Archive for the ‘Easter’ Category

Easter Piano Offertory: There is a Fountain

Monday, March 25th, 2019

 

I’m working on a new Easter piano offertory at the moment. I’m actually inputting it into Finale right now.

I hope to publish “There is a Fountain” by no later than tomorrow.  Sorry for delay but many things on my plate right now.

This particular arrangement of ‘There is a Fountain” is for the early to moderately advanced church pianist due to the big, full chords.

Oh…I started out with a “flowing water” sound to depict an overflowing fountain filled with God’s redemption.  🙂

Click title to hear sample: ” There is a Fountain”

 

Piano Sacred Solos by Gary Prim

Friday, March 22nd, 2019

I came across some beautiful CD’s  a few years ago that I just love to play for a relaxing background at home.

The two CDs I have are “Springtime Reflections” and “Peaceful Praise”.

One day, I looked up the arranger online and to my pleasure…I found the arrangements were also available in sheet music!

Dave Combs, the publisher, generously mailed me copies of Gary’s books so that I could share sound samples with my readers.

You can find the following books from the video below at www.combsmusic.com

They also have free sound samples and sheet music samples HERE

Special note: “Inspirational Treasures” shown on the left below, contains the song “Beneath the Cross” (excerpt in video) and makes a nice Easter special.

Two Piano Version of When I Survey

Friday, February 1st, 2019

I was able to adapt When I Survey Ensemble to a two piano arrangement.  I know not every church has three pianos in addition to flute and clarinet but hope this arrangement of When I Survey will be more feasible for the church pianist(s).

We have two pianos (one grand plus one digital piano) at our church on opposite ends of the stage.  I’m going to add strings and have one of our pianists play the digital for the strings.  I’m bringing in two… 76 key keyboards and placing them facing me at the grand piano.  The flutes and clarinet will play from the front pew facing the pianos.  I have found it easier to stay together when positioning the instruments as close as possible to each other with the pianists facing each or maybe side view (depending on the space) in order to see each other’s movements for unified playing.

I’m sharing a “buy it now” and preview of the two piano version below. Click on the image to view a sample page from each piano part.

When I Survey Two Pianos
Intermediate to late intermediate sacred piano duo (two pianos) 4 pages per piano. *Adapted from "When I Survey Palm Sunday Ensemble" Also available as Three Pianos with flute and clarinet
Price: $6.00

When I Survey Ensemble Published!

Monday, January 28th, 2019

Just finished publishing When I Survey the Wondrous Cross for Palm Sunday.  IMPORTANT INFO…Click HERE!

Our ensemble has our first practice this Sunday night after church.

Looking forward to working together to share a descriptive arrangement on Christ’s death and loyalty we should have to our Saviour.

*Important note: Each instrument in this ensemble depends on each other for the melody except piano #3 which is optional.

I am preparing a two piano version of this and hope to publish it by this Saturday. (February 2, 2019)

Palm Sunday Ensemble
Early intermediate to Advanced Ensemble Includes: Three Pianos (Piano One: Early Advanced, Piano Two: Late Intermediate, Piano Three: Early Intermediate) One flute clarinet or Two Flutes (2nd flute can replace clarinet) *Piano 3 is optional and a violin can replace flute #1 View sample pages by clicking on product image.
Price: $8.00

 

Palm Sunday Ensemble: To Be Published Tonight

Monday, January 28th, 2019

PDF collection of “When I Survey”

(Palm Sunday Ensemble)

Posting this PDF collection this evening!

Hear entire arrangement below:

*Special note:  Every instrument in this collection depends upon each other for the melody except piano #3 which is optional


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, January 26th, 2019

Can’t wait to publish this Easter/Palm Sunday Ensemble of  When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.

I wanted to publish the sheet music by today but definitely by this Monday, January 28, 2019

In the mean time….here’s the entire arrangement via video.

Palm Sunday/Easter Ensemble Update! Piano Trio Plus…

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019

To purchase this ensemble….click HERE

I’m trying VERY hard to publish my Easter/Palm Sunday Piano trio + flute duet + optional clarinet part….by this weekend!

Here are sample pics thus far….Click on image below to enlarge for better viewing.

I just need to enter the optional clarinet score into Finale and my piano part (Piano #1)

I created this as an easy-to-learn ensemble since we will have limited group practices.

Piano #1 (early advanced)

Piano #2 (late intermediate)

Piano #3 (early intermediate)

Flute & Clarinet are rather easy too.

 

Easter Piano Duet!

Thursday, March 29th, 2018

I know…last minute… but needed to write a piano duet for myself and a friend to play this Sunday morning. I kept trying to find an easy one to throw together at the last minute but couldn’t find exactly what I wanted.

So…I created an easy piano duet of “Christ the Lord is Risen Today”.  My life has been crazy busy and haven’t had a chance to practice in advance…so this piece worked out great!

Christ the Lord is Risen Today!
Late intermediate to early advanced Easter piano duet. (one piano four hands) 4 pgs. *Price covers two copies. Written for a fast & easy to learn situation! (for the early advanced pianist)
Price: $5.25

Easter Prelude Hymns for the Church Pianist

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

 

Easter…. a time to celebrate our Lord’s return. At our church, we include songs about Christ’s crucifixion and return.

I’ve created a list of suggested hymns that I would use for an Easter prelude service.  I’ve also placed the hymns into groups that seem to go together.

 Easter Prelude Master List

Usage tips for Easter Preludes:  (to avoid getting disoriented when applying the transitions)  😉

  • Print the hymns listed below for prelude of your choice.
  • Cut and paste each transition to the appropriate hymn

Easter Prelude #1 and #2 (transition sheet)

Hymns for Prelude #1

Redeemed

He Lives (page one)

He Lives (page two)

*Jesus is Coming Again (under copyright so not able to furnish a copy…just find it in hymnal in key of B flat)

Hymns for Prelude #2 (COMING SOON!)

Click link below to download & print FREE handout for Easter Prelude #3

Easter Prelude #3 (transition sheet)

* I HAD to write “Man of Sorrows”  in C because of the neat sounding transition from E flat to C  🙂

Crown Him with Many Crowns

At the Cross

 

Sacred Vocal Solo Resource

Tuesday, January 9th, 2018

My Dad, Reece Yandle, has several songs published through Lorenz and Sheet Music Plus.

Here’s one of my favorites that Dad has written. A great Easter solo or anytime of the year really.

Click on following title: When I Looked Up to the Cross

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