Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1341934

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Praise & Worship,Romantic Period,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. John Burkett #927445. Published by John Burkett (A0.1341934).

My Prelude on the tune St. Catherine (Faith of Our Fathers) is intended for church pianists looking for interesting arrangements of hymns familiar to their congregations.  It is written in an overtly late 19th century romantic style with considerable use of chromaticism.  A fairly lengthy introduction hints frequently at the tune before the melody proper appears.  The chorus concludes in grandiose style followed by a brief postlude that quietly reiterates the opening measures of the piece.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1336731

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Christian,Classical,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. John Burkett #922508. Published by John Burkett (A0.1336731).

The Fugue on Amazing Grace was conceived for a 3-manual organ and requires that the organist be capable of making frequent registration changes using preset pistons.  The fugue is based on the opening phrase of the tune 'Amazing Grace' and is structured as a large-scale crescendo and decrescendo.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer  in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1335092

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Christmas,Classical,Religious,Sacred. Score. 10 pages. John Burkett #920937. Published by John Burkett (A0.1335092).

The three movements of this composition are based on the Christmas carol tune Mueller, also known as Away in a Manger.  While each movement can be performed separately, my intention is that all the movements be played as a unit.  This composition was conceived with a 3-manual organ in  mind.  While the Prelude and Canon are relatively easy, the Fugue is more challenging, as it requires numerous changes of stop combinations via preset pistons.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  This piece is one among several arrangements in my Christmas Carol Series, which includes a number of settings for piano.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for still other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and some for piano.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1332065

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Christmas,Classical,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. John Burkett #918842. Published by John Burkett (A0.1332065).

This restful setting for piano of the Christmas carol tune Stille Nacht is intended for competent keyboardists who serve as either a pianist or organist, or both, for  a church.  In addition to the score, I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  This setting is one among several arrangements of Christmas carols in my Christmas Carol Series.  Also, please search the Sheet Music Plus or Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for piano and some for organ.

Organ - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1346808

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 8 pages. John Burkett #931590. Published by John Burkett (A0.1346808).

The Fantasia on CWM Rhondda is structured as a long crescendo, building incrementally from a piano dynamic to forte fortissimo.  Along the way several key changes contribute to the sense of growth, beginning in G major and ending in E-flat major.  Imitative processes increase the perception of forward motion, culminating in a grandiose harmonization of the second half of the hymn tune, accompanied by a rhythmic ostinato played by the feet.  I have provided a full-length reording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1349715

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. John Burkett #934484. Published by John Burkett (A0.1349715).

My Prelude on the hymn tune Webb (Stand Up, Stand Up, for Jesus) was conceived for a three-manual organ.  The tune is stated four times, twice in the right hand, once in the left hand, and once in the pedals.  Each statement is in a different key, the first in G major, then B major, then D major, and finally E major.  In the first, second and fourth statements reiterated chords in triplet rhythm provide the accompaniment, while in the third statement the accompaniment is provided by parallel fourths in duplet rhythm.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Piano Solo - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1347839

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. John Burkett #932631. Published by John Burkett (A0.1347839).

My Prelude on the tune CWM Rhondda (God of Grace and God of Glory) is intended for church pianists looking for interesting arrangements of hymns familiar to their congregations.  It is written in a conservative modern style with an abundance of parallel seventh chords and perfect fourth intervals.  The piece begins with a lengthy introduction that incorporates snippets of the hymn tune, while rising from a pianissimo dynamic level to forte, and then receding back to a soft dynamic level.  The mid-section boldly references the first and third phrases of the tune leading to a climax, followed by a concluding brief return to the style of the opening introduction.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1347300

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. John Burkett #932107. Published by John Burkett (A0.1347300).

This arrangement of the hymn tune St. Agnes (Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee) is a relatively simple setting that requires only a two-manual organ and modest playing ability.  A 12-bar introduction sets the mood.  Each phrase of the tune then appears, each separated from the next by a brief interlude.  Just as the piece seems to reach its conclusion, the final cadence is evaded and a second rendition of the melody is heard in another key.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1371320

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. John Burkett #955529. Published by John Burkett (A0.1371320).

My Prelude on The Old Rugged Cross (The Old Rugged Cross) is intended for church pianists looking for interesting arrangements of hymns familiar to their congregations  My setting contains much chromaticism, stemming from the idea in the baroque period that chromaticism evoked a sense of sorrow.  The text associated with the tune certainly conveys that emotion.  George Bennard harmonized his entire hymn tune in the key of B-flat major.  I, however, harmonized the first half of the refrain in the relative key of G minor.  After a presentation of the entire melody, I bring that passage back and end on the dominant chord.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Organ - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1337201

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Praise & Worship,Religious,Sacred. Score. 5 pages. John Burkett #923007. Published by John Burkett (A0.1337201).

While my Prelude on Olivet (My Faith Looks Up to Thee) was conceived for a 3-manual instrument, it should also be quite playable on a 2-manual instrument.  The technical requirements are minimal and thus most church organists should fine the piece within their grasp.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Sacred. Score. 6 pages. John Burkett #933639. Published by John Burkett

Piano Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1353490

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Sacred. Score. 10 pages. John Burkett #938224. Published by John Burkett (A0.1353490).

My Prelude on Duke Street (Jesus Shall Reign) is intended for church pianists looking for interesting arrangements of hymns familiar to their congregations.  A 15-bar introduction based on the first four notes of the hymn tune prepares for the first statement of the tune accompanied by a repeated rhythmic pattern of intervals of a third.  The second statement, in a different key, is essentially fugal in nature and concludes with a bridge to the final statement.  This statement is the most difficult to play.  The tune is played in long tones in octaves between the two hands.  The difficulty comes in the quick and wide leaps to chords that occur after each melody note is struck.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. John Burkett #932094. Published by John Burkett

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1428149

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Christmas,Classical,Praise & Worship,Religious. Score. 6 pages. John Burkett #1008974. Published by John Burkett (A0.1428149).

My Prelude on the Christmas carol tune Stille Nacht (Silent Night) was created with a 3-manual organ in mind, though it might be possible to play it on a 2-manual instrument, depending on the stop list.  The three different settings of the tune are intended to be played as a unit, though the cadence that concludes the second setting allows the performer the option of omitting the final setting.  The tune appears first in the left hand, then in the pedals, and finally in the soprano voice.  The middle setting, in the dominant key, is harder to play than the outer sections, primarily because of the trio texture and quicker rhythmic movement.  As one might expect, the three settings are distinguished from one another primarily by their accompanimental styles and suggested registrations.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music DIrect website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for piano.

Organ - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1347007

Composed by John Burkett. Arranged by John Burkett. Classical,Contemporary,Sacred. Score. 7 pages. John Burkett #931797. Published by John Burkett (A0.1347007).

My setting of the hymn tune Diademata ('Crown Him with Many Crowns') consists of three treatments of the tune.  The first begins with a brief introduction, followed by the tune (played on a trumpet-en-chamade stop), contrasted with a rhythmically active accompaniment.  After a brief modulatory interlude, the second treatment offers a stately 4-voice harmonization for manuals alone.  Another brief interlude then modulates back to the original tonic.  The final treatment in 12/8 meter presents the tune in long, ponderous notes in the pedal, while a 2-voice accompaniment in the hands provides a sprightly stream of eighth-notes that serve as a counterweight.  I have provided a full-length recording to aid the prospective buyer in the decision-making process.  I encourage you to search the Sheet Music Plus or the Sheet Music Direct website for other hymn arrangements of mine, some for organ and others for  piano.