Cello - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550708 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Instructional,Standards. 67 pages. Jmsgu3 #4784057. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550708). The Cello Choir Christmas BookChristmas Reharmonizations by James M. Guthrie. The Cello Choir Christmas Book is a collection of the 18 Most Famous Christmas Songs of all time with new and surprising harmony.FormatFirst of all, your cello choir can perform the Cello Choir Christmas Book directly from the score. This is easy because each song is only two pages long, hence there are no page turns.  Alternatively, this download includes a full set of parts. So various combinations are also possible: e.g. cello 1 & 2  read from the score on one stand, while cello 3 & 4 use the parts on a separate stands. The Cello Choir Christmas Book is available in whatever format works best for your particular ensemble.PerformanceThis collection of the most famous 18 Christmas songs can be performed as a medley as written. Moreover, selected songs from the Cello Choir Christmas Book could be chosen as the last verse of a hymn presentation. In this case, just play the usual arrangement from the hymnal for the first verses, then switch to this arrangement for the final verse. This adds a great deal of energy and unexpected adventure to your performance. Each song could be repeated depending upon the length of time required. This is a very versatile collection. Suitable for Christmas parties or receptions, church services, and receptions, nightclubs, and school presentations. Also, they are very easy to perform or even sight-read.MusicEach song in the Cello Choir Christmas Book is adventurously reharmonized, but the melody always remains perfectly intact. This makes it easy for anyone to sing along. Moreover, the songs end properly in the correct key so as to add an element of familiarity and closure. Tempo markings occur at the beginning of each song, but you can adjust these to your liking. Articulations are carefully calculated to emphasize the characteristics of stringed instruments.ContentsVeni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)Helmsley (Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending)Antioch (Joy to the World)Carol (It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)Es ist ein Ros (Lo, How a Rose)GloriaGod Rest You MerryGreensleevesIn dulci jubilo (In Thee is Gladness)Mendelssohn (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)Personet hodieThe First NoelSalzburg (At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing)Three Kings of OrientAdeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)St Louis (O Little Town of Bethlehem)Away in a MangerStille Nacht (Silent Night)Score: 36 pages, Total duration with no repeats: ca. 14:00

Tuba - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550704 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Sacred,Standards. 68 pages. Jmsgu3 #4777043. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550704). The Tuba Christmas BookChristmas Reharmonizations by James M. Guthrie. The Tuba Christmas Book is a collection of the 18 Most Famous Christmas Songs of all time with new and surprising harmony.FormatFirst of all, your tuba choir can perform the Tuba Christmas Book directly from the score. This is easy because each song is only two pages long, hence there are no page turns.  Alternatively, this download includes a full set of parts. So various combinations are also possible: e.g. tubas read from the score on one stand, while the Euphoniums each use the parts on separate stands. The Tuba Christmas Book is available in whatever format works best for your particular ensemble.PerformanceThis collection of the most famous 18 Christmas songs can be performed as a medley as written. Moreover, selected songs from the Tuba Christmas Book could be chosen as the last verse of a hymn presentation. In this case, just play the usual arrangement from the hymnal for the first verses, then switch to this arrangement for the final verse. This adds a great deal of energy and unexpected adventure to your performance. Each song could be repeated depending upon the length of time required. This is a very versatile collection. Suitable for Christmas parties or receptions, church services, and receptions, nightclubs, and school presentations. Also, they are very easy to perform or even sight-read.MusicEach song in the Tuba Christmas Book is adventurously reharmonized, but the melody always remains perfectly intact. This makes it easy for anyone to sing along. Moreover, the songs end properly in the correct key so as to add an element of familiarity and closure. Tempo markings occur at the beginning of each song, but you can adjust these to your liking. Articulations are carefully calculated to emphasize the characteristics of the low brass instruments.ContentsVeni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)Helmsley (Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending)Antioch (Joy to the World)Carol (It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)Es ist ein Ros (Lo, How a Rose)GloriaGod Rest You MerryGreensleevesIn dulci jubilo (In Thee is Gladness)Mendelssohn (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)Personet hodieThe First NoelSalzburg (At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing)Three Kings of OrientAdeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)St Louis (O Little Town of Bethlehem)Away in a MangerStille Nacht (Silent Night)Score: 36 pages, Total duration with no repeats: ca. 14:00

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549906 Composed by Various. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Standards. 69 pages. Jmsgu3 #3685895. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549906). Christmas String Quartet Book Christmas Reharmonizations by James M. Guthrie. The Christmas String Quartet Book is a collection of the 18 Most Famous Christmas Songs with new and surprising harmony. Format First, your string quartet can perform the Christmas String Quartet Book directly from the score. This is easy because each song is only two pages long; hence, there are no page turns. Alternatively, this download includes a complete set of parts. So various combinations are also possible: e.g., violins read from the score on one stand, while the viola & cello each use the parts on separate stands. The Christmas String Quartet Book is available in whatever format works best for your ensemble. Performance This collection of the most famous 18 Christmas songs can be performed as a medley as written. Moreover, selected songs from the Christmas String Quartet Book could be chosen as the last verse of a hymn presentation. In this case, play the usual arrangement from the hymnal for the first verses, then switch to this arrangement for the final verse. This adds a great deal of energy and unexpected adventure to your performance. Each song could be repeated depending on the length of time required. This is a very versatile collection. Suitable for Christmas parties or receptions, church services and receptions, nightclubs, and school presentations. Also, they are very easy to perform or even sight-read. Music Each Christmas String Quartet Book song is adventurously reharmonized, but the melody always remains perfectly intact. This makes it easy for anyone to sing along. Moreover, the songs end correctly in the correct key to add an element of familiarity and closure. Tempo markings occur at the beginning of each piece, but you can adjust these to your liking.  Phrase markings appear throughout as a guide for bowing. Articulations are carefully calculated to emphasize the characteristics of the string instruments. Contents Veni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel) Helmsley (Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending) Antioch (Joy to the World) Carol (It Came Upon a Midnight Clear) Es ist ein Ros (Lo, How a Rose) Gloria God Rest You Merry Greensleeves In dulci jubilo (In Thee is Gladness) Mendelssohn (Hark the Herald Angels Sing) Personet hodie The First Noel Salzburg (At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing) Three Kings of Orient Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) St Louis (O Little Town of Bethlehem) Away in a Manger Stille Nacht (Silent Night) Score: 36 pages, Parts: 6 pages. Total duration with no repeats: ca. 14:00

Woodwind Ensemble - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550706 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Instructional,Standards. 66 pages. Jmsgu3 #4780493. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550706). The Flute Christmas BookChristmas Reharmonizations by James M. Guthrie. The Flute Christmas Book is a collection of the 18 Most Famous Christmas Songs of all time with new and surprising harmony.FormatFirst of all, your flute choir can perform the Flute Christmas Book directly from the score. This is easy because each song is only two pages long, hence there are no page turns.  Alternatively, this download includes a full set of parts. So various combinations are also possible: e.g. flutes read from the score on one stand, while the alto & bass flutes each use the parts on separate stands. The Flute Christmas Book is available in whatever format works best for your particular ensemble.PerformanceThis collection of the most famous 18 Christmas songs can be performed as a medley as written. Moreover, selected songs from the Flute Christmas Book could be chosen as the last verse of a hymn presentation. In this case, just play the usual arrangement from the hymnal for the first verses, then switch to this arrangement for the final verse. This adds a great deal of energy and unexpected adventure to your performance. Each song could be repeated depending upon the length of time required. This is a very versatile collection. Suitable for Christmas parties or receptions, church services, and receptions, nightclubs, and school presentations. Also, they are very easy to perform or even sight-read.MusicEach song in the Flute Christmas Book is adventurously reharmonized, but the melody always remains perfectly intact. This makes it easy for anyone to sing along. Moreover, the songs end properly in the correct key so as to add an element of familiarity and closure. Tempo markings occur at the beginning of each song, but you can adjust these to your liking. Articulations are carefully calculated to emphasize the characteristics of the flutes.ContentsVeni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)Helmsley (Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending)Antioch (Joy to the World)Carol (It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)Es ist ein Ros (Lo, How a Rose)GloriaGod Rest You MerryGreensleevesIn dulci jubilo (In Thee is Gladness)Mendelssohn (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)Personet hodieThe First NoelSalzburg (At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing)Three Kings of OrientAdeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)St Louis (O Little Town of Bethlehem)Away in a MangerStille Nacht (Silent Night)Score: 36 pages, Total duration with no repeats: ca. 14:00

Horn - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550710 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Instructional,Standards. 64 pages. Jmsgu3 #4785609. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550710). The French Horn Choir Christmas BookChristmas Reharmonizations by James M. Guthrie. The French Horn Choir Christmas Book is a collection of the 18 Most Famous Christmas Songs of all time with new and surprising harmony.FormatFirst of all, your Horn choir can perform the French Horn Choir Christmas Book directly from the score. This is easy because each song is only two pages long, hence there are no page turns.  Alternatively, this download includes a full set of parts. So various combinations are also possible: e.g. I & III read from the score on one stand, while the II & IV use the parts on a separate stand. The French Horn Choir Christmas Book is available in whatever format works best for your particular ensemble.PerformanceThis collection of the most famous 18 Christmas songs can be performed as a medley as written. Moreover, selected songs from the French Horn Choir Christmas Book could be chosen as the last verse of a hymn presentation. In this case, just play the usual arrangement from the hymnal for the first verses, then switch to this arrangement for the final verse. This adds a great deal of energy and unexpected adventure to your performance. Each song could be repeated depending upon the length of time required. This is a very versatile collection. Suitable for Christmas parties or receptions, church services, and receptions, nightclubs, and school presentations. Also, they are very easy to perform or even sight-read.MusicEach song in the French Horn Choir Christmas Book is adventurously reharmonized, but the melody always remains perfectly intact. This makes it easy for anyone to sing along. Moreover, the songs end properly in the correct key so as to add an element of familiarity and closure. Tempo markings occur at the beginning of each song, but you can adjust these to your liking. Articulations are carefully calculated to emphasize the characteristics of brasswind instruments.ContentsVeni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)Helmsley (Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending)Antioch (Joy to the World)Carol (It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)Es ist ein Ros (Lo, How a Rose)GloriaGod Rest You MerryGreensleevesIn dulci jubilo (In Thee is Gladness)Mendelssohn (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)Personet hodieThe First NoelSalzburg (At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing)Three Kings of OrientAdeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)St Louis (O Little Town of Bethlehem)Away in a MangerStille Nacht (Silent Night)Score: 36 pages, Total duration with no repeats: ca. 14:00

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,English Horn,Oboe - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550711 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Instructional,Standards. 64 pages. Jmsgu3 #4785741. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550711). The Double Reed Choir Christmas BookChristmas Reharmonizations by James M. Guthrie. The Double Reed Choir Christmas Book is a collection of the 18 Most Famous Christmas Songs of all time with new and surprising harmony.FormatFirst of all, your Double Reed Choir can perform the Double Reed Choir Christmas Book directly from the score. This is easy because each song is only two pages long, hence there are no page turns.  Alternatively, this download includes a full set of parts. So various combinations are also possible: e.g. oboes read from the score on one stand, while the Bassoon and English Horn use the parts on separate stands. The Double Reed Choir Christmas Book is available in whatever format works best for your particular ensemble.PerformanceThis collection of the most famous 18 Christmas songs can be performed as a medley as written. Moreover, selected songs from the Double Reed Choir Christmas Book could be chosen as the last verse of a hymn presentation. In this case, just play the usual arrangement from the hymnal for the first verses, then switch to this arrangement for the final verse. This adds a great deal of energy and unexpected adventure to your performance. Each song could be repeated depending upon the length of time required. This is a very versatile collection. Suitable for Christmas parties or receptions, church services, and receptions, nightclubs, and school presentations. Also, they are very easy to perform or even sight-read.MusicEach song in the Double Reed Choir Christmas Book is adventurously reharmonized, but the melody always remains perfectly intact. This makes it easy for anyone to sing along. Moreover, the songs end properly in the correct key so as to add an element of familiarity and closure. Tempo markings occur at the beginning of each song, but you can adjust these to your liking. Articulations are carefully calculated to emphasize the characteristics of wind instruments.ContentsVeni, veni, Emmanuel (O Come, O Come, Emmanuel)Helmsley (Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending)Antioch (Joy to the World)Carol (It Came Upon a Midnight Clear)Es ist ein Ros (Lo, How a Rose)GloriaGod Rest You MerryGreensleevesIn dulci jubilo (In Thee is Gladness)Mendelssohn (Hark the Herald Angels Sing)Personet hodieThe First NoelSalzburg (At the Lamb’s High Feast We Sing)Three Kings of OrientAdeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful)St Louis (O Little Town of Bethlehem)Away in a MangerStille Nacht (Silent Night)Score: 36 pages, Total duration with no repeats: ca. 14:00

Full Orchestra - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.751056 Composed by Richard Runciman Terry 1865-1938. Arranged by Brendan Elliget MAGA 537. Christian,Sacred. Score and parts. 35 pages. BJE Music #6516483. Published by BJE Music (A0.751056). O Perfect Love – This hymn of probably the lesser-known tune, called Highwood, is often sung at weddings or funerals. The arrangement here is for both Orchestra and/or Concert Band with parts for Harp and Optional Piano (Both shown on the score). The only percussion part is for the Timpani. Various combinations of instrumentals from a small group with the keyboard to the full Orchestra are possible. There is a descant part for Oboe, Clarinet, or Trumpet in the final verse.Grade = 3 Duration = 2:25 mins. The MP3 was recorded with NotePerformer 3.Introduction – Verse 1: Oboe Solo, Strings, Piano, and Harp.Verse 2: +Woodwinds.Verse 3: +All Brass plus the Descant for Oboe, Clarinet, and Trumpet (Full Orchestra) plus Timpani.Tune: Highwood Meter: Irregular Style: Early 20th Century Composer: Richard Runciman Terry (1865 – 1938) Lyricist: Dorothy Blomfield Gurney (1867 – 1936)The lyrics:O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, lowly we kneel in prayer before thy throne, that theirs may be the love which knows no ending, whom thou forevermore dost join in one.O perfect Life, be thou their full assurance of tender charity and steadfast faith, of patient hope and quiet, brave endurance, with childlike trust that fears not pain nor death.Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow; grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife, and to life’s day the glorious unknown morrow that dawns upon eternal love and life.

Violin Duet Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488279 Composed by William Shield. Arranged by Robert Hoskins. Classical. 89 pages. Artaria Editions #1065167. Published by Artaria Editions (A0.1488279). Artaria Editions AE387The London premires of Opp.1 and 2 probably took place at William Napier's morning concerts held at the Thatched House Tavern in St. James's Street. The performers at this venue were gentlemen amateurs backed with some professional assistance (possibly including Shield) and the audience consisted largely of nobility (but not ladies) on their way to court. Napier's concerts were more than a vehicle for airing newly published works or composers, and when it was proposed to revive the series in 1792, the Morning Chronicle of 28 January recalled that they had served to improve the taste and science of the amateur as well as introducing professional merit to the highest patronage. Shield's duets, expressly written with talented amateurs in mind (according to the title-page of Op.2), exactly suited the repertoire of the morning concerts.Both sets of duets are neatly engineered with a violinist's grasp of technique and articultion, and with each part sharing in the musical interest. The prevailing spirit of Op. 1 is Italianate and there are many attractive details to be heard. The amoroso movement of No.1, for example, with its ardent episodes and the hunting rondo of No.2 which begins with the representation of distant horn calls and later depicts a chromatically wounded prey. If the opening of No. 3 gives the impression of an exotic dance, including the audible thrum of a guitar or harp, then the rondo of No.4 can be imagined as a spring song animated with birds and breezes. The opening of No.5 is as propulsive as a theatre overture whilst No.6, written for either violins or flutes, assumes a suitably fluty tone. Op.2 is an altogether more compact set which sharpens the focus on elements already noticed in Op.1. Shield employs a variety of forms including minuet, variations, rondo and canon; and he also adopts vocal styles including lyric song (for the affettuoso movement of No.1) and arioso (for the opening adagio of No.2). The first movement of No. 3 sounds like a mini stage overture whilst the adagio of No. 5 can be heard as a melting duet. Both movements of No. 4 adhere to folk style, incorporating hurdygurdy like figurations and simulated versions of the northern pipe-tunes which Shield himself so avidly collected.   This edition presents as faithfully as possible the intentions of Napier's source. The style and notation of articulation and dynamic markings have been standardised throughout and, where missing, markings have been reconstructed from parallel passages. The notation of appoggiature has also been standardised to minimize confusion. Obvious wrong notes have been corrected without comment; editorial emendations with no authority from the source are placed within brackets. Robert Hoskins.

Violin Duet Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1488280 Composed by William Shield. Arranged by Robert Hoskins. Classical. 59 pages. Artaria Editions #1065168. Published by Artaria Editions (A0.1488280). Artaria Editions AE388The London premires of Opp.1 and 2 probably took place at William Napier's morning concerts held at the Thatched House Tavern in St. James's Street. The performers at this venue were gentlemen amateurs backed with some professional assistance (possibly including Shield) and the audience consisted largely of nobility (but not ladies) on their way to court. Napier's concerts were more than a vehicle for airing newly published works or composers, and when it was proposed to revive the series in 1792, the Morning Chronicle of 28 January recalled that they had served to improve the taste and science of the amateur as well as introducing professional merit to the highest patronage. Shield's duets, expressly written with talented amateurs in mind (according to the title-page of Op.2), exactly suited the repertoire of the morning concerts.Both sets of duets are neatly engineered with a violinist's grasp of technique and articultion, and with each part sharing in the musical interest. The prevailing spirit of Op. 1 is Italianate and there are many attractive details to be heard. The amoroso movement of No.1, for example, with its ardent episodes and the hunting rondo of No.2 which begins with the representation of distant horn calls and later depicts a chromatically wounded prey. If the opening of No. 3 gives the impression of an exotic dance, including the audible thrum of a guitar or harp, then the rondo of No.4 can be imagined as a spring song animated with birds and breezes. The opening of No.5 is as propulsive as a theatre overture whilst No.6, written for either violins or flutes, assumes a suitably fluty tone. Op.2 is an altogether more compact set which sharpens the focus on elements already noticed in Op.1. Shield employs a variety of forms including minuet, variations, rondo and canon; and he also adopts vocal styles including lyric song (for the affettuoso movement of No.1) and arioso (for the opening adagio of No.2). The first movement of No. 3 sounds like a mini stage overture whilst the adagio of No. 5 can be heard as a melting duet. Both movements of No. 4 adhere to folk style, incorporating hurdygurdy like figurations and simulated versions of the northern pipe-tunes which Shield himself so avidly collected.  This edition presents as faithfully as possible the intentions of Napier's source. The style and notation of articulation and dynamic markings have been standardised throughout and, where missing, markings have been reconstructed from parallel passages. The notation of appoggiature has also been standardised to minimize confusion. Obvious wrong notes have been corrected without comment; editorial emendations with no authority from the source are placed within brackets.  Robert Hoskins.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.719738 Composed by Various. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Sacred. Octavo. 13 pages. Curtis Hanson #4573123. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719738). As years come and go, one increasingly recalls memories of earlier times. One of the most vivid and cherished memories I have while growing up is of Sunday mornings, going to church, sitting in the same pew each week with my grandmother, hearing and singing the beautiful hymns of our faith, and then returning home to the aroma of beef slowly roasting in the oven. My father directed the church choir, my mother and older brothers sang in the choir, so the wonderful music of our faith was instilled in me from an early age. This medley, and others in the series, are arrangements of many of my favorite hymns from those early years, many of which have been lost in more recent editions. For this series, I have mostly elected to use the older texts as that is the way they were first written and the way I first learned them. (See below for more comment on the texts in this set.) There is a reverence and beauty in the language enriching the vocal/choral tone which, I believe, is lost in contemporary, conversational, or politically correct syntax. I shudder to think of the day when a penitential phrase such as Hear thou my prayer, O Lord is rendered as Hey, God-dude, listen up - I'm talkin' atcha! I have also opted not to include the many wonderful hymns and carols which are associated with the major festivals of Christmas and Easter as those are commonly found in other collections. A caveat: I have no delusions, and I offer no pretenses, that these settings are great art. They are simply expressions of faith which I hope may bring a small measure of joy to other church musicians. The hymns in this set are Children of the Heavenly Father, Day by Day, Thy Holy Wings, and Beautiful Savior. A note on the texts in this set: Having grown up in a Swedish Lutheran church, the grandson of Swedish/Norwegian immigrants, and currently being choir director of another Swedish Lutheran church, these hymns have a special place for me. This set was originally arranged for my church choir with the first verse of each in Swedish. Being under copyright, permission was obtained to use the more familiar English translations of the first three songs for local use. For this edition, I have opted to create my own texts for the first and third hymns while the second is a translation in public domain. I have also provided a verse in English in lieu of the Swedish for those Nordically challenged. The fourth hymn is not a Swedish melody but for obvious reasons is a mainstay of the Lutheran hymnal. Like the other hymns, the first verse is in Swedish while the other traditional verses are also public domain.

Vocal Solo,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.719770 Composed by Various. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Sacred. 10 pages. Curtis Hanson #6069399. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719770). As years come and go, one increasingly recalls memories of earlier times. One of the most vivid and cherished memories I have while growing up is of Sunday mornings, going to church, sitting in the same pew each week with my grandmother, hearing and singing the beautiful hymns of our faith, and then returning home to the aroma of beef slowly roasting in the oven. My father directed the church choir, my mother and older brothers sang in the choir, so the wonderful music of our faith was instilled in me from an early age. This medley, and others in the series, are arrangements of many of my favorite hymns from those early years, many of which have been lost in more recent editions. For this series, I have mostly elected to use the older texts as that is the way they were first written and the way I first learned them. (*See below for more comment on the texts in this set.) There is a reverence and beauty in the language enriching the vocal tone which, I believe, is lost in contemporary, conversational, or politically correct syntax. I shudder to think of the day when a penitential phrase such as Hear thou my prayer, O Lord is rendered as Hey, God-dude, listen up - I'm talkin' atcha! I have also opted not to include the many wonderful hymns and carols which are associated with the major festivals of Christmas and Easter as those are commonly found in other collections. A caveat: I have no delusions, and I offer no pretenses, that these settings are great art. They are simply expressions of faith which I hope may bring a small measure of joy to other church musicians. The general concept of each medley is to present the hymn, often in its original chorale form, and then vary its harmony or texture. The hymns in this set are Children of the Heavenly Father, Day by Day, Thy Holy Wings, and Beautiful Savior. This collection of arrangements is also available for SATB voices and piano or piano solo.*A note on the texts in this set: Having grown up in a Swedish Lutheran church, the grandson of Swedish/Norwegian immigrants, and currently being choir director of another Swedish Lutheran church, these hymns have a special place for me. This medley of hymns was originally arranged for my church choir with the first verse of each in Swedish. Being under copyright, permission was obtained to use the more familiar English translations of the first three songs for local use. For this edition, I have opted to create my own texts for the first and third hymns while the second hymn is a translation in public domain. I have also provided a verse in English in lieu of the Swedish for those Nordically challenged. The fourth hymn is not a Swedish melody but for obvious reasons is a mainstay of the Lutheran hymnal. Like the other hymns, the first verse is in Swedish while the other traditional verses are also public domain.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.719737 Composed by Various. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Sacred. Octavo. 11 pages. Curtis Hanson #4573093. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719737). As years come and go, one increasingly recalls memories of earlier times. One of the most vivid and cherished memories I have while growing up is of Sunday mornings, going to church, sitting in the same pew each week with my grandmother, hearing and singing the beautiful hymns of our faith, and then returning home to the aroma of beef slowly roasting in the oven. My father directed the church choir, my mother and older brothers sang in the choir, so the wonderful music of our faith was instilled in me from an early age. This medley, and others in the series, are arrangements of many of my favorite hymns from those early years, many of which have been lost in more recent editions. For this series, I have elected to use the older texts as that is the way they were first written and the way I first learned them. There is a reverence and beauty in the language enriching the vocal/choral tone which, I believe, is lost in contemporary, conversational, or politically correct syntax. I shudder to think of the day when a penitential phrase such as Hear thou my prayer, O Lord is rendered as Hey, God-dude, listen up - I'm talkin' atcha! I have also opted not to include the many wonderful hymns and carols which are associated with the major festivals of Christmas and Easter as those are commonly found in other collections. A caveat: I have no delusions, and I offer no pretenses, that these settings are great art. They are simply expressions of faith which I hope may bring a small measure of joy to other church musicians. The general concept of each medley is to present the hymn, often in its original chorale form, and then vary its harmony or texture. The hymns in this set include Breathe on Me, Breath of God, Blest Be the Tie That Binds, and More Love to Thee, O Christ.

Piano Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.719726 Composed by Various. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Sacred. Score. 7 pages. Curtis Hanson #4357409. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719726). As years come and go, one increasingly recalls memories of earlier times. One of the most vivid and cherished memories I have while growing up is of Sunday mornings, going to church, sitting in the same pew each week with my grandmother, hearing and singing the beautiful hymns of our faith, and then returning home to the aroma of beef slowly roasting in the oven. My father directed the church choir, my mother and older brothers sang in the choir, so the wonderful music of our faith was instilled in me from an early age. This medley, and others in the series, are arrangements of many of my favorite hymns from those early years, many of which have been lost in more recent editions. A caveat: I have no delusions, and offer no pretenses, that these settings are great art. They are simply expressions of faith which I hope may bring a small measure of joy and comfort to other technically challenged yet serviceable pianists such as myself. The general concept of each medley is to present the hymn, often in its original chorale form, and then vary its harmony or texture. The hymns in this set include Breathe on Me, Breath of God, Blest Be the Tie That Binds, and More Love to Thee, O Christ.

Vocal Solo,Voice - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.719768 Composed by Various. Arranged by Curtis Hanson. Sacred. 9 pages. Curtis Hanson #6069393. Published by Curtis Hanson (A0.719768). As years come and go, one increasingly recalls memories of earlier times. One of the most vivid and cherished memories I have while growing up is of Sunday mornings, going to church, sitting in the same pew each week with my grandmother, hearing and singing the beautiful hymns of our faith, and then returning home to the aroma of beef slowly roasting in the oven. My father directed the church choir, my mother and older brothers sang in the choir, so the wonderful music of our faith was instilled in me from an early age. This medley, and others in the series, are arrangements of many of my favorite hymns from those early years, many of which have been lost in more recent editions. For this series, I have elected to use the older texts as that is the way they were first written and the way I first learned them. There is a reverence and beauty in the language enriching the vocal tone which, I believe, is lost in contemporary, conversational, or politically correct syntax. I shudder to think of the day when a penitential phrase such as Hear thou my prayer, O Lord is rendered as Hey, God-dude, listen up - I'm talkin' atcha! I have also opted not to include the many wonderful hymns and carols which are associated with the major festivals of Christmas and Easter as those are commonly found in other collections. A caveat: I have no delusions, and I offer no pretenses, that these settings are great art. They are simply expressions of faith which I hope may bring a small measure of joy to other church musicians. The general concept of each medley is to present the hymn, often in its original chorale form, and then vary its harmony or texture. The hymns in this set include Breathe on Me, Breath of God, Blest Be the Tie That Binds, and More Love to Thee, O Christ. This collection of arrangements is also available for SATB voices and piano or piano solo.

Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1071368 Arranged by Chris Cooke. Christian,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Accompaniment. Duration 4241. Chris Cooke #3004317. Published by Chris Cooke (A0.1071368). This book is a recording of the printed piano accompaniment book in this series. Besides accompanying solo or duet instruments, these recordings may also be used for group singing. There is a short introduction, and enough repeats of the verses in case you would like to play or sing them all! While these recordings contain multiple verses, the print version (also available on Sheet Music Plus) contains only one verse with no introduction. All hymns are in a good vocal range except Christ the Lord is Risen Today which is in F to accommodate a more accessible playing range. The only hymn not included in this recording (that occurs in the print book) is Great is Thy Faithfulness, since I only have print publication rights to this piece. This is one large file, containing all 34 accompaniments. For this  reason, I have notated the cue point, i.e. the time in the recording when each hymn occurs so they can be located more easily within this one-hour and 10-minute recording. For instance, the second hymn would be found at the 2-minute and 17-second time point. The full list of hymns, with their concert keys, cue points, and length of the introduction, is below: Abide with Me, C; 4-measure intro All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name, E-flat; cue point: 0:2:17; 4-measure intro Am I A Soldier of the Cross; E-flat; cue point: 0:4:18; 4-measure intro Amazing Grace, E-flat; cue point: 0:5:33; 4-measure intro Blessed Assurance, B-flat; cue point: 0:8:11; 2-measure intro Blest Be the Tie That Binds, E-flat; cue point 0:10:19; 3-measure intro Christ the Lord is Risen Today, F; cue point: 0:12:12; 2-measure intro Come Thou Almighty King, E-flat; cue point: 0:14:36; 4-measure intro Come Thou Fount of Ev’ry Blessing, B-flat; cue point: 0:16:21;4-measure intro Count Your blessings, B-flat; cue point: 0:18:01; 4-measure intro Crown Him With Many Crowns, B-flat; cue point: 0:20:36; 4-measure intro Doxology, E-flat; cue point: 0:22:55; 4-measure intro For the Beauty of the Earth, C; cue point: 0:23:14; 4-measure intro God of Grace and God of Glory, F; cue point: 0:25:49; 2-measure intro Holy, Holy, Holy, B-flat; cue point: 0:27:39; 4-measure intro I Surrender All, C; cue point: 0:30:34; 2-measure intro In Christ There is No East or West, B-flat; cue point: 0:33:26;2-measure intro It is Well with My Soul, B-flat; cue point: 0:35:33; 3-measure intro Jesus Loves Me, B-flat; cue point: 0:36:50; 4-measure intro Jesus the Very Thought of Thee, F; cue point: 0:39:08; 2.75 measure intro Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, C; cue point: 0:40:35; 4-measure intro Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, E-flat; cue point: 0:43:11; 4-measure intro My Country Tis of Thee, E-flat; cue point: 0:45:51; 4-measure intro O Sacred Head, Now Wounded, E-minor; cue point: 0:47:45; 4-measure intro O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing, F; cue point: 0:49:58; 4-measure intro Oh God, Our Help in Ages Past, B-flat; cue point: 0:51:00; 4-measure intro Onward Christian Soldiers, B-flat; cue point: 0:52:46; 4-measure intro Praise Him, Praise Him All Ye Little Children, B-flat; cue point:0:56:08; 4-measure intro Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, E-flat; cue point: 0:57:07; 4-measure intro Sweet Hour of Prayer, B-flat; cue point: 0:59:12; 4-measure intro Take My Life and Let It Be, E-flat; cue point: 1:02:22; 8-measure intro The Battle Hymn of the Republic, B-flat; cue point: 1:04:15; 2-measure intro What a Friend We Have in Jesus, C; cue point: 1:06:33; 4-measure intro Whisper a Prayer, E-flat; cue point: 1:09:12; 4-measure intro