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: A0.1314460 By Sharon Wilson. By Adolphe-Charles Adam, African-American Spiritual, Benjamin R. Hanby, English Folk Song, Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn, French carol, George Frideric Handel, John Francis Wade, John Henry Hopkins Jr., Pietro A. Yon, Polish Carol, and Traditional. Arranged by Sharon Wilson and Sharon Wilson Music. Advent,Christmas,Multicultural,Sacred,Spiritual,World. Score. 72 pages. Sharon Wilson #903214. Published by Sharon Wilson (A0.1314460). This collection of twenty piano solos features distinct and creative arrangements of favorite sacred Christmas songs. Many of these songs are the classic, well-known carols and spirituals that everyone loves while others are less familiar, but equally beautiful and memorable. From flowing and reflective to upbeat and energetic, the intermediate pianist will find these songs a valuable addition to their holiday and worship repertoire. Each of the 20 arrangements is also available separately with accompanying preview pages and audio samples. Titles included in this collection:  Angels We Have Heard on High Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella  Child in the Manger Medley (with Morning Prayer)Ding Dong! Merrily on HighFor Unto Us a Child Is Born (from The Messiah)Gesù Bambino    Go, Tell It on the Mountain God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen Hark! The Herald Angels Sing He Is BornInfant Holy, Infant Lowly Medley (with Mary Had a Baby)Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming O Come, All Ye Faithful O Holy Night Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow The First NoelThe Friendly Beasts The Virgin Mary Had a Baby BoyWe Three Kings Who Is He in Yonder Stall?Visit Sharon Wilson's website: https://www.sharonwilsonmusic.com/Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@SharonWilsonMusicCover Image Credit: Pixabay.com.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1314745 By Sharon Wilson. By African-American Spiritual and Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by Sharon Wilson and Sharon Wilson Music. Advent,Christian,Christmas,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 5 pages. Sharon Wilson #903526. Published by Sharon Wilson (A0.1314745). Here is an upbeat and rhythmic piano solo arrangement of the traditional African-American spiritual There's a Star in the East on Christmas Morn.  This arrangement is an enjoyable instrumental selection for use during the holiday season and adds a jazzy flavor to the other traditional carols used during Christmas worship services. An optional repeat is provided in case a longer performance is desired.This arrangement is one of the 20 songs in the collection Christmas Favorites, Book 2. Visit Sharon Wilson's website: https://www.sharonwilsonmusic.com/Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@SharonWilsonMusicCover Image Credit: Pixabay.com.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.565731 By Sharon Wilson. By African-American Spiritual and Traditional Spiritual. Arranged by Sharon Wilson. Easter,Folk,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score. 4 pages. Sharon Wilson #5808635. Published by Sharon Wilson (A0.565731). Here is a tender and peaceful piano solo arrangement of the traditional spiritual Lord, I Want to Be a Christian. This beautifully flowing arrangement encourages contemplation and meditation making it a valuable addition to the church pianist's worship repertoire. An optional repeat is provided in case a longer musical selection is desired. Duration: 3:30 with the repeat.This arrangement is one of the 12 songs in the collection of favorite spirituals titled Give Me Jesus (A Collection of 12 Spirituals for Solo Piano).  Visit Sharon Wilson's website: https://www.sharonwilsonmusic.com/Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@SharonWilsonMusicKeywords: meditation, devotional, prelude, spirituals, offertory, worship service, church service, church pianist, invitation, sacred piano music, intermediate piano solo