It’s May and there are lots of things to celebrate – Sheep Week*, Ascension Day, Memorial Day, Confirmations, Baptisms, and Weddings! So, here are seven hymn arrangements ideal for Sundays, holidays, and special occasions in May. I hope you find this list helpful as you plan your church music.
*One Sunday in the Easter season, the Revised Common Lectionary readings include Psalm 23 and focus on Jesus the Good Shepherd. I call that Sunday “Sheep Week”. 🙂 In 2017, “Sheep Week” falls on May 7th.
Christ the King Medley
Celebrate Christ’s majesty with a piano medley of four regal hymns: Crown Him with Many Crowns (Diademata), Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun (Duke Street), All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name (Coronation), O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Azmon).
Score Details
- Format: PDF Download (5 pages)
- Performance Time: 3:26
- Level: Intermediate
- Price: 3.49 at Sheet Music Plus
Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing
A fun, fresh piano arrangement of the hymn tune Nettleton featuring snappy syncopation.
Score Details
- Format: PDF Download (5 pages)
- Performance Time: 2:22
- Level: Intermediate
- Price: 3.49 at Sheet Music Plus
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds
(My God, Accept My Heart This Day)
A sweet-sounding, simple-to-prepare piano arrangement of the hymn tune St. Peter.
Score Details
- Format: PDF Download (4 pages)
- Performance Time: 2:17
- Level: Intermediate
- Price: 3.49 at Sheet Music Plus
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
with Praise to the Lord
A jubilant and majestic piano medley featuring the hymn tunes Ellacombe and Lobe den Herren.
Score Details
- PDF Download (3 pages)
- Performance Time: 1:31
- Level: Intermediate
- Price: 3.49 at Sheet Music Plus
I Vow to Thee, My Country
(O God Beyond All Praising)
An elegant and stately piano arrangement of Gustav Holst’s timeless hymn tune Thaxted.
Score Details
- Format: PDF Download (5 pages)
- Performance Time: 2:51
- Level: Intermediate
- Price: 3.49 at Sheet Music Plus
O Jesus, I Have Promised
A relaxed and reflective piano arrangement of the hymn tune Angel’s Story – especially apt for confirmations.
Score Details
- Format: PDF Download (4 pages)
- Performance Time: 3:19
- Level: Intermediate
- Price: 3.49 at Sheet Music Plus
The King of Love My Shepherd Is
A tender arrangement of the Irish hymn tune St. Columba arranged as a love song. Available for solo piano, solo oboe with piano, and solo clarinet with piano.
Score Details
- Format: PDF Download
- Performance Time: 2:29
- Level: Early Intermediate
- Available at Sheet Music Plus
