recommended by Caryn G. and Christopher B., Sacred Piano Music Specialists

Glory and Honor, Praise and Adoration! arr. Lloyd Larson
From contemplative to celebratory, Lloyd Larson’s colorful settings make the most of the expressive sounds of the organ and Piano in this worshipful collection. With hymn arrangements suitable for Christmas, Easter, and everything in between, you and your duet partner will welcome this inspiring addition to the repertoire. Titles include: “All Creatures of Our God and King,” “Fairest Lord Jesus,” “Be Thou My Vision,” “It Is Well with My Soul,” “Crown Him Lord of All!,” and “Gloria In Excelsis Deo.”

Festive Hymn Settings for Piano & Organ arr. Joel Raney
Here are 15 duets for piano and organ for a variety of occasions throughout the church year. There are selections for Christmas, Easter, Thanksgiving and general occasions. These settings are derived from Joel’s popular series of Worship Openers. While the Worship Openers are extended works that include optional handbells, choir, and sometimes brass, these arrangements have been condensed and modified in order to make them more accessible for busy church musicians who are looking for exciting preludes, offertories, and special music. Titles include: “All Hail the Power,” “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come,” “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “I Sing the Mighty Power of God,” “Joy to the World!,” “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” “Lift High the Cross,” “Lord of the Dance,” “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “O God, Our Help in Ages Past,” “O Worship the King,” “The Gift of Love,” and “To God Be the Glory.”

O God, Our Help in Ages Past arr. Mark Hayes & Marvin Gaspard
After decades of requests for another duet book, Mark Hayes and Marvin Gaspard teamed up again to create this volume of festive hymn arrangements for piano and organ. Their collaborative writing style draws on their creative similarities and differences to produce some of the finest music available within this unique genre. The ten hymns in the book span the entire church year, with both general and seasonal selections, and each piece includes program notes. This “must have” collection will provide tremendous service and concert duo literature for years to come. Titles include: “Brethren, We Have Met to Worship,” “Coventry Carol,” “For All the Saints,” “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence.”

The Holy Presence arr. Jan Linker & Jane McFadden
Janet Linker and Jane McFadden have arranged four piano and organ duets for wedding and general use. Titles include: “Be Thou My Vision,” “The Holy Presence,” “Pachelbel’s Canon in D,” and “Prelude on HYFRYDOL”

Bock to Bock arr. Fred Bock
From a wonderful series of five volumes, this first collection features 10 hymns specifically arranged for piano/organ duets. Titles include: “Can It Be?,” “Children of the Heavenly Father,” “Grace Greater Than Our Sin,” “Healer of Broken Hearts,” “I’ll Tell the World That I’m a Christian,” “Lead On, O King Eternal,” “Love Was When,” “Moment by Moment,” “Near the Cross,” and “There’s Something About That Name.”

Three Preludes on American Hymntunes arr. Charles Callahan
This collection of duets includes arrangements of the tunes He Leadeth Me; Resignation; and Pleading Savior. Each piece is the appropriate length to be used as a prelude or offertory.

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About the Authors:
Caryn G. is a graduate of Trinity Lutheran College (Washington state). She has over 24 years of experience working at Stanton’s in both the Piano and Choral departments, specializing in sacred piano music. She is a church pianist/accompanist and has enjoyed being a piano teacher and singing in many choirs over the years. When not working at Stanton’s or at church, she loves spending time with family members and friends, traveling and exploring, watching movies, reading, bike riding and most recently trying to better her culinary knowledge and be a little more artsy by painting rocks and water coloring.

Christopher B. grew up in eastern Kentucky in a musically diverse family, and began playing organ at the age of 12. He majored in vocal performance with minors in keyboards and conducting at Marshall University and later received a Master of Theological Studies in congregational ministry from Trinity Lutheran Seminary. Christopher has served as a church music director and organist for more than 20 years, presently serving as Director of Music and Worship Arts/Organist at Church of the Master United Methodist in Westerville, OH.