Format : Sheet music
Three hymn tunes bought in line with modern sensibilities and arranged for unison voice and organ.
SKU: GI.G-8572
ISBN 9781622770007. English. Text by Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.
Widely regarded as one of the best hymn writers of our time, Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. wrote almost six hundred hymn texts. In addition to the three hundred previously published in earlier volumes, this collection makes available seventy-five more hymns, songs, and carols. Many of these texts are based on lectionary readings, and all are set to familiar hymn tunes. Stuempfle’s poetic grasp of scriptural images coupled with his impeccable sense of meter breathe modern relevance into the familiar and treasured tune suggestions. These contemporary texts will also delight and inspire composers looking for quality hymn texts to set. .
SKU: HP.8524
UPC: 763628185244. Daniel Charles Damon.
Dan Damon is known as one of a few persons who are gifted both in crafting texts and composing tunes, and he constantly strives to build on these gifts. In this collection of 35 new hymns and songs, Dan's texts continue to break new ground, exploring new themes. The tunes, also, have a modern tonality, with echoes of the jazz music Dan performs publicly.
