A peaceful contemporary arrangement of the traditional hymn, The Old Rugged Cross. Perfect for Easter, Lent, and Good Friday. Songs lyrics reinforce faith in the cross, and the hope that is found in salvation. Four verses in this arrangement (repeat of the first verse at end, or room for alternate lyrics).
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Here I Am To Worship, made popular by contemporary Christian artist Tim Hughes. Semi-acoustic version, containing a string quartet feel, acoustic guitar, piano, bass and drums. Perfect for solo male performance, or as an inviting opening piece for worship. Used under license from EMI/Thank You Music.
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Contemporary folk arrangement of the traditional hymn Wonderful Peace, based on Psalm 34. Originally set by W George Cooper. Features acoustic guitar, bass and drums, plus organ and strings. Perfect for a choir or solo hymn. 3/4 time, 4 verses. Guide vocal recorded in F Major.
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Pop ballad arrangement of the traditional hymn Beautiful Savior. All four verses, with a half step up modulation on the final verse. Perfect for praise and adoration on any Sunday or during Easter.
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Lift Every Voice and Sing was originally a poem written by James Weldon Johnson, and was set to music by his brother John Rosamund Johnson. The song is often referred to as the "Negro National Anthem," and quickly became a way for African Americans to demonstrate their patriotism and hope for the future. This arrangement follows the traditional setting, accompanied by a concert band.
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Fun calypso arrangement of the traditional folk hymn. Lively and entertaining, this song is perfect for children and choirs. Marimbas, flutes, steel drums, and guitars plus lots of island percussion.
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A short instrumental version of Amazing Grace, performed by a solo bagpiper.
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A contemporary praise band version of the traditional hymn of Christain hope, Love Devine, All Loves Excelling. Guitars, drums, keyboards make up this arrangement that is high in energy. This Hyferdol track is also used for tracks 1016 Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us, and 1096 Alleluia! Sing To Jesus.
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A contemporary praise band version of the traditional hymn Lord of Glory, You Have Bought Us. Guitars, drums, keyboards make up this arrangement that is high in energy. Christian community and service to others. This Hyferdol track is also used for tracks 1017 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling, and 1096 Alleluia! Sing To Jesus.
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Orchestra backing track for the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah oratorio. This music follows Handel's original score. Popular piece for Christmas and Easter performances, perfect for choir.
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A bouncy, easy-going calypso version of the popular children's song Zacchaeus, easy for young children to sing along with. The song repeats twice with a short dance break between the two verses, for the kids to have fun!
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A flowing aria for alto, movement 36 of the Messiah. Orchestral accompaniment follows Handel's original score.
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A very brief accompanied recitative from Handel's Messiah for tenor (or soprano). Only 30 seconds long, movement 31 forms a bridge between two short tenor arias, "Behold, and See if There Be Any Sorrow" and "But Thou Didst Not Leave His Soul in Hell", so a recital soloist might perform all three as a set. Very slow and rubato, with tempos following the London Philharmonic recording with Walter Susskind conducting.
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A contemplative arrangement for Viola, Piano, and acoustic bass of the traditional high holy day song Kol Nidre. Instrumental intro, followed by one time through the song, and a tag instrumental ending. Kol Nidre means "All Vows" and is a flat statement that no promise of any kind will be kept for the coming year. Note, this arrangement is a shortened version of the full prayer, and is designed to allow for cantorial singing prior to chanting or speaking the full prayer -- an effective High Holiday congregational technique.
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Jazz Trio recording of the traditional epiphany hymn, Arise Your Light Has Come. Piano, bass, and drums, rewritten in 3/4 time for a jazz waltz feel.
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