrong has successfully composed pieces to help a student imagine and evoke the natural beauty of a landscape through the musical medium. The concept that Armstrong has tried to incorporate is that the expressiveness of the Piano as an instrument is something that students should be familiar with, and so this book will teach you how to create atmosphere while using the musical theory you are familiar with.One of the most impressive things about The Nine Glens Of Antrim is the hard work that the composer has put into creating these pieces as well as incorporating Irish music and the Irish landscape. At the beginning of the songbook Armstrong goes into great detail about what each piece symbolises, as well as a small amount of Irish history and legend. She intertwines this with detailed playing instructions, making learning entertaining and informative as well as inspiring. In the notes for the piece titled ?Layd Church?, the student is told that?A small stream runs along the side of the church, the sound of which, together with birdsong, is the only music you will hear there now. If you wish to play this successfully, you will need to listen to birds singing!?It is this personality and friendly tone that makes learning from The Nine Glens Of Antrim a joy.The songs themselves are subtle, pretty and precisely composed, perfect for a student who already has a good grasp of playing in a variety of keys, at different tempos and in alternative time signatures. Armstrong also leaves certain expressive elements up to the performer, so the flexibility would suit a student who is keen to bring some character and feeling to the piece. Each song represents a different challenge, and attempts to introduce a novel style and technique, so the use of the natural beauty of a landscape provides an anchor for students to connect the theory with the practice. To hear a recording of each track free of charge, just head to the composer's own website, where you can also view photographs symbolising each song to inspire you to begin your learning of The Nine Glens of Antrim today. / Piano

Here is a method that trains organists properly for the traditional role of accompanying hymns and providing suitable service music. It is a comprehensive approach that introduces the techniques of Organ playingstep-by-step. Aimed at pianists of grade 5 standard plus The Church Organist begins by introducing the Organ its console manuals and stops before exploring the pedals good manuals and pedalstechnique coordinating hands with feet proper use of stops the basics of improvisation and many other skills important to today’s church organist.

230 folk songs and spirituals, religious and secular, arranged for piano and voice. From joyous gospel to deeply felt blues, this wonderful collection contains vintage songs sung and played through the years by black Americans - at work, in church and for pure entertainment. Included are spirituals, blues, work songs and a variety of social and dance songs. This is an indispensable treasury of music for singers, musicians and all readers seeking a comprehensive sourcebook of black American folk music. It will be equally welcomed at parties, family get-togethers, sing-alongs, church events and other gatherings where people want to play and sing these classic folk songs thatare an integral part of American musical history./ Recueil / Chant et Piano