Christian People, Raise Your Song
The triumphant hymn for Communion gets transformed into an arpeggiated setting with the melody on the strong beats, longing for the body and blood of Christ to save. In 12/8 time signature with a key change, this arrangement will be a fulfillment for the pianist and audience alike.
Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You)
There is no one better than Kelly Clarkson to create and popularize new standards for the timeless Christmas repertoire, and this tune is sure to be remembered for years to come. You and your audience will have a rockin’ good time with its familiar 60’s rock and swing feels with some embellishments to let you have more fun playing the piano.
The Colorado Trail
Traveling along the open trail is embodied with this nocturnal arrangement of the traditional cowboy song. With a sense of longing, even through its melodic variations, your performance venue will be filled with the luxurious harmonies and tranquil sounds from this work.
Come, Christians, Join to Sing
Give this rockin’ arrangement a whirl at your next worship service! Syncopations and driving rhythms create a unique atmosphere not usually heard in the traditional Easter season. The key change heightens the song and allows for more playfulness across the piano. You and your audience will definitely enjoy this version of the beloved Easter hymn.
Come, Sinners, to the Gospel Feast
With a procession-like feel, this arrangement will bring a majestic ambience during Communion at your church or worship service. Don’t let the 6/4 meter seem daunting – it adds to the opennness of the Eucharist setting and will be a good challenge for any piano player.
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
An arrangement of my all-time favorite hymn. It is reconfigured into 10/8 meter (3+3+2+2). Recommended for intermediate skill level.
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
with Minuet in G, BWV Anh. 114
Beginning and ending with the famous minuet by Baroque composer Christian Petzold (formerly attributed to J. S. Bach), the Advent/Christmas tune is given a formalized and elevated treatment in this arrangement. A great piece for the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Come, Ye Sinners
This arrangement is perfect as a procession or call to worship. Incorporating the medieval nature of the original hymn, the left hand rhythmizes a march for all sinners to enter and becomes more important to the song’s message as it intensifies through the arrangement. Using the Mixolydian scale on the secondary voicings, this arrangement will surely bring notice to your next worship service.
Crown Him with Many Crowns
How else than a glorious and magnanimous way to celebrate the Easter season with this ever popular hymn! This George J. Elvey tune gets a ostinato pattern in the left hand as the melody is played and embellished in the treble staff. A soft, tranquil section complements the consistent martial triplets, but be ready afterward to play the piano as loud as possible!
Deck the Halls
Such a rousing Christmas carol deserves a rousing musical arrangement! Opening with a grandiose procession based on the beginning phrase of the tune, the work transitions to a contrasting legato section. An ostinato pattern creates a new passage in a Renaissance style, further dictated by the quickened pace and phrase articulations of the melody. The key change recapitulates the song to its grandiose nature with a broader texture and melodic octave doublings in both hands. This work is fun to play, and your audience will enjoy the journey of this arrangement.