Choir; orchestra (piano, violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, oboe, B-flat trumpet, french horn and percussion (chimes, suspended cymbal & timpani))

SKU: HP.C5175O

Composed by George Bennard. Arranged by Joel Raney. Piano Accompaniment with Optional Orchestra. Lent, General Worship, Cross of Christ, Joy, Stewardship, Sacred. Set of Instrumental Parts. Hope Publishing Company #C5175O. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C5175O).

UPC: 763628144234. By George Bennard. 1 Corinthians 1:22-25, 2 Timothy 4:8, Galatians 6:14, Hebrews 12:2, John 14:3, John 19:17-24, Luke 23:33-43, Mark 15:22-44, Revelation 2:10, Revelation 3:11.

Beloved hymn by George Bennard Joel Raney has taken the words of George Bennard's beloved hymn and set them to a powerful original melody, creating a dramatic presentation of the Passion story. Ideal for Good Friday, the impact of this piece grows in resonance as strains of Bennard's original melody comes forth in the major key. The Orchestration includes a Conductor's Score and parts for: Piano, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Oboe, B-flat Trumpet, French Horn and Percussion (chimes, suspended cymbal & timpani).

SATB choir, piano reduction - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-9047

Composed by George Bennard. Arranged by Jerrell R. Gray. Exaltation of the Cross, Good Friday, Palm Sunday. African American Church Music Series. Tune Name: Old Rugged Cross. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #9047. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-9047).

UPC: 785147904700. English. Text by George Bennard.

Singing “The Old Rugged Cross” as a simple hymn can be a soul-stirring experience, but Gray’s treatment of this chestnut is at turns comfortable as a well-worn sweater, then affecting as a cool breeze on a hot day. Subtle harmonies underscore the text in a fresh way without being avant-garde for its own sake.

Handbells (3 octaves) - Moderately Easy

SKU: LO.HB381

Composed by George Bennard. Arranged by Kevin McChesney. Chapel Bell Series. General, Holy Week, Lent, Sacred. Handbell score. Lorenz Publishing Company #HB381. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company (LO.HB381).

UPC: 000308017069.

The ethereal harmonies (suspended bells, struck with mallets) of the opening eight measures, signal a unique setting of this well-loved tune. The balance of the work musically creates the perfect atmosphere for prayer and meditation . Captivating.

Choral (SATB, Orchestra)

SKU: HP.C6399

Composed by Mary McDonald. Piano Accompaniment. Hymn Arrangements, Faith & Faithfulness, Jesus Christ - Cross, Passion & Death. Octavo. 12 pages. Hope Publishing Company #C6399. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6399).

UPC: 763628163990. Mary McDonald.

Classic hymn Here is a lush and beautiful setting of George Bennard's beloved Lenten hymn. In a refreshing twist, the setting begins in a stately 4/4, eventually moving into the traditional 3/4 where it builds to a glorious finish.

By Bennard, George. Arranged by Joel Raney. For Orchestra. (SATB). Cross of Christ, Good Friday, Holy Week, Sacrifice and Sacred. Print Music Single (SATB). 12 pages. Published by Hope Publishing Company.

Piano Solo. Arranged by Carol Tornquist. Sacred Folio. Size 9.25x12 inches. 248 pages. Published by Word Music.