Sorry I’m a little slow at posting any new arrangements. I just returned from being out of town this past week (Saturday through Thursday).
My Dad is facing surgery mid-November so I may not be posting too much in November. His surgery is the week of Thanksgiving…would appreciate your prayers.
Here’s a new early intermediate level Christmas piano solo. Yes, it’s available for FREE when purchasing my new book “My Redeemer and Friend”.
Click on my book title in above sentence for promo details.
I will upload a sample audio for this arrangement… asap by this evening. This arrangement of “What Child is This?” is patterned after my advanced piano solo version.
Early intermediate Christmas piano solo, 4 pgs.
Enjoy playing this very flowing arrangement loaded with lush chording.
*This arrangement is patterned after the advanced piano solo version.
I’ve entered the Holiday Arranging Contest once again with Sheet Music Plus. My arrangement submission is “Manger Medley”…a moderately advanced piece.The contest selling period is October 30th through December 14th, 2018. The arranger who sells the most copies during October 30th through December 14th…receives $300 and advertisement exposure. When I won first place with my last entry…I used the money to attend the Atlanta Composer’s Symposium where I go each year for composer’s rejuvenation 🙂 (My book with Lorenz was a direct result from attending this Symposium) Thanks to my readers who made that possible! 🙂
Now to offer a special promotional offer for this new piece! Details below:
Those who purchase the sheet music for this piece from Sheet Music Plus during October 30 thru December 14, 2018….will receive two free piano solo arrangements of your choice from my online website store.
Anyone purchasing this arrangement on Sheet Music Plus site AFTER the above promotional period…can choose one free piano solo arrangement from my site up through December 30, 2018
*Must provide proof of purchase & email it to jenifer@thechurchpianist.com
*Reminder: Promotional period is Oct 30th thru December 14th, 2018
*Special note: I have two different promotionals going on soon. 1st promotional is for this Christmas arrangement of “Manger Medley” and the second one is for my Lorenz book “My Redeemer & Friend” Click HERE to see book promotional details.
Just thought I’d share what I’m currently writing. I have been sick since Sunday and itching to get back to writing. We were out of town all last week on a family visit…so looking forward to getting back to work…writing music!
Over the past several years I have been transcribing arrangements from my “Simply Christmas” CD. I’m almost done with the handwritten version of “Manger Medley” as played on my Christmas CD. I would consider this arrangement to be early advanced.
I recently arranged an easy men’s three part arrangement of the old hymn “Are Ye Able,” Said the Master The text of this hymn challenges us to live our lives fully for Christ…remembering how He sacrificed all to lay down His life for us. I’ll be publishing a video of one of our men’s group singing this arrangement and the sheet music will be availalble in our online music store at:
Oh how I love hymns with such rich meaning! May we all focus more on what we’re singing. It’s SO easy to just get caught up on a melody. (I needed that reminder) 😉
I truly appreciate all the kind words of encouragement that I’ve received over the years from my readers.
Just thought I would share a recent note and video from a couple of my readers. Loren & Louise are a husband and wife team who volunteer of their time to minister through music to various churches in their area as needed for Sunday services, weddings and funerals.
I would love to meet Loren & Louise in person just as I would those of you I’ve corresponded with through the years. (We can meet for sure in Heaven) 🙂
Thanks again for all of you encouragers! That’s what keeps me writing 🙂
Loren and Louise are playing my arrangement of “Draw Me Nearer & Close to Thee” …available HERE
*Loren and Louise apologized for the organ and piano being somewhat out of tune but I could easily overlook that as I heard them play from their hearts 🙂
While looking for patriotic music to listen to on youtube…I happened across the song “Tramp Tramp Tramp”that sounded just like “Jesus Loves the Little Children”.
I immediately looked up the origin of “Jesus Loves the Little Children” and I discovered the following story:
Reece Yandle, my Dad, wrote “This is America” a patriotic vocal solo, about twenty-five years ago and I just re-discovered it on one of my recent visits to my parent’s house.
I told Dad he HAD to get this one published!
I will try to provide at least a sample video of “This is America” asap.
This beautiful patriotic anthem speaks of our loyalty to America and reminds us that God gave us America and how we need to keep her free!
Dad also has another Patriotic vocal solo available entitled “In God We Trust.” The words of this tasteful melody reminds us to trust in God no matter what comes our way. View sample page and audio:In God We Trust
I’m feverishly trying to finish my early intermediate sacred piano solo book for Lorenz. It’s due June 1st. I’m working on the ninth one now. The book will contain a total of ten piano solos.
Here are some of the song titles: What a Friend We Have in Jesus, His Eye is on the Sparrow, Jesus What a Friend for Sinners, All the Way My Savior Leads Me and Crown Him with Many Crowns.
I’m also currently working on my next website video tutorial to present a certain fill-in that I LOVE to use!
In my spare time….I need to unveil a nice patriotic vocal solo by my Dad….hope to publish asap!
Need your help! Just need names of at least two hymns that use a 12/8 time signature. Thanks!