Sometimes used with children on Ash Wednesday because of the "ashes" in the lyrics, this is a light orchestral version of the traditional game. Brief introduction and interlude gives the kids time to get into position, and several repeats make it just long enough for a little performance.
C Bb D
A mellow pop ballad arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol Bring A Torch Jeanette Isabella. Features soft tribal percussion and acoustic guitar. Has a slight tropical feel to it.
C D F A
Movement 10 of Bach's Cantata 147, this famous hymn tune has one of the most beautiful orchestral accompaniments ever written. Recorded from Bach's original scoring for SATB chorus, full string orchestra, solo oboe, and solo trumpet. Intended as a sing-along track for SATB choirs performing this Cantata movement.
G
One the most famous pieces of Baroque music, the beautiful Air from Johann Sebastian Bach's Orchestral Suite #3 in D Major is commonly performed as a prelude at weddings, graduations, and other special occasions. A later arrangement that made the melody playable on one string of the violin gave it the nickname "Air on the G String." Often arranged for soloists, this recording is from Bach's original score for string orchestra.
D
A light orchestral arrangement of the classic carol. Bells, celesta, and pizzicato strings give it a traditional Christmas ambience. Perfect for children's concerts. Three verses.
F D Ab
A soaring orchestral anthem that takes a classic Easter hymn and gives it a contemporary spin. Effective as both a solo worship piece and for choirs, this song captures the essence of Easter morning joy, with themes of nature, love, hope, and peace.
G E Bb
A contemporary pop ballad arrangement of the Lenten hymn Christ the Life of All the Living, originally set to music in 1687. Features a delicate, lullaby-like piano and glock interlude, strings, and gentle rhythm. Perfect for Lent, Good Friday, and Easter, with themes of suffering, resurrection, crucifixion, and praise. This accompaniment track is three verses.
G F Bb
A quiet, contemplative jazz quartet arrangement of the french folk tune, featuring piano, bass, brushes, and a mellow jazz guitar. Original text by Jean de Brebeuf, this Christmas hymn celebrates the birth of the king on a cold winter night. Great for Christmas Eve services and Xmas worship. Three verses, each with a refrain, and an extra refrain at the end.
Gm Cm Dm Em
A beautiful arrangement of the classic carol for full orchestra. Straightforward tempos make this easy to sing for children and adults. Lots of celeste, harp, piano, glockenspiel, and pizzicato strings give it a light Christmas tone.
C Eb A
A dramatic orchestral backing track to the famous Christmas carol. Plenty of ringing bells and chimes create a shimmering Christmas spirit. Three verses with short interludes between then.
C G Eb
An new classical arrangement of this quiet hymn of prayer, featuring piano, acoustic guitar, strings, and horns. The lyrics clearly show the connection between what God does for us and our own service in the world, which makes it a perfect song for themes of responsibility or service.
G E Bb
A dark orchestral version of this somber Holy Week hymn about the Easter story. Solo cello, viola, flute, and clarinet create a chamber music ambiance during the verses, and full orchestra shines in short interludes between verses.
Eb C G
Contemporary arrangement of the traditional Christmas hymn. Steady, energetic beat featuring guitar and strings. All four verses with an instrumental interlude and step up on the last verse.
G Eb C Bb
A gentle, uplifting folk/classical version of this common Thanksgiving hymn. Cat Stevens used the same melody for his well-known song "Morning has Broken". Acoustic guitars, piano, string orchestra, and percussion. Four verses.
Bb C G
A contemporary praise band arrangement of the classic hymn, featuring acoustic guitar, drums, bass, and hammond organ. Great uplifting hymn about love, peace, equality, and community in Christ. Great for Easter, too!
F Bb D