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O Come, All Ye Faithful – strings
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/wendell-o_come_all_ye_faithful.mp3"][/audio]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.
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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.
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O Sing a Song of Bethlehem (KINGSFOLD)
Price range: $0.00 through $25.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page[audio m4a="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Arr-GScheer-O-Sing-a-Song-of-Bethlehem-12_8_20-9.34-PM.m4a"][/audio]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.
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Once in Royal David’s City – strings
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/wendell-once_in_royal-1.mp3"][/audio]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.
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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.
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Peace, Perfect Peace (PAX TECUM)
Price range: $0.00 through $20.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page[embed]https://musicblog.gregscheer.com/peace_perfect_peace-COS2012.mp3[/embed]There is perhaps no hymn more serenely beautiful than “Peace, Perfect Peace.” Edward Bickersteth’s text doesn’t dismiss the troubles of this world, but instead sees them as an opportunity to hear Jesus’ call to rest in him. George Caldbeck’s melody is simple, yet powerful. This arrangement builds on this beautiful simplicity, growing verse after verse and ending on a note of confidence.
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Psalm 104: Oh, Rejoice in All Your Works
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Wendell Kimbrough’s setting of Psalm 104 won the COS New Psalm Contest in 2014. Since then, I’ve arranged this song for strings, brass, and choir. These arrangements bring out a whole new majestic side to the song.
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Refugee King – strings
Price range: $0.00 through $25.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page[audio m4a="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/refugee_king_rosewood.m4a"][/audio]It was my great pleasure to work with Liz Vic, Wen Reagan, Bruce Benedict, and Lester Ruth to write this alternative to “Away in A Manger.” Most Christmas songs are all sweetness, with the baby Jesus sleeping contentedly, “no crying he makes.” This song turns that idyllic picture on its head, revealing the drama and stress of a real family with a real baby who was the target of a jealous politician’s wrath, forcing them to flee “away from the manger” to the safety of Egypt.
You can hear Liz Vice’s original recording below. Above is a recording of the string arrangement from Rosewood Church in December 2024.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20g05lJm0D8
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Savior of the Nations, Come (Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland) – string orchestra
http://musicblog.gregscheer.com/savior_of_the_nations_baylor.mp3
This theme and variations for string orchestra was commissioned by Carlos Colón for a 2017 Advent service at Baylor University. The stout hymn tune Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland is stated, then volleyed back and forth between different sections of the string orchestra. It could be used as a stand-alone concert piece or used as a prelude or instrumental selection in a worship setting. It is especially appropriate for Advent and Lessons and Carols services.
Score and orchestral parts for violin 1+2, viola, cello, and bass. Purchase price allows you to print as many copies as you need for your ensemble.
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Silent Night – strings
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/wendell-silent_night.mp3"][/audio]This string arrangement was written for Wendell Kimbrough and Church of the Incarnation, Dallas. Its understated style supports the song while maintaining the gentle “lullaby” style.
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.