Posts Tagged ‘church pianist’

Church Pianist Update

Wednesday, April 24th, 2024

 

Alive and well!  Things are happening behind the scenes that will soon be shared!

Here are the highlights coming your way…

  • Interview with the author of “God Can”  and Thou Art Worthy”

  • New vocal solo/duet arrangement coming soon by the above author. Title:  God Has Provided a Lamb”

  • New advanced piano solo for “Heavenly Sunlight”  asap!  (entering it into my computer at the moment)

Live on Facebook This Evening

Thursday, April 18th, 2024

I will be playing live on facebook this evening 8pm EST… on my Facebook Musician page.

You don’t need a facebook account to view the live event.  Around 8pm this evening….click on the following link and then you may have to scroll down page a little to see my live video.  The video will be archived on my facebook page for those who can’t make the live version.

Event link:  HYMNPLAYING BY JENIFER COOK

Tone Color and Arm Involvement

Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

Did you know that an octave stretch on Chopin’s piano was equivalent to a 7th on our piano?

He didn’t have to stretch as far as us!

Chopin also taught three lessons a week to each student!

Just finished watching this very educational video on “tone color”

Music Store Sale Expires March 23, 2024

Saturday, March 23rd, 2024

Celebrating the Re-Opening of Our Site!

Saturday, March 16th, 2024

 

Yay!!! We’re back online!!  Thanks to my wonderful husband for repairing my

hard drive that crashed the same week my website had issues.

To share our celebration of the re-opening of our store… we are offering 20% off anything on our church pianist website… except for the “off-site” products.  The sale runs from March 16 through March 23rd, 2024   

The songs that are “off site”  should state so in the product description.

Coupon Code:  PIANO2024

 

Sacred Vocal Arrangements by Reece Yandle

Tuesday, February 27th, 2024

Some of you may know my Dad, Reece Yandle. He passed away in June of 2022 at the age of 85.

I would like to host a tribute to Dad and his  music in the near future.

It has been difficult to do so just yet but I will begin preparing

I miss him SO much but thankful for the music legacy he left behind about his Lord.

I’m honored to share his sacred vocal music here on my website. ( I do have some of Dad’s songs on youtube.)

I’ve entered five of his songs in my music store for the time being….and will publish more as time allows.

One of the sacred vocal solo songs entitled “Cleft of the Rock” has been a comfort to me s I sift through Dad’s music for the first time since his homegoing.

“In the cleft of the Rock is my refuge, He doth cover me there with His hand.

Though the storms of this life may beset me.

On the Rock of His promise I stand.” 

 

New Piano Hymn Arrangement: “Under His Wings”

Friday, February 16th, 2024

“Under His Wings” ….a hymn of great comfort!  The lyrics were written by William O. Cushing.

William was a pastor in New York during the mid 1800’s.  His wife died after twenty four years of marriage.

Shortly after his wife’s death…he developed “creeping paralysis” which prevented him from using his voice to preach.

William pleaded with the Lord to give him some other way to minister.

God did just that.  William wrote over 300 hymns.  “Under His Wings” was a result of William going through hard times.

William may have based this hymn from the following Bible verse.

Psalm 17:8   “Hide me under the shadow of your wings.”

Under His Wings
Sacred piano solo (3 pages) Consists of one verse and two choruses in the key of C Major
Price: $3.75

New Arrangement in the Works! Under His Wings (early advanced level)

Tuesday, February 13th, 2024

New Sacred Arrangement: Holy, Holy, Holy

Tuesday, 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

Easy-Piano-Christmas Congregationals-Late-Elementary

Tuesday, 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