Strings (Arrangements)

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Lo, How a Rose (ES IST EIN ROS)
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One of the most lovely songs of the Advent/Christmas season is turned into a tender jazz ballad. An oft omitted verse is included (“O Flow’r whose fragrance tender…”) and a short soprano solo provides extra vocal texture. This flexible choral anthem includes chord symbols for jazz combo, but it can also be sung a cappella, as in the recording above by the Heinz Chapel Choir of the University of Pittsburgh. The orchestral accompaniment is also flexible, allowing full orchestra or just the strings to support the sound of the choir and piano.
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Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
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My previous arrangement of “Lo, How a Rose” was written in a jazz ballad style. This arrangement, written for Wendell Kimbrough and Church of the Incarnation, Dallas, brings a gentle 6/8 lilt to the carol.

Arrangement for strings to accompany congregational singing. Download includes score and parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, and cello. Purchase price allows you to print as many copies as needed for your ensemble.
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming – strings
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A simple instrumental arrangement of this tender carol for strings and piano in a jazz ballad style.

Note: This arrangement does not match the choral arrangement of the same carol.

Download includes score and parts for piano, violins 1 and 2, viola, cello, and bass. Purchase price allows you to download as many parts as you need for your ensemble.
Mary’s Song (Our King of Peace)
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Wendell Kimbrough’s setting of Mary’s Song captures the wonder, fear, and obedience of Mary’s response to Gabriel’s message. The song is a perfect fit for Advent, Christmas, and Lessons and Carols services. The choral arrangement places the choir alongside folk instruments, which is a lovely marriage for those who lead blended worship.
My Friends, May You Grow in Grace (string orchestra)
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This string arrangement allows players of all ages to join in leading this song. Purchase price allows you to print as many copies as you need for your ensemble.
My Jesus, I Love Thee (GORDON)
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This Just Add People arrangement includes a fresh piano accompaniment for congregational singing as well as optional parts for strings and recorder (or other treble C instrument). After an a cappella third verse, an upward key change adds a sense of confidence and conviction to the final verse.
O Bless the Lord, My Soul (ST THOMAS)
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This is a string orchestra accompaniment for the hymn tune ST THOMAS, using the text “O Bless the Lord, My Soul.” This hymn of praise is appropriate for Thanksgiving Day, building dedications, and pastor installation services. The festive nature of the arrangement will turn a common hymn into a regal anthem.

This arrangement is mentioned in Greg’s podcast, “Thanksgiving Brainstorms.”

Score and parts for violins, viola, cello, double bass, and timpani. Purchase price allows you to print as many copies as you need for your ensemble.
O Come, All Ye Faithful – strings
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Wendell Kimbrough’s finger-picking style is the backbone of this earthy arrangement of “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” reminding us of Jesus’ flesh and blood entrance into history. The strings remind us of the heavens above, with angels singing and stars shining in the darkness.

Arrangement for strings to accompany congregational singing. Download includes score and parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, and cello. Purchase price allows you to print as many copies as needed for your ensemble.
O Sacred Head (PASSION CHORALE) – descants
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“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” is the quintessential Passion hymn. These descants can be played by a variety of treble or bass clef instruments, together or separately, and are also flexible in how they are used within the song. For example, I have used the descants as an extended introduction and brought them back on the final verse of singing. Email me for other transpositions that would be useful in your church.
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem (KINGSFOLD)
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This hymn makes a great transition between the seasons of Christmas and Epiphany, following Jesus from his birth to his days on earth. This arrangement creates a sense of wonder with a sparkling intro/outro and fresh harmonies. It could also be used with the texts “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” and “We Sing the Mighty Power of God.” The string quartet arrangement available below can also be used for congregational singing and adds lyrical interludes between each verse.
Once in Royal David’s City – strings
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Wendell Kimbrough’s rendition of “Once in Royal David’s City” recasts this carol in a folksy style that allows it to speak like a ballad rather than a fanfare. The strings add a further layer of of emotion to the singing.

Arrangement for strings to accompany congregational singing. Download includes score and parts for violins 1 and 2, viola, and cello. Purchase price allows you to print as many copies as needed for your ensemble.
Once in Royal David’s City (IRBY) – violin or cello
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This beloved Christmas carol arrangement was commissioned by violinist Sarah York. She needed a contemplative prelude for a Christmas service. In this arrangement, the familiar carol tune is passed back and forth between piano and violin (or cello), creating mesmerizing layers of echoed melody.