Solo melodies of 25 well-known hymns with contemporary accompaniments on CD. The CD features piano, Hammond organ, electric piano, guitar, synthesized strings, and other instruments.

Solo melodies of 25 well-known hymns with contemporary accompaniments on CD. The CD features piano, Hammond organ, electric piano, guitar, synthesized strings, and other instruments.

Solo melodies of 25 well-known hymns with contemporary accompaniments on CD. The CD features piano, Hammond organ, electric piano, guitar, synthesized strings, and other instruments.

This collection brings together 23 solo keyboard arrangements of hymn tunes, sacred and traditional vocal solo melodies, frequently requested classical pieces, and spirituals to form a core repertoire of pieces for any pianist, keyboardist, or organist. The arrangements are simple, yet sound complete regardless of the instrument.

Georges Bizet (1838-1875) studied organ at the Paris Conservatoire and was even awarded a first prize for his playing. However, he soon forsook the organ in favor of opera, and even the few minor works he published for organ were also designated for pianoforte as an alternative. This is a pity, for Bizet was one of the most imaginative orchestrators, especially in his use of wind instruments. This volume 'reclaims' for the organ ten of Bizet's most famous movements which lend themselves well to the instrument. They are selected from the operas Carmen and The Pearl Fishers, the incidental music to L'Arlésienne, the Symphony in C and Jeux d'enfants.

This book of hymns and popular sacred melodies is a note for note transcription of Rick Foster's award winning album. All solos were transcribed by Rick Foster and are in notation and tablature. The arrangements are intermediate to advanced and comprise some wonderful solo settings for use in a variety of church and concert settings.