Cydney Van Duker

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I Know That My Savior Loves Me (Children with Choir)Beautiful song in SATB for choir and children.
Alleluia! The Savior’s Born!This lively Christmas song has a Caribbean feel. It uses references from the Bible and the Book of Mormon. The parts are not hard at all. The men and women each sing part of each verse and come together to sing Alleluia! The Saviors born! on the chorus. If you want to jazz it up a bit, try using a string bass to pluck along with the pianos left hand, and maybe some bongo drums to play the rhythm of the pianos right hand. Add some shakers too! This song will be a great part of your Christmas program or Cantata. The MP3 recording did not add the third verse, so the transition to the ending is not very clear. No worries!
A Little Something Extra Volume 2     After you purchase 1 copy of the book, you can make as many copies as needed for your choir.<p>      Have you ever needed a quick choir piece, or wanted to add something special to a congregational hymn? This book of LDS hymn arrangements does just that. The organ and congregation use the hymnal while the choir sings "" …A Little Something Extra"" for one or more verses. Perfect for Sacrament Meeting, or Ward/Stake Conferences, this versatile book of hymn arrangements will be used often.<p> Contents include: <ol> <li>Arise, O Glorious Zion</li> <li>Called to Serve</li> <li>Choose the Right</li> <li>Come Follow Me</li> <li>Come, O Thou King of Kings</li> <li>Count Your Blessings</li> <li>Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah</li> <li>Have I Done Any Good</li> <li>Jesus, Lover of my Soul</li> <li>Jesus, The Very Thought of Thee</li> <li>Let Zion in Her Beauty Arise</li> <li>The Lord is My Shepherd</li> </ol> Various voicings and levels of difficulty.
A Little Something Extra Volume 1     After you purchase 1 copy of the book, you can make as many copies as needed for your choir.<br>      Have you ever needed a quick choir piece, or wanted to add something special to a congregational hymn? This book of LDS hymn arrangements does just that. The organ and congregation use the hymnal while the choir sings "" …A Little Something Extra"" for one or more verses. Perfect for Sacrament Meeting, or Ward/Stake Conferences, this versatile book of hymn arrangements will be used often.<p> Contents include: <ol> <li>Abide With Me</li> <li>God Be With You Till We Meet Again</li> <li>Hark, All Ye Nations!</li> <li>How Firm a Foundation</li> <li>I Know That My Redeemer Lives</li> <li>I Need Thee Every Hour</li> <li>Lead, Kindly Light</li> <li>Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel</li> <li>The Morning Breaks</li> <li>The Spirit of God</li> <li>There is Sunshine in My Soul Today</li> <li>Whos on the Lords Side?</li></ol> Various voicing and levels of difficulty.
Gloria in Excelsis Deo!In this exuberant Christmas song, we sing of Christs birth . This is our Christ and we have waited for Him. The heavens rejoice and angels sing Gloria in Excelsis Deo! The parts are not difficult and the music changes from highly energetic to reverent in order too fit the mood of the lyrics. A high soprano part at the end is optional, but what soprano wouldnt want to try it?? A fun and original piece that your choir will love.
Jesu, Son of GodThis joyous lullaby is easy and fun to sing. The women sing the first verse, the men sing the second verse and everyone sings the third verse and choruses. This song celebrates the birth of Jesus; born in a manger, the Chosen One, the Son of God; and singing hosannas! It starts out with 2 sharps and moves to 4 sharps, but isnt too difficult for the accompanist. This would be a great Christmas song for an adult, or youth choir.
Ding Dong Merrily On High (for three violins)This joyous French carol dates back to the 1500s. This string arrangement moves right along with all the instruments trading the melody back and forth. Listen for the Baroque influence. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day is woven into the third verse. This is a really fun song to play. Have fun with it! Arranged for three violins, or two violins and cello, or violin, viola, and cello.
JesuLyricist, Mark Hardy, describes <i>Jesu</i> as a" celebratory hymn commemorating the birth of the Savior of the world." Cast as a testament first by contemporaries, who had long anticipated his birth and life, and then also by those who have come to know and feel of his great love, <i>Jesu</i> is intended as a tender portrait of Jesus Christ painted by intimates who have chosen true discipleship. In resounding chorus, the Lord joyfully invites us to follow and confirms that He is the way, the light, and life." For SATB choir and piano, Jesu if full of reverent melodies, beautiful harmonies and a moving accompaniment.
O Be Joyful! Noel!In this arrangement of "The First Noel" the men start off with the repeating phrase, "O be joyful unto the Lord". The ladies sing the familiar words and melody with a fun variation on the rhythm. The second verse slows down and becomes sweet and harmonious, ending in a stately crescendo of "Born is the King of Israel"! This song would be a great part of any Christmas program.
I Am Thankful Every Day"I Am Thankful Every Day" came about when I felt inspired to write a Primary song. I felt it should have something to do with being thankful. I asked all of the Primary children to write down something they were thankful for and I tried to use many of their comments in the song.
I Love to Go to PrimaryI Love to go to Primary was written mostly for the younger kids. The words are easy and repetitive. It can also be used as a get the wiggles out song. The last verse is about being reverent.