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How Can I Keep From Singing - Love - vocal solo and piano
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How Can I Keep From Singing?
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Piano seul
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American Folk Song
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Sandy McIntire
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How Can I Keep From Singing?
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Sandy McIntire
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.697731 Composed by American Folk Song. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Christian,Folk,Instructional,Praise & Worship,Traditio...
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.697731 Composed by American Folk Song. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Christian,Folk,Instructional,Praise & Worship,Traditional. Score. 5 pages. Sandy McIntire #6571791. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.697731). How Can I Keep From Singing? also known as My Life Flows On In Endless Song was composed by Robert Lowry who fit his lyric to an early American folk tune. First appearing shortly after the American Civil War, the hymn took over a century to gain in popularity. Pete Seeger revived the hymn in the 1960s and it has gained in popularity since then. Irish artist Enya recorded it in 1991 in her album, Shepherd Moons.This arrangement by McIntire as an Intermediate Piano Solo links the original 6/4 rhythm with a modern 3/4 rhythm that moves the melody from its haunting beginnings to a more lively interpretation.
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How can I keep from singing? (solo/high)
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Voix basse, Piano
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Contemporain
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Alan Bullard
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How can I keep from singing?
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Oxford University Press Digital
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Low voice and piano - Digital Download Arranged by Alan Bullard. Score. 4 pages. Oxford University Press Digital #9780193547599. Published by Oxford ...
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Low voice and piano - Digital Download Arranged by Alan Bullard. Score. 4 pages. Oxford University Press Digital #9780193547599. Published by Oxford University Press Digital
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How Can I Keep From Singing
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Piano seul
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Musique Sacrée
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Robert Lowry
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Stephen Lay
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How Can I Keep From Singing
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Stephen Lay Music
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano Solo - Level 4 - SKU: A0.971423 Composed by Robert Lowry. Arranged by Stephen Lay. Christian,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Stephen Lay Music #6075835. P...
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Piano Solo - Level 4 - SKU: A0.971423 Composed by Robert Lowry. Arranged by Stephen Lay. Christian,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Stephen Lay Music #6075835. Published by Stephen Lay Music (A0.971423). This bright arrangement of How Can I Keep From Singing is an exciting and rhythmic work for solo piano. It begins in the upper register with a sparkly introduction followed by a modified melody in the right hand punctuated by accents which help outline the melody. Following that, the left hand picks up the melody in octaves and the piece ends with a rousing flourish! Ideal for work on the black keys, rhythmic and harmonic variation as well as short virtuosic arpeggios and octaves at the end. Great piece as a church postlude as well as a short recital piece.
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How Can I Keep From Singing?
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Piano seul
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Thomas Quigley
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How Can I Keep From Singing?
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Thomas Quigley
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.732221 Composed by R. W. Lowry. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. Concert,Holiday,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Thomas Quigley #58678...
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.732221 Composed by R. W. Lowry. Arranged by Thomas Quigley. Concert,Holiday,Sacred. Score. 3 pages. Thomas Quigley #5867853. Published by Thomas Quigley (A0.732221). So soothing, comforting, inspiring and enjoyable to perform! Professionally arranged, but very suitable for student and amateur players. Quite simple, yet highly effective, this is a truly beautiful version in which each phrase is carefully crafted..A wonderful Hymn tune - perfect for Church or concert performance. Very expressive - and impressive!
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How Can I Keep From Ringing?
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Cloches
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Marsha Medley
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Marsha Medley
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How Can I Keep From Ringing?
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Marsha Medley
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Handbell,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 2 - SKU: A0.908886 Composed by Marsha Medley. Arranged by Marsha Medley. Sacred. Score and individual part. 5 p...
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Handbell,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Level 2 - SKU: A0.908886 Composed by Marsha Medley. Arranged by Marsha Medley. Sacred. Score and individual part. 5 pages. Marsha Medley #3373359. Published by Marsha Medley (A0.908886). Need church music for 3-6 Handbell Ringers? This arrangement of Robert Lowry's How Can I Keep From Singing is a quick, easy and sweet piece to learn. The piano accompaniment provides flowing support to the handbells. It could also work as an easy marimba or vibraphone solo. Purchase includes the right to make 4 additional copies of the handbell part for the ensemble.
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How Can I Keep From Singing
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Chorale SATB
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FACILE
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Anna Laura Page
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How Can I Keep From Singing
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MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music
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SATB choir and piano, with optional handbells (3 octaves) or solo treble instrument in C - Moderately Easy - SKU: MQ.50-6195-E Composed by Anna Laura Pa...
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SATB choir and piano, with optional handbells (3 octaves) or solo treble instrument in C - Moderately Easy - SKU: MQ.50-6195-E Composed by Anna Laura Page. 13 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music #50-6195-E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music (MQ.50-6195-E). English.This easy but effective festival anthem begins with the text, I Sing the Mighty Power of God set to original music by the composer. Then, in a gentler contrast, the traditional melody and text to How Can I Keep from Singing are heard. The closing section includes elements of both tunes and texts. Optional solo instrument or handbells add to the celebration (10 bells needed out of a three octave set). Duration: 3:30.
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How Can I Keep From Singing? (Cornet/Trumpet Solo with Piano)
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Traditional
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Andrew Wainwright
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How Can I Keep From Singing?
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Andrew Wainwright
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Small Ensemble Euphonium,Piano,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - SKU: A0.890752 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Andrew Wainwright. Christian,Classical. Scor...
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Small Ensemble Euphonium,Piano,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 4 - SKU: A0.890752 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Andrew Wainwright. Christian,Classical. Score and parts. 16 pages. Andrew Wainwright #6235439. Published by Andrew Wainwright (A0.890752). A beautiful arrangement by Andrew Wainwright of the traditional hymn for instrument in Bb or C with piano accompaniment. Originally arranged for James Fountain (Principal Trumpet - London Philharmonic Orchestra). Includes solo parts in Bb, C and bass clef with piano accompaniment.
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How Can I Keep from Singing?
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Chorale SATB
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Robert Wadsworth Lowry and Ste
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How Can I Keep from Singing?
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Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital
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SATB choir (choir divisi) and tenor solo with optional piano - Medium - SKU: MQ.1.3630-E Composed by Robert Wadsworth Lowry and Stephen Caracciolo. 9 pa...
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SATB choir (choir divisi) and tenor solo with optional piano - Medium - SKU: MQ.1.3630-E Composed by Robert Wadsworth Lowry and Stephen Caracciolo. 9 pages. Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital #1.3630-E. Published by Galaxy Music Corporation - Digital (MQ.1.3630-E). English.Written as a companion piece to the composer's setting of Simple Gifts this is an arrangement of this iconic folk hymn that sounds traditionally American, immediately recognizable, and not overly arranged, while still having something fresh to say musically.
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All Things Are Mine Since I Am Yours
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Chorale 3 parties
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FACILE
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Musique Sacrée
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David Lantz
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All Things Are Mine Since I Am
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Lantz Choral Publications
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Choral Choir,Choral (SSA) - Level 2 - SKU: A0.1285858 Composed by David Lantz. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 7 pages. Lantz Choral Public...
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Choral Choir,Choral (SSA) - Level 2 - SKU: A0.1285858 Composed by David Lantz. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 7 pages. Lantz Choral Publications #876988. Published by Lantz Choral Publications (A0.1285858). Intended use: General, Prayer Response Themes: Salvation, Declaration of Faith(useful throughout the year!)A slight rewording of the penultimate line in Robert Lowry’s “How Can I Keep From Singing†provides the inspiration for this otherwise original text by David Lantz III. “All things are mine since I am His†becomes a bit more personal by changing “His†to “Yoursâ€. The textual hook is “All things are mine since I am Yours, and I am Yours forevermore.This beautiful, yet very simple piece can be learned in one short rehearsal. There is ample unison and two-part writing, an opportunity for a soloist, an easy, lyrical piano part, and effective three-part writing in the key moments of the anthem.Also available for SATB (LCP0161), SAB (LCP0160), Two-part mixed (LCP0150), and Two-part treble (LCP0195).NOTE: The audio recording is that of the SAB version.
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All Things Are Mine Since I Am Yours
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Chorale SATB
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FACILE
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Musique Sacrée
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David Lantz
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All Things Are Mine Since I Am
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Lantz Choral Publications
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SheetMusicPlus
Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - SKU: A0.1242566 Composed by David Lantz. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Lantz Choral Publ...
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Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - SKU: A0.1242566 Composed by David Lantz. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Lantz Choral Publications #837723. Published by Lantz Choral Publications (A0.1242566). Intended use: General, Prayer ResponseThemes: Salvation, Declaration of Faith(useful throughout the year!)A slight rewording of the penultimate line in Robert Lowry’s “How Can I Keep From Singing†provides the inspiration for this otherwise original text by David Lantz III. “All things are mine since I am His†becomes a bit more personal by changing “His†to “Yoursâ€. The textual hook is “All things are mine since I am Yours, and I am Yours forevermore. This beautiful, yet very simple piece can be learned in one short rehearsal. There is ample two-part writing, an opportunity for a soloist, an easy, lyrical piano part, and lush four-part writing in the key moments of the anthem. Also available in SAB (LCP0160) and Two-part mixed (LCP0150).
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All Things Are Mine Since I Am Yours
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Chorale 2 parties
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FACILE
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Musique Sacrée
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David Lantz
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All Things Are Mine Since I Am
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Lantz Choral Publications
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SheetMusicPlus
Choral Choir,Choral (SA) - Level 2 - SKU: A0.1286079 Composed by David Lantz. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 7 pages. Lantz Choral Publica...
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Choral Choir,Choral (SA) - Level 2 - SKU: A0.1286079 Composed by David Lantz. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. 7 pages. Lantz Choral Publications #877205. Published by Lantz Choral Publications (A0.1286079). Intended use: General, Prayer Response Themes: Salvation, Declaration of Faith(useful throughout the year!)A slight rewording of the penultimate line in Robert Lowry’s “How Can I Keep From Singing†provides the inspiration for this otherwise original text by David Lantz III. “All things are mine since I am His†becomes a bit more personal by changing “His†to “Yoursâ€. The textual hook is “All things are mine since I am Yours, and I am Yours forevermore.This beautiful, yet very simple piece can be learned in one short rehearsal. There is ample unison writing, an opportunity for a soloist, an easy, lyrical piano part, and effective two-part mixed writing in much of the anthem.Also available for SATB (LCP0161), SAB (LCP0160), Two-part mixed (LCP0150) and SSA (LCP0194) voices.NOTE: The audio recording is that of the 2 part mixed version.
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All Things Are Mine Since I Am Yours
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Chorale 2 parties
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FACILE
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Musique Sacrée
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David Lantz
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All Things Are Mine Since I Am
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Lantz Choral Publications
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SheetMusicPlus
Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 2 - SKU: A0.1241614 Composed by David Lantz. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Lantz Choral Pu...
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Choral Choir (2-Part) - Level 2 - SKU: A0.1241614 Composed by David Lantz. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Lantz Choral Publications #836980. Published by Lantz Choral Publications (A0.1241614). Intended use: General, Prayer ResponseThemes: Salvation, Declaration of Faith(useful throughout the year!)A slight rewording of the penultimate line in Robert Lowry’s “How Can I Keep From Singing†provides the inspiration for this otherwise original text by David Lantz III. “All things are mine since I am His†becomes a bit more personal by changing “His†to “Yoursâ€. The textual hook is “All things are mine since I am Yours, and I am Yours forevermore. This beautiful, yet very simple piece can be learned in one short rehearsal. There is ample unison writing, an opportunity for a soloist, an easy, lyrical piano part, and effective two-part mixed writing in much of the anthem. Also available in SATB (LCP0161) and SAB (LCP0160).
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Shall We Gather at the River
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Piano seul
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INTERMÉDIAIRE
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Robert Lowry
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Ken Litton
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Shall We Gather at the River
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Artist of Note, Inc.
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SheetMusicPlus
Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1450566 Composed by Robert Lowry. Arranged by Ken Litton. Christian,Instructional,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 3 ...
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Piano Solo - Level 3 - SKU: A0.1450566 Composed by Robert Lowry. Arranged by Ken Litton. Christian,Instructional,Religious,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 3 pages. Artist of Note, Inc. #1030191. Published by Artist of Note, Inc. (A0.1450566). Shall We Gather at the RiverRobert Lowry, 1864Easy intermediate PIANOFrom the author/composer of How Can I Keep from Singing, Low in The Grave He Lay/Christ Arose, All the Way My Savior Leads Me, We’re Marching to Zion and I Need Thee Every Hour comes this classic hymn of longing for heaven, worship and fellowship by Robert Lowry, 1864.On a ministry visit to a grieving family he was asked, “Pastor, we have parted at the river of death. Will we meet again by the river of life?” Lowry assured her from Revelation 22:1 they they would. Then, later that afternoon he wrote both the words and the music of Shall We Gather at the River.The arrangement may serve as well as an early goal for a progressing piano student as for an intermediate to advanced player this coming Sunday.The intro announces the tune and calls the first line of the chorus to mind. After setting the meditative mood the first stanza is presented in right hand melody with left hand accompaniment that only occasionallyis rhythmically active beyond beat three. Then, the easily playable key change takes the vision to the bank of the “shining river” by way of a brief, flowing left hand figuration. A few easily-managed major seven chords and an expressive dotted eighth note or two later the “melody of peace” concludes with echoes of the intro, bringing both heart and hands to rest.All this from the places you go for the best in downloadable resources:Sheet Music Directsheetmusicdirect.comSheet Music Plussheetmusicplus.comAs well as via Hal Leonard InStore™ retailers.Also…be sure to check out other titles from East of the Altar/Artist of Note, Inc.Thanks, as always to the good folks at ArrangeMe.com, a division of Hal Leonard!
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Robert Lowry: How Can I Keep From Singing - piano solo
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Piano seul
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Jazz
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Robert Lowry
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Virtualsheetmusic
Instantly printable sheet music by Robert Lowry for piano solo of MEDIUM skill level. / standards
Instantly printable sheet music by Robert Lowry for piano solo of MEDIUM skill level. / standards
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Early Morning" for 2 pianos, 4 hands (No.1 from "Daytime Suite") Piano,Piano Solo,Piano Duet,2 pianos,4 hands 21st Century,Recital Available Instantly 1.99 Simon Peberdy NULL Digital Print Composed b
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Cloches
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Michael Ryan
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Early Morning" for 2 pian
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Lorenz Publishing Company
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(How Can I Keep from Singing?). Composed by Michael Ryan. For handbells (2-3 octaves) / handchimes (2-3 octaves). Level 2. Handbell score. Published by Lorenz P...
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(How Can I Keep from Singing?). Composed by Michael Ryan. For handbells (2-3 octaves) / handchimes (2-3 octaves). Level 2. Handbell score. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company
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How Can I Keep From Singing
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Piano seul
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Jazz
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Rev
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How Can I Keep From Singing
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Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music
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Composed by Rev. Robert Lowry. For piano. Standards. 3 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music ...
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Composed by Rev. Robert Lowry. For piano. Standards. 3 pages. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital Sheet Music
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Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun
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Piano seul
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John Hatton
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Paul Thurmond
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Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the
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Paul Thurmond
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Piano Solo - Level 5 - SKU: A0.828227 Composed by John Hatton. Arranged by Paul Thurmond. 20th Century,Baroque,Christian,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Paul Th...
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Piano Solo - Level 5 - SKU: A0.828227 Composed by John Hatton. Arranged by Paul Thurmond. 20th Century,Baroque,Christian,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Paul Thurmond #4968929. Published by Paul Thurmond (A0.828227). Tune: DUKE STREETUse: Prelude, PostludeOne Sunday my church was singing Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun as the opening hymn. It’s our tradition that the last stanza of a hymn is sung in unison, so that I as the organist can change the harmonization and keep things interesting. Sometimes I know ahead of time what I’m going to do, and sometimes I make it up on the spot.On this particular morning I planned on being spontaneous. (Can spontaneity be planned?) When we got to the final stanza, I threw on the 16′ pedal reed and went to town.I don’t know if this is the case for all musicians, but while I’m playing my brain is working on several different levels. Most of these are involved in actually playing the music, but there’s also a running commentary on how things are going. This commentary is usually really boring: It’s going okay. It’s going okay. It’s going okay. Sometimes the messages are more interesting: Uh-oh. She just dropped her mute. I missed that chord; remember to circle it when we’re done. My page turner appears to be on fire.So: We’re in the final stanza of Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun. Big, majestic hymn. Over a hundred congregants and choir members are enthusiastically singing in unison. I’m leading them from the organ with an improvised accompaniment that involves all of my limbs. It’s fair to say that I was concentrating hard.Suddenly the commentary part of my brain breaks in: Dude, your feet are totally playing Canon in D. Cool!Canon in D is the most famous work of Johann Pachelbel, a German composer who preceded Bach by a few decades. It’s overused at weddings, but it’s actually a really good piece of music. The original is for three violins and a basso continuo part, which would usually have been played by harpsichord and cello. In this case, the basso continuo plays the same eight measures again and again throughout the piece. This technique of repetition is called a ground bass. While that’s going on, the violins play several different themes on top of it.When I was improvising that Sunday, my feet had accidentally wandered into that ground bass part, which happened to fit nicely with the melody we were singing. During the sermon (sorry Pastor!) I started going through the violin themes in my head, seeing if any of them could also match up with the hymn tune. Some of them worked and some didn’t. I decided to write a sort of theme and variations, where the hymn tune appears in various forms. Sometimes it’s played along with one of the violin themes, and sometimes a violin theme serves as an interlude on its own. And except for one passage, the left hand is always playing some version of the basso continuo theme. I also changed the meter from 4/4 to 3/4 to make it more interesting. It culminates in a climax worthy of a king. I hope you enjoy it.
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