The following feature some ideas that may fit the exact niche for those on your shopping list.
Music Books
Piano book (Intermediate level)
This would be great for piano students or even an adult getting back into playing the piano.
The arrangements are tried & true and a joy to play.
I particularly enjoy hearing the arrangements “Come Thou Fount” and “Shelter in the Time of Storm.” These are intermediate level.
Where to purchase:
Sheetmusicplus (they are currently having a great sale going on right now)
Lorenz website ~$16.95
Hymn Arrangement sheet music (Intermediate level)
I recently stumbled across this one and have liked what I’ve seen.
Where to purchase:
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Favorite Hymns Easy Piano Collection Composed by Various public domain. Arranged by Misha Stefanuk. Easy Piano Classics. Christian, Gospel, Spiritual, Sacred, General Worship. Individual Part, Piano Reduction, Sheet Music Single. 90 pages. Published by Misha Stefanuk (S0.172645). |
Sheetmusicplus – digital download (also on sale right now)
Hymns Made Easy Book 2 (Intermediate level)
Excellent compilation of short songs with fun arrangement stylings. A favorite is “For the Beauty of the Earth.”
Good book for students.
Where to purchase
SheetMusicPlus – book or download
Amazon website
CDs/Audio Downloads
Calming, instrumental CD
Fairest Lord Jesus
If you enjoy instrumental (& particularly cello), this is the CD.
Beautiful, calming arrangements featuring cello and piano.
(About one to two songs are unfamiliar.)
Where to purchase
Amazon CD MP3/digital
Additional CD Ideas
Heart Publications is having a sale currently. The following are some CDs I recommend.
O Love Divine
Fantastic CD!
Just the title song is worth the cost of the CD!
Purchase CD (only $5! Wow)
Creator of It All
Nice selection of various songs. Also includes several traditional hymns
The lyrics of “All of These” are top-notch!
CD sale price $5
Harvest
Instrumental selection
More of a “southern” flavor or as their website says “Appalachian hymns”
Higher Ground
A family member raves about this CD. (It apparently was the perfect gift for him!)
This contains instrumental and vocal selections.
Definitely recommend this CD if you enjoy Irish-style music.
CD $5 sale price
MP3/digital $5 sale price
Music Stand
Manhasset M48 is my go-to stand – reliable, durable, functional. Amazon link
This one is also a less-expensive, portable option.
A music stand is a handy thing to have in the home or place of ministry/business. It also makes a great gift.
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Spanish Music
Divino Amor
Excellent collection of songs focusing on Jesus’ love toward us.
Physical CD $5
Where to purchase
La Sangre Hermosa
This CD contains a collection of songs dealing with Christ’s sacrifice and great grace to us.
Where to purchase
CD
MP3/digital (currently $5, sale)
Spanish hymnal
Hispanics love to sing! A hymnal is a treasured item in most Spanish homes!
The hymnal I have used is called Celebremos Su Gloria. It has many of the traditional hymns as well as a few excellent Spanish hymns. There are contemporary songs as well which we do not sing.
This hymnal comes in several formats. If you are specifically wishing for the music score, make sure the edition you order contains it.
Where to purchase
Amazon website
EBI (I have ordered from this company in the past and been very pleased.)
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