Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.828261 Composed by Anonymous. Arranged by Paul Thurmond. Christian,Gospel,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. Paul Thurmond #4969095. Published by Paul Thurmond (A0.828261). Tune: LET US BREAK BREADUse: Prelude, Offertory, CommunionThis song is an African-American spiritual. Some of the text may date back as far as the 18th century. Although it has been used in communion since at least the Civil War, that may not have been its original intent.I have heard lectures given by researchers who claim that many African-American spirituals contain coded messages, intended for slaves, about secret meetings, clandestine worship services, and escape plans. Some songs are even said to contain maps.The texts are innocuous on the surface, so as to not alert the slave owners. Some of the double meanings seem obvious in retrospect:When Israel was in Egypt land,Let My people go.Oppressed so hard they could not stand,Let My people go.And:Steal away, steal away, steal away to Jesus!Steal away, steal away home. I ain’t got long to stay here.In Let Us Break Bread Together, this curious line may have a double meaning:When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sunCommunion needn’t take place at daybreak, nor while facing east. The lyrics could be a pointer to a specific time and place for a prohibited meeting.Whatever its original meaning, this and many other African-American spirituals are now an important part of many worship traditions.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.697704 Composed by African American Spiritual. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Christmas,Easter,Instructional,Spiritual,Traditional. Score. 5 pages. Sandy McIntire #6463105. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.697704). Let Us Break Bread Together is an African American spiritual often associated with the Underground Railroad, a string of safe places for slaves escaping the southern United States in the early-to-mid 19th century. Spirituals and work songs were sung by slaves as coded information to escaping slaves as they moved north to safety. The lyrics  that include When I fall on my knees with my face to the rising sun suggest an association with religions practiced in Africa. However, this beautiful and inspirational hymn melody was taken up by Protestant churches after the civil war and used to celebrate the Christian sacrament of Holy Communion. This arrangement is an Intermediate Piano solo in the key of F major that builds to a percussive bass suggesting African drum rhythms and the origin of this melody.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.875659 Composed by African-American Spiritual. Arranged by Michael Woytiuk. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred,World. Score. 5 pages. Michael Woytiuk #3628173. Published by Michael Woytiuk (A0.875659). This arrangement was written for World Wide Communion Sunday.  The music begins with a Scottish version of the spiritual Let Us Break Bread Together On Our Knees, then Asian, Caribbean, Arabic and finishes with a lilting Irish beat!

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.697708 Composed by African American Spiritual. Arranged by Sandy McIntire. Holiday,Instructional,Praise & Worship,Spiritual,Traditional. Score. 5 pages. Sandy McIntire #6463099. Published by Sandy McIntire (A0.697708). Let Us Break Bread Together is an African American spiritual often associated with serving Communion in American churches. Its first publication was after the Civil War, and it gained in popularity in the mid 20th Century. This arrangement is an Intermediate Piano Solo in the key of F major and is included in McIntire's Gospel Piano Classics series. Other hymns in the series include Blessed Assurance, The Lily of the Valley, and Send the Light, all available at sheetmusicplus.

Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1067333 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Dr. Jerry Nelson. Christian,Jazz,Sacred. Accompaniment. Duration 240. Jerry Nelson #3621975. Published by Jerry Nelson (A0.1067333). Performance track to accompany piano arrangements of Let Us Break Bread Together  (See Item # SO.402929).  Optionally, this arrangement can be performed as a standalone.This is jazz but restrained enough to work in most any worship setting.  Lush chord progressions; a truly sweet rendition.  (Time  3:49).

Piano - Moderately Easy - Digital Download SKU: MQ.15-742-20E Composed by Anna Laura Page. 2 pages. MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music #15-742-20E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers - Digital Sheet Music (MQ.15-742-20E). If you're charged with leading worship from the piano, this book is for you. Thirty often-used hymns are provided with an introduction, regular stanza, an interlude and a final reharmonized stanza. Effective and not difficult to play, these will be a valuable addition to your piano library.Contents:Abide with MeAll Creatures of Our God and KingAll Glory Be to God on HighAll Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAmazing GraceBe Thou My VisionCome, Thou Almighty KingCome, Thou Long-Expected JesusCome, Ye Thankful People, ComeFairest Lord JesusGod, Who Made the Earth and HeavenGuide Me, O Thou Great JehovahHoly God, We Praise Your NameHoly, Holy, HolyI Sing the Mighty Power of GodIn Christ There Is No East or WestJesus Shall ReignJoyful, Joyful, We Adore TheeLead On, O King EternalLet Us Break Bread TogetherMorning Has BrokenNow Thank We All Our GodO Day of Rest and GladnessO God Beyond All PraisingO Worship the KingRejoice, the Lord Is KingShall We Gather at the RiverThe Church's One FoundationThis Is My Father's WorldWere You There.

Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1070411 Composed by Spiritual. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Christian,Easter,Spiritual,Wedding. Accompaniment. Duration 214. Cathy Stamegna #5308835. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.1070411). Let Us Break Bread Together (Piano Accompaniment Track). Traditional hymn begins with long flowing lines and rich chords, building toward a Gospel style and tempo change in Verse 3.  Optional improvisation in this section, if desired (the improv section is repeated on the mp3).  Performance Time:  3:32.  For arrangements by Cathy Stamegna.

Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1061248 Composed by Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by James Michael Stevens. Easter,Holiday,Sacred,Wedding. Full Performance. Duration 165. James M Stevens Music ASCAP #3866709. Published by James M Stevens Music ASCAP (A0.1061248). This is the piano track for Let Us Break Together in E flat major which may be used for various instrumental solos. There is also a version in D major, so make sure you have the one that matches the instrumental solo.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1415100 By David Lantz. By Spiritual. Arranged by David Lantz. Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. Lantz Choral Publications #996835. Published by Lantz Choral Publications (A0.1415100). Taken from the collection entitled Beloved Spirituals, this arrangement features different styles, and has a very big section. It also has a classical style at many times, yet it sounds contemporary.

Composed by Anna Laura Page. Lent, Funeral. 2 pages. MorningStar Music Publishers #15-850-03E. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1101876 By Christopher Alexander. By African-American Spiritual, Robert Schumann. Arranged by Christopher Alexander. Romantic Period,Sacred,Traditional. Score. 8 pages. Christopher Alexander #705264. Published by Christopher Alexander (A0.1101876). The renowned music of Robert Schumann envelops this famous African-American spiritual with calmness and serenity. Perfect for Communion but can be used in other aspects of worship, your pianist will have a great time performing this contemporary arrangement with the Romantic era work included.

Piano Solo - Digital Download SKU: HX.1411688 Arranged by David Lantz. This edition: scorch. Folk,Hymn,Sacred. Score. 2 pages. Hal Leonard - Digital #469350. Published by Hal Leonard - Digital (HX.1411688).

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.875371 Composed by Spiritual. Arranged by Dr Jerry Nelson. Blues,Christian,Gospel. Score. 10 pages. Jerry Nelson #4102879. Published by Jerry Nelson (A0.875371). NOTE:  This fun, groovy, jazz rendition may be played 1) As a Standalone, or   2) With the fully-orchestrated accompaniment track, #SO.407477, or  3) use the provided chord chart to add live bass and drums (brushes).  Receive both arrangement levels (4 and 5+) for the price of one! The AUDIO DEMO is performed at the higher level.  Time: 3:43. DO YOU or a Friend or Student PLAY ONE OF THESE:  FL, OB, CL, ASX, TSX, HN, TPT, TBN, VLN, VLA, CEL? Show them where you found the 'Needle in the Haystack.'  SEARCH:  Jerry Nelson (plus the name of Instrument).  Visit www.JerryNelsonMusic.com for a FREE 15-song Mega-Medley of Arrangements & Audio Demos.