I have always loved the book of Psalms. The range of human emotions conveyed in that book is so real. Joy, sorrow, fear, hope, worry, confidence, anxiety, assurance and much more spring out of those wonderful verses. Yet underneath all of that is a bedrock faith that the cries of exhilaration and anguish will be heard and answered. In this collection I selected 13 verses from Psalms. On each I set a melodic line to the verse and then composed 9 variations on that line. Many of the arrangements were written and recorded on a 7 string guitar; however, every piece may be played quite successfully on a 6 string guitar. Where a low A or B appears in the notation, I have written a substitute note in the tablature which will work on a 6 string guitar. These solos may be played in concert, recital or in worship celebrations. I hope you enjoy them as they are very meaningful to me. Includes access to online audio.

Uses: General call to worship ThanksgivingScripture: Psalm 33:3 Psalm 150:4 Jeremiah 31:13 Psalm 98:4Rediscover a timeless classic from our anthem hall of fame. This praise-worthy offering hasstood the test of time and still energizes a sense of joy in the singer even today. Written with a classic sensibility this noble theme is easily sung and yet is bright with choral sparkle and vim. Impressive!

Sing, Choirs! is a library in miniature. It contains many of the Christian church's popular traditional anthems, including at least one example that will be suitable for each of the major services of the year. A number of Anglican chants (Psalms, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis) are included, set out in a way that should enable those who are unfamiliar with the style to perform them easily. The selection of movements from the Mass can be used to enrich the music of the liturgy in services. Many of the works in Sing, Choirs! are presented in their original form, such as Bruckner's Locus Iste and Mozart's Laudate Dominum . Others are arrangements, adaptations or longer pieces, abridged to bring them into the scope of a useable anthem, including choral arrangements of Handel's Largo , the Ave Marias by Schubert and by Bach and Gounod, and Franck's Panis Angelicus amongst many others. This collection has practicability as a priority. The Organ parts can be played on either the Piano or the Keyboard. Much of the music in Sing, Choirs! will be suitable for special occasions, making this an indispensable volume for choirs singing at weekly church services, weddings, funerals and in the concert hall. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Orgue

With a driving piano intro this piece catapults itself from the choir loft. A syncopated theme energizes opening moments as this psalm of praise begins. The middle section introduces the celebrated hymn Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee and the results are thrilling. From beginning to end... pure joy!

This psalm of praise and thanksgiving is an excellent choice to encourage joy of worship in your congregation. Utilizing some simple echo counterpoint and accessible syncopations this praise-worthy choral sounds impressive butis easy to learn. An excellent choice for slim Sundays and festive days! Essential repertoire!

The most joyous holiday of the year in the Christian faith is celebrated in this collection of 30 triumphant songs for piano solo. Includes: Christ the Lord Is Risen Today - The Church's One Foundation - Crown Him with Many Crowns - Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken - Hallelujah Chorus - Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing - Ode to Joy - Rigaudon - Sheep May Safely Graze - Thine Is the Glory - This Joyful Eastertide - and more. / Piano

Uses: General Call To Worship ChildrenScripture: Psalm 100:4; Psalm 96:8; Psalm 148:1; Psalm 19:1A true call to worship from the Psalms is delivered with style and joyful abandon. The energy ofmixed meter permeates the rhythmic vocabulary of the work while a distinctive melodic line provides power and purpose. The middle sections offer a wonderful moment with optional children's choir singing the classic hymn Praisethe Lord Ye Heaven's Adore Him. Powerful closing chords crown the work with one last affirmation of praise. Duration: ca. 4:02.

Une partie de la croissance constante de renommée mondiale, Joy Of ... série, The Joy Of première année de piano est une méthode de répertoire pour le pianiste commence par le professeur de renom, arrangeur et musicologue, Denes Agay.Cette édition CD inclut nouvellement enregistrés, spectacles de grande qualité de la musique que l'on trouve dans le livre. Ces pistes de démontrer comment les pièces doit retentir et, dans certains cas, fournir une partie de piano avec lequel l'élève peut jouer en même temps.Sous la direction éditoriale établie par Denes Agay, The Joy Of ... série couvre une grande variété de genres musicaux, y compris les classiques, folk, jazz, blues, du ragtime et de la musique pour enfants.Les élèves et les enseignants du monde entier ont accueilli livres de leur choix imaginative de matériel, les paramètres constants et accessibles, grand format de style. Les nouveaux titres sont constamment ajoutées à une gamme déjà vaste, veiller à ce que la série se poursuit comme un trésor vital croissante de la meilleure musique du monde. / Piano

Commissioned for Erskine College in South Carolina this setting of Psalm 89 is full of joy. A powerful piano accompaniment a soprano descant over the last verse and constantly shifting tonal centers make this an exciting new arrangement of this familiar text.

The text of Psalm 121 I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes to the Hills enjoys a new setting from Joseph Martin. His melodies are always memorable and his accompaniments exhibit his keyboard skills. Choirs will digest this one quickly andwill find it to be beautifully gratifying.

The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems For Upper Voices is a wonderful collection and an invaluable resource for Upper Voice choirs who have the desire to sing a variety of beautiful anthems, but who have an unfortunately limited amount of rehearsal time. Selected and edited by David Hill, this collection includes anthems that are easy to learn, enjoyable to sing but also sound simply fantastic.Some works included in this collection are universally-loved, pieces like Ave Maria by Marcel Dupré, The Lord's Prayer by John Tavener and James Whitbourn's wonderful A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu. Despite the title of Short And Easy, these pieces are anything but mundane or tired, they are all exciting, versatile and enjoyable, making this collection perfect for any choir. The collection is an antidote to the fact that many choirs have to rehearse on a limited time, with limited resources. Learning from this collection is quick and efficient, but the songs don't compromise in beauty.With a range of styles, and settings for Eucharist and Evensong, this collection offers a carefully-chosen diversity for Upper Voice Choirs large and small. With James Davy's Sun Of My Soul, Philip Moore's Listen To The Song Of The Children and Elizabeth Poston's The Dormouse's Carol, the selection here is brilliant, including pieces for all occasions and events throughout the year. This makes Short And Easy Anthems indispensable for Upper Voice Choirs and directors who will instantly be able to draw from a wealth of songs that can be learnt quickly. The works here include simple unison settings, while most of them can be performed with some flexible scoring, allowing the music to be opened up to wider choirs.Featuring a vast number of anthems that can be learnt and sung quickly, The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems gives Upper Voice choirs a grand selection of songs that will prevent a reliance on the same ones. Whether your choir is large or small, the music contained within this collection is perfect for beautifully versatile melodies that can be learned very easily. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

In this psalm of praise the solo soprano and flute begin in a recitative finally joined by choir and instruments in a joyful modulation from C to E major. The organ plays a major role with soprano and flute as running sixteenth notes in the left hand describe God's many and continued blessings. The middle section is a retreat from the driving rhythm reminded by both soprano and flute of the peace of God's healing of sin and disease for all who ask. Once again the music breaks forth into praise as it builds to a final sforzando of exultation in praise of God.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2; Colossians 2:6-7 Echo singing is a proven way of introducing part-singing and this happy tune has it in abundance. A pleasant flowing tune sets up the vocal exchange and theguitar-like accompaniment adds to the authentic folk vibe of the piece.

Shawnee Press Cathedral Series-Uses: General call to worship festivalScripture: Psalm 100With an exciting pyrotechnical organ accompaniment featuring the solo trumpet this anthem is a festive way to begin worship. The mixedmeter creates a unique and electrifying effect that catapults this paean of praise into the concert hall as well. Well crafted for the church organist this anthem is a tour de force! Duration: ca. 3:25.