Barbershop Arrangements from House of Joseph Music
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THESE HYMN AND GOSPEL ARRANGEMENTS ARE FREE. YOU ARE WELCOME TO USE THEM IN YOUR QUARTETS AND CHORUSES:
LEARNING TRACKS FOR ALL OF MY FREE ARRANGEMENTS MAY BE DOWNLOADED AT THE LINK PROVIDED UNDER EACH TITLE
Some of the free arrangements listed here are of original songs written by Brian Penney, a very gifted lyricist and composer. He is the founder and director of Heart & Voice, a music ministry devoted to the encouraging and teaching of four-part congregational singing in church worship services. His website ( http://heartandvoice.weebly.com ) features free arrangements of traditional hymns and contemporary Christian music, with learning tracks by the excellent Daniel Gillis.
AMAZING GRACE (SOLO) This lush and beautiful arrangement can be sung by either male or female solo voice. It features a very creative and tasteful piano accompaniment with optional SATB choir. Click http://www.box.net/shared/1a2natk2p7 for the score and sound tracks.
RISE UP, O MEN OF GOD This majestic and inspiring arrangement of a most beloved hymn will be the highlight of any worship service! Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/b0x89lf9c7 for learning tracks.
MEN OF GOD, BEHOLD HE CALLS US A powerful contemporary hymn by Brian Penney. Features a dynamic bass line that drives the song to a magnificent finish! Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/3k2hlu1mzv for learning tracks.
ARISE AND SING A JOYFUL SONG A fine Brian Penney Christmas hymn in the classical style, it features an inspiring key change from minor to major mode. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/uelqjps8mi for learning tracks.
O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL A dazzling arrangement for women's voices! Lots of nice counterpoint and a very majestic tag! Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/qvqs7jh4fl for learning tracks.
DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY This spectacular 8-part arrangement has been performed many times to great acclaim by the New Horizon and Derby City Choruses of Louisville. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/n9cx4x9tps for learning tracks.
ALL THINGS BRIGHT MEDLEY A delightful medley of "All Things Bright and Beautiful", "For the Beauty of the Earth", and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty". Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/lhgin07b59 for learning tracks.
HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING A rousing, high-spirited number, an exuberant celebration of our Savior's birth. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/qq7knebkt1 for learning tracks.
WHAT CHILD IS THIS? "What Child Is This?" and "We Three Kings" go together like peas and carrots in this easy medley. A majestic tag with a classic deceptive cadence give it a dramatic finish. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/mkyo78urh9 for learning tracks.
THE FIRST NOEL A fresh new intro and tag make this arrangement very special. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/68hfxcqe2o for learning tracks. Vocal tracks now available from the excellent Daniel Gillis at www.VocalHarmonies.com. Click here to listen to his full mix!
ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH A dazzling new arrangement that will bring your audience to its feet! Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/lebn1yh5ie for learning tracks.
JOY TO THE WORLD This arrangement really rocks in the southern gospel style. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/m5cvy4cv03 for learning tracks. Vocal tracks now available from the excellent Daniel Gillis at www.VocalHarmonies.com. Click here to listen to his full mix!
ETERNAL FATHER, STRONG TO SAVE Commonly known as the Navy Hymn, this song has many different lyrics. Click here for the Navy version. Marine and Coast Guard available on request. Click http://www.box.net/shared/ycnxhjk32h for learning tracks.
NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE A beautiful and dramatic treatment of this timeless hymn. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/0ol0fz9o21 for learning tracks.
NEARER, MY GOD MEDLEY "Nearer, My God, to Thee" and "I Need Thee Every Hour" complement each other well in this moving medley. Features several tenor melody passages. Incidentally, this arrangement was written before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina. I could not have chosen two more appropriate songs. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/qilcf9eo8f for learning tracks.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN Created for the quartet Hoosier Gentry for the 50th wedding anniversary of their friends Keith and Delores Morphew. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/b2gmlicesu for learning tracks. Here is a new recording by Hoosier Gentry.
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN This version has an alternate tag with a tenor post. Click here for the score.
LOVE AT HOME Another old favorite, this was our wedding song. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/flbrbu23gy for learning tracks.
HOLY GOD, WE PRAISE THY NAME A fresh look at an old standard, with a nice key change! Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/9yzo5gguve for learning tracks.
DOWN TO THE RIVER TO PRAY This old traditional song was a big hit in the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/o0erqf16dy for learning tracks.
HOLY, HOLY, HOLY A very dramatic arrangement. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/apgsjz7dlj for learning tracks.
AMAZING GRACE This one has a nice touch of down-home gospel flavor. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/ilfjgie5bm for learning tracks.
IN THE GARDEN This arrangement seems to be the favorite of the series thus far. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/fqpibgjcfg for learning tracks. I also have a duet arrangement with piano and/or chamber orchestra.
IN THE GARDEN A solo arrangement for male or female voice with piano accompaniment. Very tasteful and expressive. Click http://www.box.net/shared/zsccax9vqh for the score and accompaniment track.
A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD Perhaps the most well-known of all hymns, dating from the 15th century. Click here for the score. Click http://www.box.net/shared/kfye8riqri for learning tracks.
SHOW ARRANGEMENTS: (not free)
THEY CALL THE WIND MARIAH (!) This brilliant arrangement will be a highlight on any show! It is rich in melody and harmonic movement, dynamic in its rhythm, and compelling in its lyrics. It flows gracefully, like a waterfall down a craggy mountainside. Majestic, sweeping, it rushes the listener along on the back of a western whirlwind. Each verse starts a new excitement! By the time you're going into the tag, your heart is pounding along with the nearly audible hoof beats of a racing stampede, flying ahead of the relentless wind. Learning tracks now available from the excellent Daniel Gillis at www.VocalHarmonies.com.
THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER A spectacular arrangement for men's chorus with symphony orchestra, ideal for any patriotic occasion. Can also be sung a cappella. This arrangement was premiered in the 2008 Summer Concert Series by the Kalamazoo Symphony and Barbershop Chorus.
IF I HAD YOU (!) Another cool, swinging arrangement of a great old standard, now available from the Old Songs Library. Vocal learning tracks available from Steve DeCrow, steve@dallasknights.com
TAPS Yes, the bugle call! This haunting arrangement will be ideal for Memorial Day or any military-related program. Special price, only $40, and includes unlimited copies.
THE POLAR EXPRESS (!) From the great Tom Hanks movie, a rollicking ride through a magic wonderland!
THE WATER IS WIDE A poignant traditional Gaelic folk song in a lush modern setting. Learning tracks now available from Tim Waurick, http://www.timtracks.com Click here to listen to his full mix!
YOU'LL BE IN MY HEART (!) From the hit Disney movie "Tarzan"
TRASHIN' THE CAMP (!) From the hit Disney movie "Tarzan"
SON OF MAN (!) From the hit Disney movie "Tarzan"
TARZAN MEDLEY (!) Includes all three songs listed above.
THAT'S ALL (!) This arrangement is based on the beautiful Michael Buble' rendition.
YOUR SONG (!) The classic Elton John hit from 1970 in a haunting lead solo arrangement.
I HEAR MUSIC (!) This straight-ahead swinger from the big band era makes a great show opener. Currently being performed by Saturday Evening Post.
THEY DIDN'T BELIEVE ME A lovely old ballad from Jerome Kern, this arrangement is reminiscent of the smooth big-band style of the '40's.
HEY, GOOD LOOKIN' (!) One of my all-time favorites, the honky-tonk classic by Hank Williams, in a driving jazzy setting.
CAJUN MEDLEY (!) "Louisiana Saturday Night" and "Cajun Moon" make a high-spirited fais deaux deaux. Laissez les bon temp roulez !
KING OF THE DISCO Here's an original that I wrote in one of my crazier moods. It's about a nerd who refuses to give up when he gets dusted off by a good-looking chick!
JUST BETWEEN OLD FRIENDS Inspired by my impressions of the 2002 International Convention, this is an eloquent expression of the camaraderie and the joy in music that we share. This sensitive ballad makes a good closing number for shows and afterglows.
ONE MORE BARBERSHOP SONG This new original was inspired by two members of an International Champion quartet singing in the stairwell all night with the guys at Harmony College. I call it an "after-afterglow song".
CHRISTMAS STAYS THE SAME (!) A very lyrical and heartwarming ballad recorded by the wonderful singer Linda Eder. Lush arrangement, excellent for large choruses. Now being sung by the Masters of Harmony and Max Q! Learning tracks now available from Tim Waurick, http://www.timtracks.com
GOOD TIDINGS MEDLEY Three Christmas favorites, including "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen", "Stars Were Gleaming", and a rollicking rendition of "Ding, Dong, Merrily On High". Sung by Alchemy on the West Towns Chorus 2005 Christmas show.
WALTZ FOR DEBBY (!) A beautiful jazz standard by the great pianist Bill Evans. Will touch the heart of any dad who's ever had a little girl. Now being sung by Realtime, 2005 International Champion quartet..
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