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“God Loved the World So That He Gave” features the beloved hymn text in a gorgeous new tune and setting. The good news of God’s love for us is expressively proclaimed through the full dynamic ranges of the choir and organ. Careful use of unison, two-part, and four-part writing makes this piece easy to learn.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-32594-God-Loved...

Renowned composer K. Lee Scott expertly crafts these hymn tune voluntaries for organ. Settings include a flowing arrangement of BLAENWERN, a dreamlike HAPPY LAND, and a majestic ST. DENIO. All have engaging elements of rhythm and harmony, making them perfect for worship or recitals.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33538-Three-Chr...

Enhance hymn playing with these creative introductions for organ and instrument by John Eggert. The pieces feature elegant yet simple writing, making them easy to learn. In all circumstances, the melody is clearly introduced for the congregation to recognize. Instrumental suggestions are included in the score and feature flute, oboe, soprano recorder, violin, and trumpet. Parts for C, B-flat, and E-flat instruments are included as a download.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33672-Joyful-Pr...

Following the successful Hymn Prelude Library series for organ comes a comprehensive set of piano preludes for all the hymn tunes in Lutheran Service Book. Not an adaptation of the organ series, this collection features newly composed pieces by dozens of composers who write in a variety of styles and harmonizations. The pieces are useful as preludes, postludes, music at the offering, for introductions, and during distribution, as well as for those who play hymns at home. The durable wire binding ensures that each page lies flat against the music stand.

The complete library will include 12 volumes organized alphabetically by hymn tune. Volume 1 contains preludes for tunes starting with the letter A.

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About the Editor
Kevin Hildebrand is Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has more than 75 music titles in print with CPH and was the editor of the Hymn Prelude Library.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33036-Piano-Pre...

The Proclaim! series provides organists with substantive service music and hymn harmonizations for the Hymn of the Day as found in the One-Year and Three-Year Lectionaries of Lutheran Service Book. Since this series features a broad representation of composers, the expression of different composers’ voices provides a variety of artistry and style. With this volume, organists have service music and alternate hymn accompaniments for every Hymn of the Day during Christmas.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33678-Proclaim-...

Following the successful Hymn Prelude Library series for organ comes a comprehensive set of piano preludes for all the hymn tunes in Lutheran Service Book. Not an adaptation of the organ series, this collection features newly composed pieces by dozens of composers who write in a variety of styles and harmonizations. The pieces are useful as preludes, postludes, music at the offering, for introductions, and during distribution, as well as for those who play hymns at home. The durable wire binding ensures that each page lies flat against the music stand.

The complete library will include 12 volumes organized alphabetically by hymn tune. Volume 1 contains preludes for tunes starting with the letter A.

Subscribe and Save!
With a subscription, you’ll pay $40.00 for each volume in the series—a 20% savings. You’ll also automatically receive each new volume as soon as it is released. Subscribe now: https://music.cph.org/piano-prelude-s...

About the Editor
Kevin Hildebrand is Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has more than 75 music titles in print with CPH and was the editor of the Hymn Prelude Library.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33036-Piano-Pre...

This arrangement of Stephen P. Starke’s “The Tree of Life” is paired with the tune THE WEXFORD CAROL. The text depicts the fall of Adam and redemption through Christ, framing both in imagery drawn from the Garden of Eden. This arrangement matches the changing tone of the text through the four stanzas—from innocence through shame to redemption and triumph, finally ending with quiet assurance. An optional C instrument part is included.

Also available arranged for SATB.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-32631-The-Tree-...

Charles W. Ore delivers his eleventh and final installment in CPH’s longest-running organ series, which began in 1971. Full of the characteristics and charm of Charles Ore, Set XI features imaginative settings of familiar tunes as well as several under-treated tunes.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33682-Eleven-Co...

A stately arrangement of the tune CWM RHONDDA by Linda R. Lamb, this piece is based on the hymn text “God of Grace and God of Glory.” A bright introduction captures the listeners’ attention, while the rhythmic use of mallets and other techniques makes for a memorable performance. Scored for 3–5 octave handbells and 3 octave handchimes. Level II.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33445-His-Glory...

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An enduring text of comfort by David Rogner set for unison or two-part choir and organ by Benjamin M. Culli, this piece is useful anytime, especially for Easter, All Saints’ Day, and funerals. A reproducible congregational page allows everyone to join on the refrain. A version for SATB and organ is also available (item 984335). [Keep w/984335 in the catalog––one entry is fine for both.]

Refrain
The Lord has set the captive free;
Come, Christian, join the glad refrain:
Since Christ has won the victory,
To live is Christ, to die is gain.

Lord Jesus Christ, once crucified,
Arose in triumph from the grave
That we, who once in Adam died,
Might by His sacrifice be saved.

Now more than conquerors are we:
No demon, peril, depth, or sword
Can overcome Christ’s victory
Or separate us from our Lord. Refrain

Grant us, O Lord, the grace to live
Each day according to Your will,
Blessed by the labor that You give,
Content our calling to fulfill.

Lord, at the final trumpet sound,
When those who died in Christ are raised,
Let us among the saints be found
To join the heav’nly host in praise. Refrain

Text copyright © 2019 Concordia Publishing House.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33622-the-lord-...

This is the second set of handbell pieces by Sandra Eithun for when churches are shorthanded for church services or would like to travel with small groups to other venues like schools, nursing homes, or business events. Each piece uses only twelve bells, spanning F5 to C7, and includes suggested assignments for each bell. Because not every piece is in the key of F, this collection offers a wider variety of harmonic possibilities while still maintaining a small number of ringers. Level II–III.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-32533-Four-Chri...

This collection of time-honored Christmas carols is perfect for the busy Christmas season when you are shorthanded for church services or would like to travel with a small group to other venues like schools, nursing homes, or business events. Each piece uses only twelve bells, spanning F5 to C7, and includes suggested assignments for each bell. Because not every piece is in the key of F, this collection offers a wider variety of harmonic possibilities while still maintaining a small number of ringers. Level II–III.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-32457-four-chri...

John A. Behnke has transcribed his popular organ prelude of the tune WEM IN LEIDENSTAGEN to an accessible arrangement for handbells. Based on three stanzas of the hymn, the first section is musically straightforward, the second has new harmonies, and the third uses descanting notes and grand harmony. Scored for 3–5 octave handbells and optional 3 octave handchimes. Level II.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33444-Glory-Be-...

This is the second set of handbell pieces by Sandra Eithun for when churches are shorthanded for church services or would like to travel with small groups to other venues like schools, nursing homes, or business events. Each piece uses only twelve bells, spanning F5 to C7, and includes suggested assignments for each bell. Because not every piece is in the key of F, this collection offers a wider variety of harmonic possibilities while still maintaining a small number of ringers. Level II–III.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-32533-Four-Chri...

The hymn tunes of master composers such as Thomas Tallis (TALLIS’ CANON), Jean Sibelius (FINLANDIA), and Gustav Holst (THAXTED) are featured in this exceptional collection of piano settings. The hymn settings have been written by modern-day composers in a variety of styles, forms, and techniques. This collection will be sought after by students, teachers, and church musicians, and is great for creative use in both recitals and worship.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33671-Hymn-Tune...

Pastor Starke is the writer of more than two hundred hymn texts. His first volume of texts, O Sing of Christ, was released in 2005. His second volume, Marvel at the Mercy, just became available!

Tune in to this interview to learn about Pastor Starke’s approach and to hear some of his texts set to music.

Learn more about Marvel at the Mercy here: https://www.cph.org/p-32761-marvel-at...

Benjamin Kolodziej provides six hymn settings that span time and place. From a modern, joyous setting of the old American tune RESTORATION to a meditative interpretation of the German chorale SCHMÜCKE DICH to an engaging setting of the Welsh tune BRYN CALFARIA, these chorale preludes vary in length and are of moderate difficulty. The eponymous setting, “Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me,” is a meditative and longer work suitable for a prelude to the service.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33683-Rock-of-A...

Renowned composer K. Lee Scott expertly crafts these hymn tune voluntaries for organ. Settings include a flowing arrangement of BLAENWERN, a dreamlike HAPPY LAND, and a majestic ST. DENIO. All have engaging elements of rhythm and harmony, making them perfect for worship or recitals.

This sheet music is available for purchase here: https://www.cph.org/p-33538-Three-Chr...