Piano Collections for Thanksgiving Celebration Friday, November 06, 2020
recommended by Caryn G. and Judy S., Sacred Piano Music Specialists
Filled with Thankfulness arr. Faye Lopez, for Intermediate Piano
With lush harmonies and majestic grandeur, this collection has something for every thankful occasion. This eclectic group of arrangements, featuring folk and classical influences will be a perfect addition to your worship resources. Titles include: “To God Be the Glory,” “For the Beauty of the Earth,” “Doxology,” “When Morning Gilds the Skies,” “Come, Christians, Join to Sing,” “Count Your Blessings,” “Now Thank We All Our God,” “We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer,” “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart,” and “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty.”
The Quiet Harvest by Thomas Keesecker, for Advanced Piano
The fourth in our popular series of books of reflective piano music, The Quiet Harvest is a collection of 10 pieces based on familiar hymns of praise and thanksgiving, some combining two tunes in a single setting. The piano writing is idiomatic without being showy, and is enjoyable to both play and listen. Titles include: “Praise and Thanksgiving/Morning Has Broken,” “We Plow the Fields and Scatter,” “For the Fruit of All Creation,” “We Gather Together,” “Let All Things Now Living,” “Beautiful Savior,” “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come (with Now Thank We All Our God),” “Over the River and Through the Wood,” “My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (with O God Beyond All Praising),” “and “The Quiet Harvest.”
Piano Praise for Every Season arr. Heather Sorenson, for Moderately Advanced Piano
This colorful collection is full of timeless hymns set with fresh harmonic and rhythmic ideas. Heather Sorenson’s signature style makes Piano Praise for Every Season the perfect addition to your piano library. Titles include: “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” “For All the Saints,” “Jesus Loves the Little Children (with A Child of the King),” “Jesus Saves!,” “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded (with When I Survey the Wondrous Cross),” “Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart,” “We Gather Together,” and “We Three Kings.”
Sunday Morning Holiday Companion arr. Victor Labenske, for Intermediate/Late Intermediate Piano
Victor Labenske has created 33 stylistically diverse arrangements for important holidays and observances including Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Reformation Sunday, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Several patriotic titles are included as well. To assist the busy church pianist, Labenske created arrangements that sound professional, yet require minimal preparation. An approximate performance time is included with each piece. Titles include: “All Glory, Laud and Honor,” “America the Beautiful,” “At the Cross,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Breathe on Me, Breath of God,” “Christ Arose,” “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Alleluia,” “The Church’s One Foundation,” “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come,” “The Comforter Has Come,” “Count Your Blessings,” “The Day of Resurrection,” “Go to Dark Gethsemane,” “God of Our Fathers,” “Hallelujah! What a Savior!,” “Hosanna, Loud Hosanna,” “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord,” “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,” “Jesus Paid It All,” “Lead Me to Calvary,” “Let All Things Now Living,” “My Country, ‘Tis of Thee,” “Near the Cross,” “Now Thank We All Our God,” “O Canada!,” “On Christmas Night All Christians Sing (Sussex Carol),” “The Solid Rock,” “Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart,” “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “There Is a Fountain,” “The Way of the Cross Leads Home,” and “What Wondrous Love Is This?”
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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.