Easy Piano Arrangements Here are 60 familiar hymns, carols and spirituals all keenly crafted into moderately easy settings which you will find to be fresh and full of interest. Most pianist will have no problem mastering them, and many can be sight-read by the more accomplished. The wide selection of titles affords ample options for preludes, offertories and special occasions throughout the year. A useful subject index offers easy referencing. The average length of each solo is 2:30

Brass Quintet - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by American Folk Hymn. Arranged by Todd Marchand. Christian, Gospel, Spiritual, Sacred, Americana. Score, Set of Parts. 14 pages. Published by Con Spirito Music

SATB choir and piano or brass quintet and percussion - Medium - Digital Download SKU: MQ.8476-E Composed by Gwyneth W. Walker. 21st Century, Americana, Baptism, Faith, Folk Song. Downloadable piano/choral score. 13 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 30 seconds. E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital #8476-E. Published by E. C. Schirmer Music Company - Digital (MQ.8476-E). English.Down to the River to Pray originates as an American gospel song with a simple message of faith and baptism, going 'down to the river.' However, it is thought that the song was composed by a slave, with reference to the river and the 'starry crown' (North Star) as a route and guide to freedom. Usually the song is performed a cappella, and slowly, prayerfully. However, the walking aspect of the lyrics might suggest a different approach – one of swing rhythm in duple meter. Here the focus is on the journey, the joy of the pilgrimage, and the hope for freedom. The accompaniment (either piano, or brass and percussion) plays a featured role, especially as rhythmic force. The song now becomes one of triumphant progression, hastening on the 'good old way!'-Gwyneth WalkerDuration: 3:30.

Choral Choir (SSA) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.829718 Composed by Amanda Dills. Folk,Holiday,Spiritual. Octavo. 7 pages. Amanda Dills #3024731. Published by Amanda Dills (A0.829718). *SSA Choral Arrangement*There Are Days is an original gospel-style hymn, based on Isaiah 58:11.  In this contemplative choral arrangement, it is paired with the traditional hymn, Down to the River to Pray.  Featuring both polyphonic and homophonic harmonies (and lots of great low alto notes!), this piece will give all the parts in your women's ensemble a moment to shine.original hymn lyrics:There are days / when my soul is in drought.There are nights / when my spirit is weak.There are weeks / when my bones keep breaking.There are seasons / when my mouth's too dry to speak.Then let me be / like a watered garden, / an everlasting spring I'll be.Strengthen my bones / with your healing water / flowing like love through me.See a midi performance of this piece in its entirety at https://youtu.be/7PT0YlnzsrI

Viola, Piano - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Traditional Gospel. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian, Gospel, Spiritual, Sacred, Americana. Score, Set of Parts. 13 pages. Published by John A. Dempsey

Choral Choir (SAB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.778324 Composed by Thomas R. Vozzella. Arranged by Thomas R. Vozzella. Christian,Film/TV,Gospel,Sacred,Spiritual. Octavo. 7 pages. Thomas R. Vozzella #4299035. Published by Thomas R. Vozzella (A0.778324). This SAB arrangement, was made popular by the movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou. This familiar melody, from Appalachia was sung as a call to prayer, just as church bells ring to call folks to worship. This song was sung to call people to the river to pray and worship. NOTE: The original text, Down in the Valley to Pray can be substituted for Down to the River, if preferred. This work is an effective processional, having singers enter from various directions, making it very engaging for listeners.

String Orchestra - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1376504 Composed by Traditional USA. Arranged by Joseph I. Corporon. 19th Century,Christian,Film/TV,Folk. 25 pages. Joseph I. Corporon #961032. Published by Joseph I. Corporon (A0.1376504). The traditional American song, Down to the River to Pray, has been arranged for String Orchestra by Joseph I. Corporon.This arrangement allows each instrument section to shine as it moves through the keys of F Major, G Major, and Ab Major. It starts with a violin solo accompanied by pizzicato strings. Then the melody gets passed around to the other sections as the tonal center continues to rise. Violin 1, Violin 2, and Violincello have divisi sections with solo parts for each instrument.The very energetic arrangement gradually gives way to a more instrospective repetition of the Refrain as Violins and Violas end in their high register.Contact me if you have any comments or questions.See my other compositions at Sacred Music for Strings and Voice

Trombone Quartet Trombone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1436091 Composed by Traditional Gospel Tune. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. 21 pages. John A. Dempsey #1016248. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1436091). A river finds its ripples: the traditional gospel tune Down to the River to Pray flows into the surging waters of rhythm and blues.  Recommended for church services, youth rallies, praise gatherings and other worship events, as a prelude, an offertory, special music or a postlude.  This trombone quartet also makes an appealing performance piece for recitals and concerts.  17 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for trombone 1, trombone 2, trombone 3 and trombone 4).  Concert Key: Bb major.

Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524090 Composed by Traditional Gospel Tune. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Country,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. Score and parts. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #4747429. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524090). A river finds its ripples: the traditional gospel tune Down to the River to Pray flows into the surging waters of rhythm and blues.  Recommended for church services, youth rallies, praise gatherings and other worship events, as a prelude, an offertory, a postlude or special music.  This rendition - a brass trio for Bb trumpet, French horn and trombone - also makes an appealing performance piece for recitals and concerts.  12 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for each instrument).  Concert Key: F major.  Trumpet Key: G major.  Horn Key: C major.  Trombone Key: F major.

Brass Quartet Horn,Trombone,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1435807 Composed by Traditional Gospel Tune. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. 21 pages. John A. Dempsey #1015900. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1435807). A river finds its ripples: the traditional gospel tune Down to the River to Pray flows into the surging waters of rhythm and blues.  Recommended for church services, youth rallies, praise gatherings and other worship events, as a prelude, an offertory, special music or a postlude.  This brass quartet for two Bb trumpets, horn in F and trombone also makes an appealing performance piece for recitals and concerts.  17 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for trumpet 1, trumpet 2, French horn and trombone).  Concert Key: Bb major.

Brass Quartet Trombone,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1435223 Composed by Traditional Gospel Tune. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. 21 pages. John A. Dempsey #1015308. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1435223). A river finds its ripples: the traditional gospel tune Down to the River to Pray flows into the surging waters of rhythm and blues.  Recommended for church services, youth rallies, praise gatherings and other worship events, as a prelude, an offertory, special music or a postlude.  This brass quartet for three Bb trumpets and trombone also makes an appealing performance piece for recitals and concerts.  17 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for trumpet 1, trumpet 2, trumpet 3 and trombone).  Concert Key: Bb major.

French Horn Quartet Horn - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1439871 Composed by Traditional Gospel Tune. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. 21 pages. John A. Dempsey #1019818. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1439871). A river finds its ripples: the traditional gospel tune Down to the River to Pray flows into the surging waters of rhythm and blues.  Recommended for church services, youth rallies, praise gatherings and other worship events, as a prelude, an offertory, special music or a postlude.  This French horn quartet also makes an appealing performance piece for recitals and concerts.  17 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for horn 1, horn 2, horn 3 and horn 4).  Concert Key: Eb major.

Brass Ensemble,Trombone Trio - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524061 Composed by Traditional Gospel Tune. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Country,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. Score and parts. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #4640583. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524061). A river finds its ripples: the traditional gospel tune Down to the River to Pray flows into the surging waters of rhythm and blues.  Recommended for church services, youth rallies, praise gatherings and other worship events, as a prelude, an offertory, a postlude or special music.  This rendition - a brass trio for trombone - also makes an appealing performance piece for recitals and concerts.  Key: F major.  12 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for trombone 1, trombone 2 and trombone 3).

String Ensemble,String Trio Cello,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.524011 Composed by Traditional Gospel Tune. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Country,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. Score and parts. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #4610435. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.524011). A river finds its ripples: the traditional gospel tune Down to the River to Pray flows into the surging waters of rhythm and blues.  Recommended for church services, youth rallies, praise gatherings and other worship events, as a prelude, an offertory, a postlude or special music.  This rendition - a string trio for two violins and cello - also makes an appealing performance piece for recitals and concerts.  Key: D major.  12 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for violin 1, violin 2 and cello).

Brass Quartet Trombone,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1435779 Composed by Traditional Gospel Tune. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual,Traditional. 21 pages. John A. Dempsey #1015871. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1435779). A river finds its ripples: the traditional gospel tune Down to the River to Pray flows into the surging waters of rhythm and blues.  Recommended for church services, youth rallies, praise gatherings and other worship events, as a prelude, an offertory, special music or a postlude.  This brass quartet for two Bb trumpets and two trombones also makes an appealing performance piece for recitals and concerts.  17 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for trumpet 1, trumpet 2, trombone 1 and trombone 2).  Concert Key: Bb major.