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O Bless the Lord, My Soul (ST THOMAS)
https://musicblog.gregscheer.com/o_bless-st_thomas.mp3
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.
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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 Sacred Head (PASSION CHORALE) – descants
$5.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pagehttps://musicblog.gregscheer.com/o_sacred_head.mp3
“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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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.
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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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Prepare the Way, O Zion
$0.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageThis Swedish Advent hymn is so lovely it deserves two arrangements! The first is a fairly straight ahead 4-part version of the tune in its original 6/4 meter. The second is a 4/4 swing leadsheet in a jazz style.