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.
G Eb Bb
Solo piano accompaniment to Gonoud's well-known Ave Maria setting, which uses Bach's Prelude No. 1 in C Major beautifully. It includes the entire melody once through, and is perfect for use in church, concerts, or weddings.
F C Ab
Contemporary version of this hymn of praise and appreciation. Perfect for themes of appreciating what we have, or our environmental or natural world. Four verses, with the fourth modulating up a step. Upbeat contemporary sound features guitars and keyboards.
F G D
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
An original orchestral backing track to this Shaker hymn of humility, made famous in Copland's Appalachian Spring. A uniquely American setting, perfect for Earth Day or Thanksgiving. Good arrangement for a congregation, choir, or small group of soloists. Often used with children's choirs because the text is simple and approachable. Three and a half verses, with the last half verse slower.
F D A
This classic American song from the time of minstrel shows will always be associated with the American South and the Civil War. Perfect for teaching children about the Confederate South. This is a simple, pastoral orchestral accompaniment with three verses.
Bb C G
A joyous, upbeat version of this patriotic children's song. Features a full marching band. Brief whistling introduction to set the key, three verses, plus a quick ending- long enough for children to "mind the music and the step" and strike a pose on the last note!
G E Bb
A soft, solemn orchestral karaoke arrangement of the military "lights out" bugle call. Often sung at military funerals, or on Memorial Day, to honor fallen soldiers. Prominently features strings, harp, and trumpet. Instrumental verse out front, and then three verses for singing.
C F Bb
A beautiful and well-known soprano aria from Bach's Hunting Cantata that sets a gentle, peaceful mood. Recorded here from Bach's original score with two flutes, solo cello, and harpsichord. This version is intended as a backing track for a soloist. For a complete instrumental version that includes the melody on violin, see track 1303.
Bb C G
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
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
The beautiful English carol arranged for a European-style folk band, with hammered dulcimer, guitar, concertina, recorder, upright bass, and traditional percussion. Creates a gentle, medieval atmosphere. Three verses.
D B F
The well-known Chanukah song "Who Can Retell", with accordion, guitar, piano, fiddle, clarinet, and drums. Twice through, so that groups can sing it both in Hebrew and English.
D Bb F
A gentle Christmas lullaby, perfect for children and youth choirs, or for full congregations. A sweet and sensitive arrangement for orchestra, acoustic instruments, and music box.
C A E
A contemporary orchestral accompaniment to this carol about charity and blessing the poor. Three verses, with the third verse up a step for dramatic emphasis. Thick orchestral writing combines with a pop rhythm section for a glorious Christmas ambience.
F C A
