Hymns in Praise Style features 25 treasured hymns, each one well known across denominational lines. These favorite hymns have been arranged by renowned sacred-music arranger Carol Tornquist in a contemporary, praise-band friendly style. They can be used as piano solos or as accompaniments for congregational singing. The melodies remain faithful to the originals, but the chords and accompanying rhythms have been modernized. As a bonus, printable PDF lead sheets (the melody line of each hymn with lyrics and chord symbols) are included on an enclosed CD---making the product easily adaptable to praise-band settings. This unique collection is sure to be a hit with churches that mix traditional and modern worship. / Piano

Par BLEZZARD JUDITH. Judith Blezzard This book looks at English church music from a new standpoint. It examines the relationship between English church music and the various types of other music that have influenced its development, revealing a vigorous tradition of interplay with extraneous musical material that is seldom apparent from the ways in which music is presented for church use. The borrowing of music from churches outside England is explored, and a large section is devoted to the often surprisingly ingenious ways in which secular music has, since the beginnings of the English church, been appropriated as music for worship - often with controversial results. From madrigal tomusic-hall, from plainsong to popular styles: these and many other kinds of music have lent both styles and material to sacred music with English texts. By examining these musical transformations, this book demonstrates that English church music is far from being an exclusively insular and retrospective repertory, as is often presumed to be the case. Although the book, with its use of musical examples, is designed primarily for the general musical reader - both amateur and professional, its broadly historical approach will appeal to those interested in English cultural heritage, the church, and its worship. ISBN 0 85249 784 9 Judith Blezzard This book looks at English church music from a new standpoint. It examines the relationship between English church music and the various types of other music that have influenced its development, revealing a vigorous tradition of interplay with extraneous musical material that is seldom apparent from the ways in which music is presented for church use. The borrowing of music from churches outside England is explored, and a large section is devoted to the often surprisingly ingenious ways in which secular music has, since the beginnings of the English church, been appropriated as music for worship - often with controversial results. From madrigal tomusic-hall, from plainsong to popular styles: these and many other kinds of music have lent both styles and material to sacred music with English texts. By examining these musical transformations, this book demonstrates that English church music is far from being an exclusively insular and retrospective repertory, as is often presumed to be the case. Although the book, with its use of musical examples, is designed primarily for the general musical reader - both amateur and professional, its broadly historical approach will appeal to those interested in English cultural heritage, the church, and its worship. ISBN 0 85249 784 9/ Livre / Livre

Dans les hymnes classique, Philip Sparke a pris 10 des plus aimés hymn tunes, populaires dans le monde entier et utilisés comme le fondement d'une collection de pièces courtes considérant, allant des arrangements descant simple à un véritable thème et variations. Idéal pour l'utilisation de concert ou de concours, ces pièces de charme vont d'humeur de l'arc de triomphe à réfléchissant et peuvent fournir ce 'moment musical' et un temps pour la méditation dans les services religieux et les religieuses reprises de toutes sortes. / Clarinette / 24 pages / niveau : Elémentaire / Partition + Cd