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Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/wendell-lo_how_a_rose.mp3"][/audio]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.
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Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming – strings
[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/lo_how_a_rose-strings.mp3"][/audio]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.
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Mary’s Song (Our King of Peace)
Price range: $0.00 through $35.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/marys_song.mp3"][/audio]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.
Listen to this new recording of the children’s choir anthem produced by Carey Luce and Carlos Colón:
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Mary’s Song (Our King of Peace) – children’s choir (opt. strings)
$25.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Marys-Song-MST1.mp3"][/audio]This arrangement of Wendell Kimbrough’s “Mary’s Song” for children’s choir was commissioned by the St. Jerome Catholic Church Catechetical Choir, directed by Carlos Colón. This Magnificat captures the wonder, fear, and obedience of Mary’s response to Gabriel’s message, making it a perfect fit for Advent, Christmas, and Lessons and Carols services.
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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 Come, O Come, Emmanuel (VENI IMMANUEL)
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This Just Add People arrangement includes an original piano accompaniment for congregational singing. “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” is an Advent favorite, the mesmerizing harp-like sound of this arrangement echoes the hopeful waiting expressed in the text.Piano accompaniment for congregational singing.
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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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O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright (PUER NOBIS NASCITUR)
Price range: $0.00 through $5.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page[audio mp3="https://gregscheer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/puer_nobis-on_jordans_banks.mp3"][/audio]PUER NOBIS is one of the great hymn tunes of the Church and is matched with many texts, including “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright” and “On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry.” I tried to bring out its folk song flavor in a way that often gets lost in the four-part hymnal arrangement. (Note: the demo above uses the text “On Jordan’s Banks.”)
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On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry (PUER NOBIS NASCITUR)
https://musicblog.gregscheer.com/puer_nobis-on_jordans_banks.mp3
PUER NOBIS is one of the great hymn tunes of the Church and is matched with many texts, including “On Jordan’s Banks the Baptist’s Cry” and “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright.” (This arrangement is available with either text.) I tried to bring out its folk song flavor with a piano accompaniment that is energetic. I feel like this arrangement brings out the sprightly nature of this tune in a way that often gets lost in the four-part hymnal.Piano accompaniment for congregational singing, with C instrument descant. Purchase price allows you to make as many copies as you need for your ensemble.
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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.