A dark orchestral version of this somber Holy Week hymn about the Easter story. Solo cello, viola, flute, and clarinet create a chamber music ambiance during the verses, and full orchestra shines in short interludes between verses.
Eb C G
A contemporary arrangement of this Easter hymn, featuring guitars, organ, piano, bass, and drums. Direct, easy-to-understand lyrics and an easy melody to sing make this a great choice for a large Easter service.
D A F
This song is sung at the end of the Passover seder. The lyric is the last line of the Haggadah, and means, "Next year in Jerusalem!" The energetic world music groove reflects the varied Jewish communities around the globe who still speak of coming home to Jerusalem. The arrangement features percussion from Egypt, Iraq, and India, as well as the Turksih saz, Indonesian gamelan, alto flute, a full string sectopm, upright bass, and electric piano.
D F B
A New Orleans brass band plays a joyous dixieland accompaniment track to this iconic spiritual. Upbeat and danceable, with a slow introduction and ending. Trumpet, trombone, clarinet, banjo, tuba and four marching drummers. Four verses.
C Eb A
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 Spanish-inflected version of this popular Jewish hymn, featuring acoustic guitars, bass, piano, and drums. The lyrics translate as, "How good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell together in unity." Mysterious and minor in tone, the two guitars evoke the sound of Ladino hymns and Sephardic Judaism.
Dm Fm Am
A celtic infused, flowing rendition of the traditional Thanksgiving hymn, Let All Things Now Living. Based on a traditional Welsh folk tune, this song gives thanks to God for all of the blessings of creation, protection, and promise, making it perfect for Thanksgiving services, or worship any time of year. Features Irish whistle, dulcimer, lute, bass, percussion, and some strings. Two verses with a short interlude in between.
G F A D
A haunting and simple folk-inspired accoustic guitar and cello duet for Christmas Eve. Part of our Campfire Christmas collection. This song captures the mystery and quiet contemplation of the birth night in the manger.
Dm Cm Em Gm
Wintery and flowing, this full and lush orchestral arrangement of the Christmas hymn The Bells of Christmas will transport your congregation or audience back to the manger where Jesus was born. Features full orchestra, bells, and strings for an unforgettable Christmas eve hymn. Three verses.
Eb F Ab C
A triumphant orchestral arrangement of the Christmas hymn, Come Rejoice, Praises Voicing. Great accompaniment track for praise and worship on Christmas Day or Christmas Eve services. Three verses with a nice interlude. Also great as a choir accompaniment.
F D Bb
Gather round the campfire for this laid back acoustic guitar and hand percussion arrangement of the Christmas favorite hymn Away in A Manger. Features three verses, with a simple ending featuring a toy piano that would accompany children nicely. Great for Christmas Eve services.
F D C A
A quiet, contemplative jazz quartet arrangement of the french folk tune, featuring piano, bass, brushes, and a mellow jazz guitar. Original text by Jean de Brebeuf, this Christmas hymn celebrates the birth of the king on a cold winter night. Great for Christmas Eve services and Xmas worship. Three verses, each with a refrain, and an extra refrain at the end.
Gm Cm Dm Em
A contemporary pop ballad arrangement of the Lenten hymn Christ the Life of All the Living, originally set to music in 1687. Features a delicate, lullaby-like piano and glock interlude, strings, and gentle rhythm. Perfect for Lent, Good Friday, and Easter, with themes of suffering, resurrection, crucifixion, and praise. This accompaniment track is three verses.
G F Bb
A moving, mystical arrangement of the traditional Christmas hymn Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence. Featuring string orchestra, piano and french horn playing three verses, this version adds a bar of rest after each phrase to obtain even 4 bar phrasing.
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