Sacred Music for Strings

Based on the familiar melody, this is an engaging and lyrical chamber work for violin solo and piano, with optional strings and oboe.  It can be easily adapted for flute solo with several passages

Composer and violinist Stuart Carlson was inspired to compose the arrangement several years ago after hearing an arrangement by David Downes for full orchestra, bagpipes, three female soloists, and choir.

While under quarantine in 2020, Peter Hilliard wrote ten hymn settings for cello and piano to be performed during filmed segments for virtual church services. In each expertly crafted arrangement, these

Eight harmonically colorful arrangements of well-loved hymns specially created for cellists of intermediate to advanced skill levels. Newly edited by cellist Allen Probus.

Nine harmonically colorful arrangements of well-loved hymns specially created for violists of intermediate to advanced skill levels. Edited by Daniel B. Ziesemer.

In this collection, each of the ten arrangements are created in duet style and give both the violin and piano an opportunity to play the melody. Edited by Daniel B. Ziesemer. To turn these into arrangements

In this collection, each of the ten arrangements is created in duet style and gives both the violin and piano an opportunity to play the melody. Duet supplements for two violins and violin/cello with piano

This second volume focuses on Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter, but some titles are suitable for general worship as well. Titles include: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; Appalachian Carol; God Rest Ye

The expressive nuances of the violin and piano are beautifully interlaced with the deep tradition of hymns and American spirituals in this rich collection of 22 arrangements by noted living composers,

Written by Daniel Barta for Anne Martindale-Williams, principal cellist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, these pieces for advanced players are excellent choices for church, concert, and studio.

Written for David Kim, concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, North American Hymn Tunes is a three-part sacred composition for violin and piano useful for worship services, concerts, and

Written in typical passacaglia (theme in the bass line) and Fugue fashion, the theme is presented in the piano.  The first variation is a gently modified tune in duple with the accompaniment in

Prayer originated as an interlude for flute and piano in my choral setting of Psalm 19, Requiem, written in memory of Marie Mountain Clark. She was a friend and former principal

A meditative arrangement of a traditional Dutch melody for solo violin and piano. Perfect for Thanksgiving or other sacred services.

From arrangers Yena Choi and Edwin M. Willmington, Selah, is a set of artistic arrangements of hymns for solo cello. The arrangements of familiar hymns allow the skills of the cellist to

Using several versions of the original work as inspiration, Zack Stachowski has arranged The Seven Last Words of Christ for solo instrument and piano, making Haydn's music accessible to music

In a beautiful arrangement for solo violin with piano accompaniment, Daniel Ziesemer presents a medley of two Thanksgiving favorites, Thanks to God for My Redeemer and Thank You Lord.

Advanced players will enjoy learning this unique cello solo. Based on the beloved tune “Terra Beata,” and written for Anne Martindale-Williams (principal cellist with the Pittsburgh Symphony

Includes a G minor arrangement of the spiritual SOJOURNER, variations on BEACH SPRING in the keys of both G and E Major, and a beautiful yet straightforward version of WONDROUS LOVE. Written at the medium

This eclectic and meditative collection of hymns is well suited for the medium-advanced cellist. It includes the Scottish melody BROTHER JAMES' AIR, the French carol What Is This Lovely Fragrance?