Archive for the ‘Special Music’ Category

New Christmas Piano Arrangements!

Tuesday, October 12th, 2021

I’ve published three of my Christmas piano arrangements since yesterday and today.

The following arrangements were written with specific piano students of mine for this year’s recital.

Most  of my students are playing two specials this year.

Hear “O Come All Ye Faithful”

Hear “Come Thou Long…”

Hear “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee

O Come All Ye Faithful (easy piano)
Easy piano Christmas arrangement arranged by Jenifer Cook 2 pgs. Contains: Trumpet-like fanfare introduction followed by one verse and chorus ending with a big sound! Nice piece for a piano student! I wrote this for one of my grandsons. See video below.
Price: $2.50
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Late intermediate Christmas piano solo, three pages. See video below.
Price: $3.25
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (Two Pianos)
Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (Two Pianos)
Two Piano Christmas special arranged by Jenifer Cook Price includes Piano One Part and Piano Two Part (one person per piano) This piece consists of an introduction, verse & chorus. A great piece for short offertory or recital special. See video below.
Price: $3.50

 

New Christmas Piano Arrangements in the Works!

Friday, October 8th, 2021

 

It’s that time of year when I’m assigning Christmas recital pieces to my piano students.

I wrote three arrangements yesterday and hope to transform them into typed music format asap!

I’m also writing a piano duet of Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee this morning for my daughter-in-law and her son to play together.

I’ll do my best to publish all four by this Monday.

Here are the titles and levels for each of the four Christmas piano arrangements:

All are piano solos except Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee

  1. Come Thou Long Expected Jesus    (late intermediate)
  2.  Let it Snow                                  (Late elementary) *Available only on Sheet Music Plus
  3.  O Come All Ye Faithful                   (late elementary)
  4.  Joyful We Adore Thee (duet)         (Late elementary: Primo part and  Early intermediate: Secondo part)

 

 

Flute and Violin Arrangements Re-Posted!

Monday, October 4th, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reposting some of my flute and violin arrangements that I had taken off awhile back to update their links.

They are good to go now!  One of the arrangements is a Christmas piece too…flute solo w/ piano accompaniment,

Here’s the link for the reposted arrangements:  INSTRUMENTAL

Comforting Hymns by Jenifer Cook

Saturday, August 21st, 2021

Youtube link for tonight:  COMFORTING HYMNS BY JENIFER COOK

 

I’ll be playing comforting hymns tonight on youtube (pre-recorded).

The first two hymns are arranged by Mary McDonald and published through Lorenz Corporation.

These first two hymn arrangements are taken from the following book by Mary McDonald.

The rest of the songs are arranged by myself.

Click on book image to hear and see sample from this book.

Tonight’s episode of hymns begins at 8pm EST on You tube.

Click on following link to view video on youtube: Comforting Hymns by Jenifer Cook

 

 

 

Jenifer Cook Plays Comforting Hymns

Monday, July 12th, 2021

Jenifer’s recent “Comforting Hymns” on youtube

(Aired on July 25, 2021)

 

 

 

 

Patriotic Vocal Solos by Reece Yandle

Thursday, July 1st, 2021

 

There seems to be a shortage of patriotic theme songs.

My Dad, Reece Yandle, wrote both of these soul-stirring patriotic solos that are easy-to-learn in a short time.

Both tunes are very singable.

This is America &  In God We Trust

 

 

New Advanced Sacred Piano Solo: God Will Take Care of You

Friday, June 18th, 2021

I tried to capture “note for note” how I play this particular hymn “God Will Take Care of You.”

What a fitting hymn in our day and age!

This has been the hardest arrangement for me to write but worth feeling my way through as I sing the words to this beautiful hymn!

It took me at least four days to learn page 4!  I say this so church pianists will realize this hymn arrangement is very advanced.

Watching the video will help you with the interpretation of this sacred piano arrangement.

The interesting story behind this hymn is also included in the video below.

 

God Will Take Care of You
Very advanced sacred piano solo, 4 pgs. This is one of the most difficult arrangements Jenifer has written. Page four is a challenge but worth learning! Hear Jenifer play this arrangement on the video below as well as the story behind this comforting hymn.
Price: $4.95

 

 

 

 

Facebook Live Tonight! Jenifer Plays Comforting Hymns

Thursday, June 17th, 2021

I’ll be playing a handful of John W Peterson songs in addition to a new advanced arrangement of God Will Take Care of You.

I plan to publish God Will Take Care of You by this Saturday.  Speaking of comforting hymns…WHAT a comforting hymn!  The words and melody are SO soothing.  Once you hear the story behind this hymn written in 1904….the hymn will mean even more to you!  From the mouth of a young one this hymn was born!

Please join me for an evening of music around the piano.  Wish you all could be here in person so we could hear everyone sing together!

See the playlist below for tonight’s list of Comforting Hymns for June 17, 2021 at 8pm EST. Grab your hymnals so you can sing along!

CLICK HERE TO WATCH  ARCHIVED VIDEO

 

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