New Sacred Arrangement: Holy, Holy, Holy

January 23rd, 2024

My grandson, Nathan, requested an arrangement for Holy, Holy, Holy… to play in this year’s spring recital.

So…Grandma started creating an arrangement for Nathan.

Here’s the outcome.

Holy, Holy, Holy
Late elementary sacred piano solo. Arranged by Jenifer Cook Nice recital piece or easy offertory. 2 pages Key of C Major
Price: $3.00

New Sacred Christmas Piano Solo: The Birthday of the King

December 22nd, 2023

A last minute piano solo Christmas arrangement for the early advanced church pianist.

Sorry for the late post due to me getting the flu. Thankful for God’s healing.

The Birthday of the King
Early advanced sacred Christmas piano solo. Three pages Includes two verses and choruses. Easy to learn for last minute offertory!
Price: $3.95

Sacred Christmas Vocal Special: Hallelujah Christ is Born!

December 14th, 2023

This has become my favorite Christmas vocal solo.  My Dad wrote this at least ten years ago.

I like the minor key for the verses with a great story line about God’s birth to his death followed by a triumphant chorus proclaiming “Hallelujah! Christ is Born!”

Our men of the choir really like singing this piece!

Hallelujah Christ is Born
Low to medium range sacred Christmas vocal solo; 4 pgs *Price covers two copies. The haunting melody of this selection takes our Lord from the manger to the cross.
Price: $6.50

Easy-Piano-Christmas Congregationals-Late-Elementary

November 21st, 2023

Last year, I wrote out the following arrangements for my late elementary to early intermediate student who covered for me while I was out of town on a Sunday.

I created arrangements that would be easy for my student to learn in time to play. The student I’m speaking about is our Pastor’s daughter.  She is now a true early intermediate and enjoys taking part in our music ministry.   I’m excited with her progress!   Would love to share what all she’s been doing  but will save that for her interview after Thanksgiving.

Each of these arrangements include an introduction.  The songs are also in a lower key for the benefit of our congregation.  Our congregation sings out SO much more when we lower the hymns. These arrangements can be used for piano solos or congregational singing!

Click on image to view sample pages

Easy-Piano-Christmas Congregationals-Late-Elementary
Five Late elementary Christmas congregational arrangements. Each arrangement includes an introduction. These arrangements can be used as piano solos or congregational singing. Song list: Away in a Manger, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day, O Come All Ye Faithful, Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne, What Child is This?
Price: $8.00

 

Upcoming Video: Update on Allissa!

November 18th, 2023

Anyone remember Allissa in the video below? It was created three years ago.

You’ll be pleasantly surprised at her accomplishments since this video!

Allissa and I meet a week from Thanksgiving to create the video.
I hope to publish the video by December 1st if not before.

Meet Maddie the Church Pianist

November 13th, 2023

Meet Maddie the church pianist who loves learning to play!

Maddie started out in Level 1A (Faber books) and reached level 5 in two years!

Watch this video to hear Maddie share her journey thus far… Please feel free to share by copying this link to your social platform  Maddie the Church Pianist

Meet Maddie….The Church Pianist

November 9th, 2023

New Arrangement: I Will Praise Him

November 8th, 2023

A nice hymn that focuses on praising God for His saving grace!

Here are the lyrics to the chorus…

“I will praise Him, I will praise Him! Praise the Lamb for sinners slain;

Give Him glory, all ye people, For His blood can wash away each stain!”

I Will Praise Him
Advanced sacred piano solo, 4 & 1/2 pages. Uses keys: F, G and A flat A nice piece for thanksgiving or any time of the year. *Special note: Jenifer composed the melody for the second verse. There are three verses total in this arrangement.
Price: $4.50

The Inspiring Church Pianist …Update

October 31st, 2023

 

 I’m pleased to announce that Maddie, the one-hand inspiring church pianist, has agreed to an interview.

Maddie hopes to encourage others by sharing her life as a pianist in general.  She is also the pianist at her church!

I look forward to sharing her interview sometime during the month of November.

You will also get to meet Maddie’s teacher as we get to know Maddie.

Thank you Maddie for being willing to encourage pianists around the world!

I will be announcing the date of the video publication asap!

In the picture:  Maddie’s teacher on the left (Mrs. Brubaker)

 

 

Surprise Visit From Piano Friends!

October 16th, 2023

 

Wow!  How surprised I was to see Loren & Louise Lustig at my church this past Sunday!

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’ve gotten to know them over the years via email correspondence.

They have encouraged me over the years through their playing, emails and now a visit!  I also enjoy how Loren & Louise weave hymn lyrics throughout their encouraging notes.

Thanks Loren & Louise for the visit and for the gift of piano CDs!  You both are an inspiration to me and keep me writing.

Hear Loren & Louise play and hear their encouraging note via video. Click HERE