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
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 front-porch style bluegrass version of this traditional gospel tune, featuring banjo, guitar, upright bass, fiddle, and drums. Fiddle introduction, then five choruses and four verses.
F Ab C
A traditional solo piano accompaniment to the classic gospel hymn. Great for either a soloist or choir, and the verses have built-in call and response sections too. The pianist plays stride left hand during the choruses, often in a ragtime style.
C Eb 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 dramatic orchestral backing track to the famous Christmas carol. Plenty of ringing bells and chimes create a shimmering Christmas spirit. Three verses with short interludes between then.
C G Eb
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
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
Sometimes called "Up Over My Head", this simple, powerful gospel tune was made famous by Sister Rosetta Tharpe. During the civil rights era it became a protest song by substituting the words "freedom" and "justice" for "music". This traditional gospel arrangement featuring piano and church organ is perfect for a soloist, a choir, or both! Choirs behind a soloist can echo the first three lines of each verse immediately after the soloist for instant easy harmony, and sing the last line with the soloist in unison. Verse four goes up a whole step for dramatic effect, and slows down at the end for a big finish.
F D Ab
This heartfelt spiritual about standing with God is presented here in a simple folk style with two acoustic guitars, upright bass, and drums. Adopted by the civil rights movement as "We Shall Not Be Moved", the melody now conjures images of standing against injustice.
D C F
An upbeat contemporary praise and worship arrangement of the classic hymn, perfect for soloists, congregations, or choirs. Four verses. The fourth verse begins with a drum breakdown and slows dramatically at the end. Features piano, guitar, bass, drums, organ, synthesizer, and percussion.
F Bb D
