Archive for the ‘Easter’ Category

Update on One Day (Easter Piano Solo) by Jenifer Cook

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023

Here’s a quick update on the hymn “One Day”.

Choosing an Easter Piano Arrangement

Tuesday, January 31st, 2023

 

I’m considering arranging “One Day” for an Easter offertory.

How many of you church pianists know this hymn and is it familiar to your church?

Thanks for your input!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Easter Vocal Solo: When I Looked Up to the Cross

Thursday, April 7th, 2022

“When I Looked up to the Cross”  is one of my most favorite songs written by my Dad, Reece Yandle.

This particular vocal solo is perfect for Easter.  I love the phrase, “When I looked up to the cross and gaze on His face. That’s when I thank Him for His love and His grace.”  It’s such a powerful song about the death and resurrection of Jesus. Click HERE to see Dad singing this piece.

Dad has another Easter type song entitled “Nevertheless Thy Will be Done” that’s also a great selection around Easter time.  I arranged both of these songs of Dad’s. However, this second piece is only available through Lorenz who is now under GIA Publications. The lyrics to this reflective song… opens with a scene of Jesus kneeling in the garden of Gethsemane and his heart-rending prayer…”Let this cup pass from me…nevertheless Thy will be done.”  The final phrase is “Thus cried the Savior God’s own Son, nevertheless Thy will be done.”

Also note, “Nevertheless Thy Will be Done”, is in a vocal book from various authors.

I do have another vocal arrangement in the same book written by one of my youth directors, Rusty Dillard, and it’s also a great song about the story of Joseph.

Click on the following song links for more information:

When I Looked Up to the Cross 

Nevertheless Thy Will be Done (offsite product) The name of this book is called “No Greater Love”.

Here’s the picture of the vocal song book for “No Greater Love”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Cleansing Wave (easy two to three part mixed) Choir Arrangement

Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022

Finished!  I’ve had this arrangement of “The Cleansing Wave” on the burner for quite some time.

I would like to thank Abby Phillips Lockaby for adding the violin accompaniment. She made it sound SOOOO pretty!

I didn’t do justice to her part but tried my best.

The Cleansing Wave (two to three part mixed)
Two Part Mixed Choir Arrangement (piano and vocal score included. Optional Violin also included. Violin part is geared to the more Advanced Violinist. Listen to the audio which includes piano vocal and violin score. *Special note: SAB on the last page. Piano & vocal score arranged by Jenifer Cook Price covers as many copies as needed for your ministry. Violin accompaniment by Abby Phillips Lockaby
Price: $8.00

New Ladies’ Two Part Arrangement

Monday, February 21st, 2022

I’ve been fine tuning two vocal arrangements to use around Easter time.

The first one is complete!  It’s a fairly easy two part ladies’ arrangement of “Jesus Paid it All” by John T. Grape.

I usually schedule at least 6 practices for this selection to make sure we have time to work on the expression once the notes are learned.

I’ll do my best to provide a video of this piece asap.

The second vocal arrangement of “The Cleansing Wave” is actually a two-part mixed choir piece with an optional beautiful violin accompaniment created by one of my music friends….(Abby Phillips) Lockaby.  She added just the right texture/sound to this flowing arrangement.  I’ll share an audio sample of the piano and violin score this week.

Jesus Paid it All
Sacred Two Part Ladies' Arrangement (for 2 or more vocalists) Price covers as many copies as you need. Great selection for the Easter season. Easy to learn! The most practice your ladies' group would need is maybe five rehearsals.
Price: $8.00

Elementary Sacred Piano Solo: Crown Him With Many Crowns

Wednesday, May 26th, 2021

My grandson, Nathan, requested an arrangement of Crown Him With Many Crowns to learn over the summer.

I tried to keep the arrangement true to his level with the exception of a few spots.  He will soon be in book 2B of the Faber piano book series.

You’ll note the suggested fingering as needed to prevent a lot of hand acrobats 😉

This particular piano arrangement consists of one verse and chorus…making it the perfect length for an offertory at a small church.

Crown Him with Many Crowns
Early elementary sacred piano solo, 2 pages (One verse and one chorus) Makes a great solo for the beginner pianist. I wrote this for my grandson, Nathan, upon his request.
Price: $2.00

Easter Piano Solo: O Sacred Head Now Wounded

Friday, March 26th, 2021

WHAT a rich text for the hymn O Sacred Head Now Wounded!

The writer truly depicted his overwhelming devotion and love to Christ for His sacrifice

It’s not a song you hear often but carries a message we need to hear every day!

May God bless you through this poignant hymn of Christ’s death and saving grace!

O Sacred Head Now Wounded
Late intermediate sacred piano solo, 3 pgs. Approx. 1:47 duration An easy-to-learn arrangement that pictures Christ' atoning death.
Price: $3.95

Happy Easter! Easter Piano Duo

Sunday, April 12th, 2020

Here’s my Easter greeting to all!

 

https://www.facebook.com/thechurchpianist/videos/227393975285595/

Just Published! Lead Me to Calvary

Saturday, June 22nd, 2019

I originally wrote this arrangement for one of my piano students and then forgot about it.  This arrangement of “Lead Me to Calvary”makes an excellent choice for the Lord’s supper, Lent, offertory or another devotional time in your service.

 

New Sacred Piano Solo: There is a Fountain

Tuesday, March 26th, 2019

I loved writing this arrangement because I wrote how I felt like expressing it at the time.  When I try to structure my pieces…it sometimes stifles my creativity.

But….structure is also good because it makes the piece more playable…without awkward leaps and such.

I have SO many favorite hymns and “There is a Fountain” is on that list!

I tried to depict an overflowing fountain in the beginning and ended with a different twist…still sounding as a fountain.

This piece is geared to the early to moderately advanced church pianist. The entire arrangement stays in the key of C but contains a lot of full chords.

There is a Fountain
Early to Moderately Advanced Sacred Piano Solo, Approx. 1:40
Price: $3.95