The River
by Brian Doerksen
Piano Trio - Digital Sheet Music

This beautiful, contemporary worship song by BRIAN DOERKSEN, MICHAEL HANSEN, and BRIAN THIESSEN is arranged as an instrumental trio (for VIOLIN and CELLO with PIANO accompaniment). The gently rhythmic style of this instrumental piece creates a reverent, yet upbeat and uplifting atmosphere and is an ideal selection for any church setting; especially during Lent or for baptisms and communion services.

The first verse begins with the two parts playing solo for one phrase each, then the VIOLIN leads with the melody for the remainder of the verse while the CELLO adds a straight-forward harmony. The song begins in the key of C major and then after the repeat of the first verse, the piano interlude transitions to the key of D major for the final verse. The audio sample begins at the pickup to measure 6 after the piano introduction.

Ranges for the string instruments are as follows: VIOLIN ~ G4 to B5; CELLO ~ G2 to D4. For both the VIOLIN and CELLO, all notes are playable in the first position. With the limited range and technical difficulty, this arrangement is an excellent choice for early-intermediate string players.

The purchase price includes these printing options:
1. a grand staff (8 pages) with all parts on each page
2. separate scores for the CELLO and VIOLIN (2 pages each) and PIANO (4 pages)