The Music of Marianne Kim Thursday, November 14, 2019
recommended by Caryn G. and Judy S., Sacred Keyboard Music Specialists
Marianne Kim is a Chicago based full-time musician working as composer, arranger, pianist, organist, clinician and studio musician. Marianne’s versatile musical ability encompasses a diverse range of musical styles, such as classical, jazz, R&B, rock, Broadway musical, traditional & contemporary church music, and more.
Born and raised in Busan, Korea, Marianne studied classical piano and composition at Pusan Performing Arts High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree of music at Pusan National University, Korea. After working professionally over 15 years in the States, she has returned to the graduate school for her master’s degree of jazz studies and also for organ studies at Northern Illinois University where she has been given scholarships, awards, and the opportunity to teach jazz piano classes since 2013. Marianne has studied organ with James Russell Brown and Margaret McElwain Kemper, and jazz piano with Willie Pickens, Frank Caruso, Reginald “Reggie” Thomas and Alan Swain.
Piano Impressions for Worship
Arranger Marianne Kim brings artistic creativity to each of these solo piano settings of fourteen well-known titles. Traditional hymns, spirituals, gospel music and some of today’s most popular praise titles are all included. Each setting is set in an easy-to-read moderate level of difficulty, and are useful for a variety of occasions and many parts of the worship service. Titles include: “10,000 Reasons,” “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone),” “Lamb of God,” “Shout to the Lord,” “Precious Lord, Take My Hand,” “How Great Thou Art,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “His Eye Is on the Sparrow,” “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” “How Great Is Our God,” “In Christ Alone,” “Sanctuary,” and “Spirit of the Living God.”
Piano Impressions for Worship II
This collection of solo piano settings is the second volume of well-known contemporary titles arranged by the skillful hand of Marianne Kim. Each arrangement contains a perfect balance of nuanced harmonies along with a slight touch of jazz that Marianne is so adept at composing. Ideal for worship, these settings are of moderate difficulty. Titles include: “Christ, Be Our Light,” “Hymn of Promise,” “Here I Am, Lord,” “The Gift of Love,” “You Are My All in All,” “All Is Well,” “You Are Mine,” “Because He Lives,” “As the Deer,” “I Love You, Lord,” “Soon and Very Soon,” and “Be Not Afraid.”
4-Hand Piano Impressions Volume 1
Arranger Marianne Kim brings artistic creativity to these 8 well-known titles in this collection of 4-hand piano settings. Traditional hymns, spirituals, gospel music, and some of today’s most popular praise titles are all included. Each setting is set in an easy-to-read moderate level of difficulty, and are useful for a variety of occasions and many parts of the worship service. Titles include: “10,000 Reasons,” “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone),” “Be Thou My Vision,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “His Eye Is On the Sparrow,” “How Deep the Father’s Love for Us,” “How Great Thou Art,” and “Shout to the Lord.”
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About the Authors:
Caryn G. has over 21 years of experience working at Stanton’s in both the Piano and Choral departments. During her career, she has been a church pianist/accompanist and a piano teacher. Her experience makes her a valuable connection for anybody who calls the piano department.
Judy S. has 30 years of private piano teaching experience and 40 years as a church pianist. Her experience makes her a valuable connection for anybody who calls the piano department.