Mar 24, 2023 | Choral Music, Shaw Music
Daniel Barta has taken a hymn by Albert B. Simpson, founder of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, and composed an original musical setting. The music beautifully captures the deeply devotional nature of the text: “Once his gift I wanted, now the giver own; once I...
Mar 23, 2023 | Hymns, Piano, Shaw Music
Four hymns are carefully selected to move from Holy Week to Easter to Ascension. Olivia Cresswell’s traditional style works well with these cherished tunes. Easy to learn, with familiar harmonies and sounds, these pieces will find uses in many contexts, whether...
Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
In this exceptional collection of beloved hymns for clarinet and piano, each expertly crafted arrangement is treated with invention and innovation idiomatic to both clarinet and piano. Styles range from light jazz to majestic triumph to quiet contemplation. With...
Feb 23, 2023 | Commissions, Concordia, Hymns, Piano, Publishing
Following the successful Hymn Prelude Library series for organ, Concordia has released a new collection of piano preludes based on the hymn tunes found in Lutheran Service Book. This collection features newly composed pieces by dozens of composers who write in a...
Dec 12, 2022 | Advent, Choral Music, Christmas, Commissions, Concordia, Hymns, Publishing
Concordia Publishing House has commissioned Timothy Shaw to compose a new hymn tune and choral setting for the text “Peace Came to Earth” by Jasroslav Vadja. These musical works will be included as the theme hymn in Concordia’s 2023 Advent and...
Dec 7, 2022 | Commissions, Concordia, Hymns, Piano, Publishing
Concordia Publishing House has commissioned Timothy Shaw to write a new setting of YIGDAL (“The God of Abraham Praise”), which will be be included in the forthcoming Piano Prelude Series, volume 12 (tunes beginning with WXYZ). Building upon the success of Hymn Prelude...
Dec 5, 2022 | Commissions, Concordia, Hymns, Piano, Publishing
Concordia Publishing House has commissioned Timothy Shaw to write a new setting of THE KING’S MAJESTY (“Ride On! Ride On in Majesty!”), which will be be included in the forthcoming Piano Prelude Series, volume 11 (tunes beginning with TUV). Building upon the success...
Sep 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Daniel Barta has written a masterful set of five variations for two pianos on the cherished hymn “All Creatures of Our God and King.” Following an introductory prologue that presents the theme, each variation reflects the character of an animal from...
Sep 3, 2022 | Hymns, Instrument, Piano, Shaw Music
Jeremy Zimmer presents three communion hymns scored for low instrument (bassoon, horn, trombone, cello) and piano. In each piece, the tune is stated clearly in the instrument part with ample support from the accompaniment. Useful for fledgling and more seasoned...
Aug 30, 2022 | Flute, Hymns, Publishing, Shaw Music, Violin
Three familiar hymn tunes are skillfully arranged by Ryan Kelly for woodwind trio (flute or oboe, clarinet, bassoon) or string trio (2 violins, cello). Interweaving original material with the hymn tunes, and with delightful interplay among the musical lines, these...
