An incredibly popular piece of baroque music, often played at weddings and graduations. This is the original arrangement by the German composer Johann Pachelbel, for three violins, cello, and harpsichord.
D
This famous solo piano piece by Satie is by turns gentle and sad. It is often used as a slow interlude at services with a somber theme, and at funerals.
G
This famous wedding march is originally from Felix Mendelssohn's suite of music to Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream. Often played on pipe organ, this is a recording of the original orchestral scoring. A grand, triumphant piece, it is often used as a recessional at weddings. <br><br> Intended as a brief recessional after a wedding, this version ends after the main theme has been completely stated, at just under two minutes long. The last six minutes of the original piece, not included here, involve several new themes which alternate with the main melody.
C
Movement thirteen in Handel's Messiah is the only purely instrumental movement, without any singing at all. It's useful as an interlude, contemplative moment, or during an intermission. The title "Pifa" suggests shepherds' music played traditionally at Christmas by the Italian "pifferare" (pipers or shepherds).
C
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
A classical brass and woodwinds chamber arrangement of the classic Christmas carol, Deck The Halls. This arrangement is triumphant and joyful, perfect for use as a choir anthem or for a children's holiday program.
D F A C
An original orchestral, contemporary arrangement of the popular worship song, There Is A Redeemer, by Melody Green. Perfect as a solo for female voice, or as a duet, or for larger singing groups. Full of thanksgiving and praise.
D
Beautiful soulful ballad arrangement of the Israeli national anthem, a song about hope and independence. Backing track features a solo violin, guitar and piano mixed with other instruments. Perfect for singing or using as an instrumental piece.
Dm Em Gm Bm
Fun up-beat klezmer-style arrangement of the Chanukah favorite. Perfect for kids, hebrew school, and chanukah celebrations.
E A C F
Gospel-style arrangement of the traditional hymn, Amazing Grace. Rewritten in 4/4 time, this version is soulful and jazzy, this backing track is perfect for solo performance. Piano, bass, and drums. Guide vocal track recorded in F Major.
F A Bb D
A contemporary version of the traditional Jewish prayer, the Sh'ma. Perfect for Shabbat services and prayer, as well as other Jewish gatherings such as the High Holidays. This version is commonly sung in reform and progressive synagogues.
Dbm Em Gm Am
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!
D C A F
A contemporary arrangement of the popular traditional hymn, Blessed Assurance. Features a praise band of guitar bass drums and keyboards. Three verses, with the refrain after the 2nd and 3rd verse.
D C A F
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.
D F Bb G
A traditional solo organ accompaniment to this modern hymn. Perfect for Ash Wednesday.
D Bb F
