Classic hymns with music of the masters - 12 challenging arrangements for violin solos or duets, all with piano accompaniment.

Sacred Hymns for Unaccompanied Violin is a collection of 24 traditional Christian and Jewish hymns for solo violin. The arrangements are challenging and are ideal for times in performance when a short but full sounding song is needed. Each hymn is presented in a Theme and Variation format and includes double-stops, left-hand pizzicato, and upper position work. The arrangements provide the musician with many choices that will fit the time constraints and the sentiments of any performance situation.

These violin solos on traditional hymn tunes were written to give the intermediate violinist new and appealing repertoire that will contribute to church services throughout the year. These hymns will add variety and life to worship celebrations. Twenty-one hymn tunes are included in medleys or solos arrangements. Piano accompaniment is included.

This collection of some of the most beautiful classical melodies is scored for violin solo with piano/keyboard accompaniment. All the pieces are commonly requested for weddings and useful for other worship situations. These solos are intermediate in difficulty, requiring some notes beyond third position.

Contents are: Study Points for Volume 2 * Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus (G.F. Handel) * Musette, Gavotte II or the Musette from English Suite III in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 808 (J.S. Bach) * Hunters' Chorus from 3rd Act of the opera Der Freischutz (C.M. von Weber) * Long, Long Ago (T.H. Bayly) * Waltz, Op. 39, No. 15 for Piano (J. Brahms) * Bourre from Sonata in F Major for Oboe, HHA IV/18, No. 8 (G.F. Handel) * The Two Grenadiers, Die beiden Grenadier, Op. 49, No. 1 for Voice and Piano (R. Schumann) * Theme from Witches' Dance (N. Paganini) * Gavotte from Mignon (A. Thomas) * Gavotte (J.B. Lully) * Minuet in G, Wo0 10, No. 2 (L. van Beethoven) * Minuet from Sei Quintetti per Archi No. 11, Op. 11, No. 5 in E Major (L. Boccherini).

This set of twelve hymn arrangements for unaccompanied violin represents a variety of songs, including Early American hymn tunes, gospel songs and Christmas carols. The arrangements are written in various levels of complexity and technical difficulty. Chord symbols are provided to allow the flexibility of guitar or piano accompaniment.

* How Great Thou Art * Amazing Grace * It is Well with My Soul * Be Thou My Vision * Nearer, My God, to Thee * Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus * Jesus Paid It All * Fairest Lord Jesus * Sweet Hour of Prayer * For the Beauty of the Earth. "Praise of Mercy Flute Solos" is a collection of 10 well-known and beloved Christian hymns beautifully arranged by Susan W. Henry. They have been written to help bring peace and comfort into your life. These songs were thoughtfully chosen to include hymns which are familiar and faith promoting. "These hymns have provided comfort and inspiration to me throughout my life. I have played the flute for over 30 years. Combining my love for the hymns and the flute have created a peaceful combination in these hymn arrangements. I hope that you will find peace in your life as you play through through each of these arrangements."