An accompaniment of the classic gospel hymn, featuring piano, electric keyboard and strings. One verse and two choruses, with lots of room for soloists to show their stuff. This is an original arrangement, but close enough to many popular arrangements to be easy to follow.
C F A
A praise band recording of the song History Maker, written by Martin Smith of delirious?. Follows similar structure to the Deeper album version, although this version has been rewritten for live instruments. Great song about making difference in today's world through God. Used by permission, under license from HFA and EMI CMG.
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This grand and peaceful SATB chorus is movement 21 of Handel's Messiah. The last movement in Part 1, it is usually the last song before intermission in performances of the full work. Gentle and easy to sing with a triumphant ending, with a text simple enough for anyone to understand.
Bb
A joyful contemporary arrangement of this Easter hymn. Simple lyrics tell the Easter story, to the music of a Dutch folk tune. Acoustic guitar, piano, bass, and percussion.
C Eb G
Pop contemporary arrangement of the traditional hymn, What Wondrous Love Is This. Processed drum kit, guitars, bass, drums, keyboards. Backing track reharmonized into a major key. Ends with an ad lib "jam" section. Youthful and energetic. Guide vocal recorded in A Major.
C A Bb D F
Movement 32 of Handel's Messiah is an aria for tenor (or soprano). Moderately, calm, and stately, it occurs just after Christ is killed, and reassures the audience that his death is temporary. Orchestral direction and tempos follow the London Philharmonic recording with Walter Susskind conducting.
A
A slow, deliberate tenor recitative, movement 25 of Handel's Messiah, describing Christ's sorrow at being abandoned to his fate. String orchestra with harp and harpsichord, matching Handel's original score.
B
A full-blown fugue for SATB chorus, in grand Renaissance style. Handel doubles all the choral parts clearly in the orchestra, making this an easy fugue to sing. Movement 25 of the Messiah.
Fm
This quiet alto aria about Christ's generosity towards his abusers is the B section of movement 23 of the Messiah. It was recorded separately so that it can be used alone, as a short and simple aria, or as a bridge to "He Was Despised" (Spiritrax 1208) as per Handel's original instructions.
Cm
A mellow and simple, yet moving arrangement of the classic hymn, This Is My Father's world. Perfect for soloists and congregational singing. Original text by Maltbie D Babcock and tune by Franklin L Shephard, published in 1901. Three verses, with a key change - up one whole step - for the third verse.
C D F
Movement 20 in Handel's Messiah is a gentle, flowing double aria for alto and soprano. The text describes how Jesus will protect his people. The alto sings the first half in F, and then the soprano takes over in Bb for the second half. Simple and beautiful. Could be done by one singer with a large range, but really perfect to feature two.
F
Traditional spiritual arranged in a country western folk style with accoustic guitar, bass and drums. Perfect for youth groups, bible studies, camps, and children. Four verses allow for personal variation.
All Keys
A rollicking country gospel version of the old spiritual, with twangy guitars, honky-tonk piano, upright bass, and a train rhythm on the drums. Six upbeat verses, fun for children or adults.
G C E
A tender, traditional version of the classic carol with a medieval ambience. Features acoustic guitar, recorder, flutes, solo cello, harp, and bass.
Em Gm Dbm
Jazz Big Band arrangement of the traditional spiritual. Perfect as a show piece or for a student choir piece. Features trumpets, saxes, trombones, and rhythm section.
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