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This collection provides a fresh look at many beloved hymns. Veteran arrangers John Purifoy and Ken Barker have provided ten arrangements with contrasting tempos, dynamics, and styles that will be useful

Ten favorite advent and Christmas hymns have been arranged for use in worship services, concerts, and for personal enjoyment. Tastefully and colorfully portraying the text of each song, they express the

Utilizing familar hymns and melodies, the arrangers have crafted settings that are fresh, creative, and rewarding for the developing pianist. Due to their brevity and the range of topics, the pieces can be

This stately hymn should not be played too fast. Keep it slow enough to allow for plenty of expression. The sixteenth patterns should sound effortless, while accenting the melody notes. Extra care should be

An exciting offering for your Easter services! The opening motif combines a joyful feel mixed with hopeful anticipation. The contrasting, softer section modulates into a climactic version of the motif that

Lots of contrast describes this unique, dynamic setting of this great classic! All bonded together in a wonderfully creative way, this arrangement provides opportunity to showcase contrasting tempos,

"Cinematic" and "dramatic" best describe this arrangement as it develops through the verses, building to a climactic point near the end, then tapering to conclude as it began.

The opening beautifully portrays the first verse lyrics: "When peace, like a river"and "like sea billows roll." Inventive harmonics propel the transitions, the refrains, and the modulation into a triumphant

Gospel hymns and spirituals have inherent qualities that easily lend themselves to progressions, voicings, and improvisation found in jazz stylings. The improvisational style found in these hymn settings

As driving and dynamic a setting of this classic reformation hymn as can be found anywhere, you can almost hear symphonic orchestra playing along! There are some contrasting softer, lyrical moments, then a