An extraordinarily beautiful arrangement of classic Christmas hymns, orchestrated by the inimitable David T. Clydesdale, “Manger Song (Medley)” is the perfect stand-alone instrumental offering for your Christmas service. Programmable as an offertory, prelude, communion, or special music slot, and featuring warm seasonal favorites Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne, O Little Town of Bethlehem and Away in a Manger, this one simply can’t be beat.

Adding to its acclaimed, best-selling instrumental series, The Word Instrumental Library, Word Music is pleased to present its third volume, The Word Instrumental Library, Volume 3! This instrumental collection once again features fifteen arrangements of seasonal and non-seasonal works, difficulty Grades 2-5, perfect for orchestral performances of any type! And, at just under $14 dollars per chart,The Word Instrumental Library, Volume 3! , will become a worth-while investment and an important tool to have in your music ministry!

Orchestrations from Michael W. Smith's Album, "Glory"

For a Piano Folio of this album, please follow this link: http://wordmusic.com/glory.html

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• Features both seasonal and non-seasonal material from a variety of arrangers

• Budget-stretching collection of best-selling orchestrations (Less than $14 per chart!)

• Varied difficulty levels from Grade 2 through Grade 5 make it easy to prepare a song in one rehearsal for some songs, plus material to work towards when you have more time

The newest installment in the Word Instrumental Library is a versatile collection of both seasonal and non-seasonal material that will fit any occasion on your church calendar. Featuring a virtual “Who’s Who” of church orchestrators and arrangers, this budget-stretching volume offers fifteen individual pieces, medleys and overtures – that’s less than $14 per chart! The difficulty levels vary from Grade 2 through Grade 5, making it easy to prepare a single piece in one rehearsal as well as allowing your instrumentalists to work on more challenging pieces over a period of time. From Christmas to Easter to Sunday morning praise and worship, the Word Instrumental Library Volume 2 promises to become an indispensable part of your church’s music library for years to come.

- Features both seasonal and non-seasonal material from a variety of arrangers - Budget-stretching collection of best-selling orchestrations (Less than $14 per chart!) - Varied difficulty levels from Grade 2 through Grade 5 make it easy to prepare a song in one rehearsal for some songs, plus material to work towards when you have more time


This may be the most comprehensive and successful collection of instrumental music for the church ever released. Volume 1 brings together the biggest names in Christian orchestral music, featuring their most popular arrangements of both seasonal and non-seasonal songs. From David T. Clydesdale's"An American Salute" to"The Majesty and Glory of Your Name" by Michael Lawrence to Ric Domenico's"Christmas Fanfare," there are over one dozen titles for services and special programs the year round. At less than $14 per chart, this collection is especially budget friendly. The varied difficulty levels from Grade 2 through Grade 5 make it easy to prepare some songs in one rehearsal, while providing attainable goals for more challenging numbers. This is one resource that should have a permanent place in every church music instrumental library.

Instrumentation:
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Horn
Trombone
Tuba
Percussion 1, 2
Piano (optional)

Additional Parts:
Trumpet 3 (doubles Horn)
Horn (doubles Trombone)
Trombone (doubles Horn)
Alto Sax (doubles Horn)
Tenor Sax (doubles Horn)
Tenor Sax/Baritone T.C. (doubles Trombone)
Baritone Sax (doubles Tuba)
Bass Trombone (doubles Tuba)

The enhanced CD contains PDF files of the score and parts to 14 well-known Easter songs (listed below), arranged for Brass Quintet and Percussion. Each song includes an audio demonstration, an optional piano part, and several substitute parts.

Utilizing a quiet, worshipful orchestral setting of "Fairest Lord Jesus," Lari Goss perfectly frames this beloved and stirring narrative depicting the impact Christ's life has had on human history.

The Enhanced CD contains everything you'll need to present this memorable "worship moment":
* Audio recordings of Demonstration and SplitTrax versions--playable on your CD player or computer!
* Bookmarked PDF files of the complete orchestral score and parts
* PDF file containing a piano reduction of the orchestral score
* PDF file of the narration
* Royalty-free permission to print and duplicate sheet music and audio recordings as needed for your church's or organization's performances

A stand-alone composition for drumline, "I Played My Best for Him" is designed to be a companion piece to "The Little Drummer Boy" that can be performed live either before or after the performance of the anthem. The printed drumline parts and score for this piece must be purchased separately from the anthem orchestration. A demonstration recording is available on the anthem CD ChoralTrax (080689454325).