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The Old Rugged Cross
This violin solo begins with a flowing-like accompaniment and is then joined with a somewhat straight forward rendition of the traditional tune in the solo line. As it progresses it becomes more and more embellished. After a brief interlude by the accompaniment the solos continues in a highly embellished manner. While the piece is obviously technical it gives the skilled player an opportunity to display a lot of expression and add to the meaning of the hymn.
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I Will Sing Of The Mercies
Enthusiasm is the nature of this solo. It goes through many transformations of the melody but continually remains joyous. This piece would serve very well as special music in a service.
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My Shepherd Will Supply
A solo beginning with unrelated melodic in the piano then join by the soloist in a straight forward manner with the theme. The chorus continues in much the same way and then concluded with a simple transition in the piano. The second verse is much like the first, melodically only supported by changing moods in the piano. The third section melody is in the piano while the soloist presents a gently obbligato. The next transition is more active rhythmically and then concludes in a sense of determined solemnity.
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Saviour Like A Shepherd
This violin solo begins with a simply stated introduction in the piano with the solo line presented verbatim, the original tune. The middle section melody is in the piano with the soloist giving a lilting countermelody making for a pleasing interaction of the two parts. The third section reverts back to the structure of the opening concluding with richer harmonies and settling with a solid statement in the solo while support with a motivic statement in the piano.
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I Wonder As I Wander
This violin solo starts out with piano motive that will be used throughout the piece and is then joined with the solo using the last phrase of the song. The next section uses the tune pretty much in its original form with the piano adding various arpeggios and thematic motives. The piano then presents a flowing version of the song while the soloist adds a idiomatic obbligato… then the final section has the soloist presenting the melody while the piano punctuates an underlying accompaniment. The coda section is much like the introduction and the soloist gives one final thematic motive.
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Like A River Glorious
This is a violin solo that begins in a flowing manner and quickly accelerates to a more technical rendition of the tune creating a delightful atmosphere of this grand old hymn. It is effervescent and uplifting.
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What Child Is This
A violin solo with piano accompaniment. The pieces starts out with piano only and allows the entrance of the solo violin and a rather straight forward rendition of this beloved song. After a brief transition the solo is modified with a constant modified and moving line while being supported by a single voice counterpoint in the left hand of the piano. The chorus is then a bit more staid and the accompaniment more chordal. Another brief piano interlude is stated with melodic material and the piece becomes more fragmented and motivic with a gentle settling to the end.
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What A Friend
A solo that begins with a brief introduction in the piano. The soloists then presents the tune in a straight-forward rendition. The second section presents the tune in the piano while the soloist overlays with a gentle obligato. The third section goes back to the melody briefly and then shifts back to the obligato and then settles into a final repose.
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Ivory Palaces
A Violin solo stating the melody in a straight forward fashion with an accompaniment that is gentle and constantly moving. The second section presents the thematic material in the piano with a motivic overlay in the solo line. The final section is fashioned much like the first section The Coda is a gentle motif of the theme ending is a sweet repose.
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Amazing Grace
This flute solo is motivically driven much in a Celtic style. Expressive throughout, the piece culminates in a quiet repose.
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Poor Wayfarin’ Stranger
This violin solo is a solemn, expressive piece from beginning to end where the melody is in the solo line. In the middle section the piano presents the tune while the solo line uses the counterline that was used previously by the piano.
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Young Violin Soloist
A solo collection with piano including: “Praise Him All Ye Little Children,” “Abide With Me,” “Dare To Be A Daniel,” “My Jesus I Love Thee,” “Away In A Manger,” “We Gather Together,” ” “Hallelujah! What A Saviour,” and “‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus.”
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Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
This solo with piano is structured in a quasi-rondo form. Thus making a great deal of variety in texture, style, and dynamic.It will make the young performer sound more advanced. The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering
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Hallelujah! What A Saviour!
This solo with piano follows a simple theme and variation form. It gives the young soloist the opportunity to play many styles in a short framework.The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering marks.
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Away In A Manger
This solo with piano begins with the portrayal of a pastoral setting. The arrangement incorporates both “Flow Gently Sweet Afton” and “Luther’s Hymn”.The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering marks.
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We Gather Together
This solo with piano makes a straight forward statement of the tune followed by a contrasting section using a new counter melody. It then returns to the opening theme. The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering.
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Dare To Be A Daniel
This solo with piano begins with the strains of a lion’s roar. Next enters Daniel in a simple fashion followed by a statement in a triumphal march. The lions return-Daniel prevails. The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering marks.
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Praise Him All Ye Little Children
This solo with piano begins with a bold march statement with an elongated rhythm of the melody. The middle section is more expressive while the final section imitates the beginning. The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering
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Abide With Me
This solo piece with piano is presented in a straight-forward manner for the younger player with some altered pitches for interest. The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering marks.
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My Jesus I Love Thee
This solo with piano begins with a modified melodic statement. It enters into a second section with simple obligati and then returns to a beginning-like statement and ends with a simple coda. The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering
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For The Beauty Of The Earth
This solo with piano begins with a simple statement of the tune with a middle section that uses motivic design, only to return to the opening statement.The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering marks.
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Holy, Holy, Holy
This solo with piano is straight forward in design, giving the young player the opportunity to display dynamic and stylistic variety.The arrangement is edited with bowing and fingering
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Onward Christian Soldiers
This solo for snare drum and piano follows the format of many of the traditional, classically based snare drum solos with the tune in the keyboard. The piece is exuberant from beginning to end giving a continual sense of praise. The piece exhibit the opportunity for the soloist to use their command of technique.