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I recently gave her one of my beginner arrangements of “Nothing But the Blood“ along with an audio to help her out. To my surprise, she had it down in a short time. (It’s always encouraging to work with self-motivated young people)
The Church Pianist: Upcoming Article
Friday, July 9th, 2010Just been under the weather a little bit this week. I’m looking forward to sharing part one of a free arrangement with you by tomorrow. I’ll keep you guessing for now
A couple of hints…it’s a hymn that just seems too high for the smaller congregation. I transposed it to a lower key providing a basic piano accompaniment.
This particular hymn is rather long…so I will publish the first part tomorrow.
The Church Pianist: “There’s Within My Heart a Melody” Piano Offertory
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
I’ve been working on a new advanced piano offertory for church pianists. ”There’s Within My Heart a Melody” is a very uplifting hymn. I plan to publish this arrangement in the music store by this weekend.
The story behind ”There’s Within My Heart a Melody” is not what you would expect. I will share this amazing story very soon.
As a church pianist, I’m always seeking new piano offertories. I’m sure you all have the same need. Therefore, I’m trying to provide more offertory arrangements as time permits.
The Church Pianist: Patriotic Piano Arrangements!
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010July 4th is almost here! Do you have a patriotic piano arrangement ready?
We’re using the “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” piano duo arrangement by Glenn & Jan Christianson. Audio excerpt
A nice patriotic piano solo is “Onward Christian Soldiers” arranged by Elmo Mercer. Audio excerpt
Just two weeks until July 4th! I know at least “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” is available for download.
The Church Pianist: Resources for the Church Pianist
Saturday, June 19th, 2010I’m adding a new website to my blogroll list! Bible Truth Music contains a nice selection of resources that will benefit the church pianist.
I recently purchased one of their new piano duo books entitled Wonderful Grace of Jesus. The arrangements are fairly easy to learn but sound wonderful! The piano arrangements can also be purchased individually from this book in downloadable pdf format! Sunshine and I are playing “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” for July 4th Sunday. I will provide sample audios of this book in an upcoming article.
Here’s a list of audio excerpts from several of their piano books:
Audio Excerpts:
Playing Piano Praises (early advanced) arranged by Glenn & Jan Christianson
In the Garden
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Joyful Melodies Three (early intermediate) arranged by Jennifer Hall
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Power in the Blood
Songs of Invitation (early advanced) arranged by Harold DeCou
Almost Persuaded
Just as I Am
More sample audios and book titles will appear in the next few articles. Bible Truth Music plans to have all of their piano books available in pdf format very soon! Hop on over and see what they have as of now. I plan to purchase several of their books very soon to add to my offertory repertoire.
Church pianists of all levels will benefit from this website!
The Church Pianist: Upcoming Article
Thursday, June 17th, 2010I’m excited about tomorrow’s article! I’ll be sharing a website of piano resources for the church pianist.
The Church Pianist: Free Patriotic Piano Arrangement
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010Busy times…but still here
I’d like to share a free patriotic piano arrangement with my church pianist readers. My Country Tis of Thee is a very old hymn. The author of the melody is unknown but the words were written by Samuel Francis Smith.
The Church Pianist: Intermediate Offertory Piano Books
Friday, May 28th, 2010One of my church pianist readers recently asked if I knew of any nice intermediate level piano offertory books.
Try the following…
Intermediate Collection #1 by Jenifer Cook
Hymn Medleys by Phillip Keveren (recommended by a friend)
The Church Pianist: Good Intentions
Sunday, May 16th, 2010I had did have good intentions to post this week but it’s just not going to happen
Hopefully, I will be able to post an article next week sometime amongst my annual spring recital preparations.
Have a wonderful Lord’s Day tomorrow!
Sincerely,
Jenifer



