Joy and Peace: Piano Music for Christmas Tuesday, October 01, 2024
recommended by Caryn G. and Christopher B., Sacred Piano Music Specialists
A Peaceful Noel arr. Lloyd Larson
Masterfully crafted by the always creative and dependable Lloyd Larson, the arrangements in this collection are all peaceful in nature. They are intended to help create a spirit of calm and repose during a busy season, whether in corporate worship settings or in private times of devotion. But most importantly they remind us that the Prince of Peace, the One born of God, has come to dwell among us; to bring hope and tranquility into our world of chaos and turmoil. Titles include: “Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus,” “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence,” “How Far Is It to Bethlehem,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Gentle Mary Laid Her Child (with Infant Holy, Infant Lowly),” “Sing We Now of Christmas (with The First Noel),” “Away in a Manger,” “I Wonder as I Wander,” and “We Three Kings.”
Heavenly Peace arr. Mary McDonald
We are pleased to present our first solo collection for pianists from one of our most valued and trusted composers, Mary McDonald. Here are ten settings ingeniously crafted for the church musician who desires music that can be easily mastered with minimal practice. These quiet, meditative settings are ideal for worship as well as personal renewal. Each setting is designed for personal expression and will accommodate intermediate to advanced pianists. Titles include: “Away in a Manger,” “Coventry Carol,” “Heavenly Peace,” “In the Bleak Midwinter,” “Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head,” “O Come to My Heart,” “Once in Royal David’s City,” “See, Amid the Winter’s Snow,” “The Babe, the Son of Mary,” and “Good People All, This Christmas Time.”
10 Christmas Songs for Solo Piano Volume 2 arr. Mark Hayes
Due to overwhelming demand, here’s Volume Two from The Mark Hayes Piano Library Series! For this follow-up release, Mark has put his special touch on classic carols. Exquisite! Titles include: “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,” “Lo! How a Rose E’er Blooming,” “Sussex Carol,” “A La Nanita Nana,” “Wexford Carol,” “Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child,” “Away in a Manger,” “Bring a Torch, Jeanette, Isabella,” “Silent Night,” and “Gesù Bambino.”
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About the Authors:
Caryn G. is a graduate of Trinity Lutheran College (Washington state). She has over 24 years of experience working at Stanton’s in both the Piano and Choral departments, specializing in sacred piano music. She is a church pianist/accompanist and has enjoyed being a piano teacher and singing in many choirs over the years. When not working at Stanton’s or at church, she loves spending time with family members and friends, traveling and exploring, watching movies, reading, bike riding and most recently trying to better her culinary knowledge and be a little more artsy by painting rocks and water coloring.
Christopher B. grew up in eastern Kentucky in a musically diverse family, and began playing organ at the age of 12. He majored in vocal performance with minors in keyboards and conducting at Marshall University and later received a Master of Theological Studies in congregational ministry from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Christopher has served as a church music director and organist for more than 20 years, presently serving as Director of Music and Worship Arts/Organist at Church of the Master United Methodist in Westerville, OH.