Church Instrumentalist, Bk. 1a

SKU: GI.G-4887

ISBN 9781579993825.

How can I use technology to help my group sound more professional? What features should I look for in an electronic keyboard? My choir would like to make CD. What equipment do I need? How can I use technology to improve my sight-reading skills? The answers to these and other common questions asked of author Don Muro at his music technology workshops can be found in The Church Musician’s Guide to Music Technology! This informative and accessible book is written for both contemporary and traditional church musicians—organists, pianists, guitarists, other instrumentalists, singers, and directors of all kinds. Covering a wide range of topics, Muro dives into technology issues relating to performance, recording, notation, composition/arranging, and musicianship, identifying the areas of music technology most useful to church musicians. With clear and concise explanations and suggestions, this book is a must-have reference for every church musician! Don Muro is a nationally recognized leader and lecturer on music technology as well as an accomplished church musician and composer of liturgical music. In this book, he draws on his unique additional experience as a performer, author, educator, recording engineer, and producer. He lives on Long Island, NY with his wife.

SKU: HL.35027891

UPC: 884088565688. 5x5 inches.

Uses: Reformation, Church Anniversary

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16; Isaiah 40:10; Hebrews 13:5

Celebrating the strong truths of faith, this rhythmic piece is ideal for both concert and worship. The colorful orchestrations add sizzle for the instrumentalist while the use of the familiar hymn, How Firm a Foundation, draws the audience close. Written in a “Copland-esque” style, this sturdy song is ideal for church heritage or Reformation gatherings.

SKU: GI.G-10000IB

This is the two-volume, spiral-bound B-flat Instrument Edition for the Gather—Fourth Edition hymnal.   This edition provides solo instrument accompaniments and descants for most of the hymns, psalms, songs, and service music in Gather, Fourth Edition. It offers the parish instrumentalist an opportunity to lend instrumental enhancement to the assembly song. The settings have been drawn from many sources including the original composer of the piece along with GIA editors who wrote parts as well.   Gather, Fourth Edition has been intentionally designed to be GIA’s most representative and relevant Catholic hymnal to date.    The musical contents represent the contemporary Catholic church, featuring a culturally diverse roster of composers and a wider breadth of musical styles.   Gather, Fourth Edition is also designed to work seamlessly with various digital assets, making it accessible and relevant in our technology-based world. It is the first hardbound GIA hymnal to be fully coordinated for use with OneLicense, GIA’s Hymnals App, and the new GIA Choral Cloud Subscription.

SKU: GI.G-1057

Gary Daigle has been an important collaborator on many composer collections, serving as arranger, instrumentalist, composer and recording engineer. Named Pastoral Musician of the Year at the NPM 2019 convention, GIA is pleased to release Gary’s first solo collection in over 20 years. Way, Truth, and Life exhibits a wide variety of musical styles. Not only has Gary provided new melodies for familiar texts, he was reworked some standard tunes, thereby breathing new life into classic melodies. With music for children’s choir, contemporary ensemble, choral arrangements, including music in both English and Spanish for congregational use, this collection has appeal to many liturgical musicians and assemblies. We are proud to highlight the work of this beloved GIA composer and musician. CONTENTS: Way, Truth, and Life • Come, All You People / Uyai Mose • Hear the Choirs of Angels Sing • What Is This Place • The Earth Is Full of Goodness • El Señor Es Mi Pastor / The Lord Is My Shepherd • I Will Praise Your Name • Why Have You Abandoned Me? • Our Blessing Cup • Psalm 63: As Morning Breaks • One Thing I Ask of You, O God • The Summons: Will You Come and Follow Me • Sing a New Church.

SKU: LO.70-2445L

ISBN 9780787779047.

Start your worship service in a distinct and creative fashion with this unique resource by longtime church musician Lloyd Larson. These hymn settings enable collaboration between the pianist, scripture reader, vocal soloist, and/or instrumentalist, all while promoting congregational singing. With standard chorale harmonizations for the initial verses and inspiring key changes leading to a freely harmonized final stanza, this resource adds depth to your worship experience.

SKU: GI.G-9866

UPC: 785147986638.

Gary Daigle has been an important collaborator on many composer collections, serving as arranger, instrumentalist, composer and recording engineer. Named Pastoral Musician of the Year at the NPM 2019 convention, GIA is pleased to release Gary’s first solo collection in over 20 years. Way, Truth, and Life exhibits a wide variety of musical styles. Not only has Gary provided new melodies for familiar texts, he has reworked some standard tunes, thereby breathing new life into classic melodies. With music for children’s choir, contemporary ensemble, choral arrangements, including music in both English and Spanish for congregational use, this collection has appeal to many liturgical musicians and assemblies. We are proud to highlight the work of this beloved GIA composer and musician. CONTENTS: Way, Truth, and Life • Come, All You People / Uyai Mose • Hear the Choirs of Angels Sing • What Is This Place • The Earth Is Full of Goodness • El Señor Es Mi Pastor / The Lord Is My Shepherd • I Will Praise Your Name • Why Have You Abandoned Me? • Our Blessing Cup • Psalm 63: As Morning Breaks • One Thing I Ask of You, O God • The Summons: Will You Come and Follow Me • Sing a New Church.

SKU: LO.765762213401

UPC: 765762213401.

The fresh and creative Allegis Orchestral Series is designed to give small to mid-sized churches an instrumental resource that can be played with a mix of players, but includes everything the large church orchestra needs, as well. These moderately difficult hymn arrangements have been created in popular styles that your instrumentalists and congregation alike with love. With three accompaniment options (piano, live rhythm section, or recorded rhythm tracks) this series fits the needs of any size group, from eight players to a full orchestra. Everything you need for practice and performance is included on the Enhanced CD: printable instrumental parts, optional instrumental parts, capo guitar parts, and rhythm/piano accompaniment, plus the rhythm accompaniment track and demonstration track. Minimum Instrumentation: Part 1 – Fl; Part 2 – Ob (Cl, S Sax); Part 3 – Cl (A Sax); Part 4 – Tpt; Part 5 – Tpt (A Sax); Part 6 – Hn (A Sax, Cl); Part 7 – Tbn (Bari TC, T Sax).

SKU: LO.765762191808

UPC: 765762191808.

The fresh and creative Allegis Orchestral Series is designed to give small to mid-sized churches an instrumental resource that can be played with a mix of players, but includes everything the large church orchestra needs, as well. These moderately difficult hymn arrangements have been created in popular styles that your instrumentalists and congregation alike with love. With three accompaniment options (piano, live rhythm section, or recorded rhythm tracks) this series fits the needs of any size group, from eight players to a full orchestra. Everything you need for practice and performance is included on the Enhanced CD: printable instrumental parts, optional instrumental parts, capo guitar parts, and rhythm/piano accompaniment, plus the rhythm accompaniment track and demonstration track. Minimum Instrumentation: Part 1 – Fl; Part 2 – Ob (Cl, S Sax); Part 3 – Cl (A Sax); Part 4 – Tpt; Part 5 – Tpt (A Sax); Part 6 – Hn (A Sax, Cl); Part 7 – Tbn (Bari TC, T Sax).