21395392
Prepare the Way
21395392
21395392
21395392
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Piano, Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.943036
Composed by Lewis A. Kocher. This edition: pdf. Christmas, Contemporary, Sacred. Score. 9 pages. Lewis A. Kocher #4767151. Published by Lewis A. Kocher (A0.943036).
Playing time - appx. 4:10 at suggested tempo
Short version playing time - appx. 2:00 at suggested tempo
Season: Advent
Application: Opening Candle Lighting Ceremony, church or home/family observations
Skill level: Intermediate
"Prepare the Way" is a piano piece I have written especially for the opening candle lighting ceremonies held by many churches (and family observances*) during Advent. Neither the dynamics nor the tempo are strict: Play as loudly as needed for the processional and continue to play but very softly as an underscore during the scripture reading and prayer. Then bring the dynamics back up for the lighting and conclusion of the ceremony as the participants head back to their seats.
I have also included a much shorter version of the piece for those congregations (or families*) who do not wish that part of the service to be too long, or who may not want an underscore during the reading and prayer, or maybe don't want it as processional music but only as underscore to the candle lighting prayer and reading. By subtly adjusting the tempo for either piece, you can lengthen or shorten the music as needed. Above all, play lyrically and with a spirit of worship, beauty and light.
*To use at family candlelighting gatherings each Sunday during Advent (lighting of the Advent wreath), simply quietly play in the background during family prayer and the lighting of that week's candle.
NB: This piece is composed with easily identifiable sections. This is on purpose, and allows the musician to repeat any section as often as is needed if more time is required.
May you have a Blessed Advent season.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
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Piano, Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.943036
Composed by Lewis A. Kocher. This edition: pdf. Christmas, Contemporary, Sacred. Score. 9 pages. Lewis A. Kocher #4767151. Published by Lewis A. Kocher (A0.943036).
Playing time - appx. 4:10 at suggested tempo
Short version playing time - appx. 2:00 at suggested tempo
Season: Advent
Application: Opening Candle Lighting Ceremony, church or home/family observations
Skill level: Intermediate
"Prepare the Way" is a piano piece I have written especially for the opening candle lighting ceremonies held by many churches (and family observances*) during Advent. Neither the dynamics nor the tempo are strict: Play as loudly as needed for the processional and continue to play but very softly as an underscore during the scripture reading and prayer. Then bring the dynamics back up for the lighting and conclusion of the ceremony as the participants head back to their seats.
I have also included a much shorter version of the piece for those congregations (or families*) who do not wish that part of the service to be too long, or who may not want an underscore during the reading and prayer, or maybe don't want it as processional music but only as underscore to the candle lighting prayer and reading. By subtly adjusting the tempo for either piece, you can lengthen or shorten the music as needed. Above all, play lyrically and with a spirit of worship, beauty and light.
*To use at family candlelighting gatherings each Sunday during Advent (lighting of the Advent wreath), simply quietly play in the background during family prayer and the lighting of that week's candle.
NB: This piece is composed with easily identifiable sections. This is on purpose, and allows the musician to repeat any section as often as is needed if more time is required.
May you have a Blessed Advent season.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
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that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
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