Contemporary arrangement of the popular Christmas hymn. Backing track contains acoustic guitar, bass, drums, strings, and a solo electric guitar. High energy with a moderate tempo.
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A contemporary arrangement of the traditional Christmas hymn with simplified harmonies, and a quick rock feel. Features guitars and drums, and a step up key change on the final verse. Perfect for the holidays.
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Chorus piece from Handel's "Messiah" following the original score, and recorded to sound similar to the London Symphony Orchestra's performance. Perfect for SATB choir.
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The seventh movement from Handel's Messiah, a full SATB chorus. This orchestral recording follows Handel's original score, featuring strings, winds, harpsichord, and organ. Popular oratorio for Christmas and Easter.
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Movement 17 from Handel's Messiah, this is a joyous SATB chorus, complete with trumpets, woodwinds, strings, and harpsichord. The text of "peace on Earth, goodwill towards men" is perfect for Christmas. Orchestral direction reflects the London Philharmonic Orchestra recording. Includes mvmnt. 16 (an 8-measure soprano recitative) as an introduction.
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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.
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An exciting aria for bass soloist, movement 40 of the Messiah. Furiously bowing strings mirror the nations and kings in the lyrics, which "furiously rage together".
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An exciting aria for bass soloist, movement 40 of the Messiah. Furiously bowing strings mirror the nations and kings in the lyrics, which "furiously rage together".
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An acoustic arrangement of this beautiful hymn about coming together in love, in a classical Appalachian style featuring string quartet, acoustic guitar, light percussion, and piano. Appropriate in any season, but perfect for Holy Week and Easter. Begins with a string quartet introduction; singing starts when the guitar enters.
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An upbeat, stirring version of the famous patriotic march. Perfect for Memorial Day or July 4th. Works beautifully behind a soloist, choir, small group, or for children.
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An Irish/Celtic arrangement of the traditional hymn Be Thou My Vision. Features authentic Celtic instruments, including bagpipes, low Irish whistle, dulcimer, bodhran. 3/4 waltz feel, perfect as a congregational hymn, performance piece, and general praise. All four verses.
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An uptempo, joyfull bluegrass arrangement of the Spiritual New River Train, about loving more and more. Five verses. Lots of guitar, banjo, and other fun country western sounds. Get your congregation dancing and clapping in the pews!
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An acoustic contemporary version of this simple, powerful spiritual about peace and love. The simple text and water metaphors make it deep but still approachable and meaningful for all ages. Acoustic guitar, piano, bass, drums, and organ, four verses.
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An upbeat gospel accompaniment to this spiritual, perfect for Easter or any time of year. Piano, upright bass, and drums. One verse by the band as an introduction, and then three verses for the choir or soloist.
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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.
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