Composed by George Bennard. Arranged by Anderson Branco. This edition: pdf, streaming. Christian, Easter, Gospel, Praise & Worship, Religious. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. Anderson Branco #1447156. Published by Anderson Branco (A0.1888490).
**The Old Rugged Cross — Viola Lead Sheet (Sheet Music)** Music and lyrics by **George Bennard**
Designed for violists who want a clear, flexible, and expressive sacred performance option, this **viola lead sheet** of *The Old Rugged Cross* offers a practical and versatile approach to one of the most beloved Christian hymns. Perfect for soloists, church musicians, and ensemble players, this edition provides the essential melodic and harmonic framework needed for a wide range of performance settings.
What makes this lead sheet unique is its simplicity and adaptability. Featuring the main melody with chord symbols, it allows performers to shape the music freely—whether playing solo, with piano, guitar, or within a small ensemble. The viola’s warm, rich tone brings a deeply expressive quality to the hymn, making it ideal for conveying its message of faith, hope, and devotion.
Ideal for **church services, worship settings, memorials, and informal performances**, this lead sheet is especially useful for musicians who value flexibility, improvisation, or quick preparation.
**Features** Viola melody line with chord symbols Flexible format for solo or ensemble use Suitable for intermediate players Ideal for church services, worship, and sacred events Clean, easy-to-read lead sheet layout
This viola lead sheet of *The Old Rugged Cross* offers a simple yet powerful way to bring this timeless hymn to life, giving performers the freedom to create a personal and meaningful musical experience.
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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Composed by George Bennard. Arranged by Anderson Branco. This edition: pdf, streaming. Christian, Easter, Gospel, Praise & Worship, Religious. Lead Sheet / Fake Book. 2 pages. Anderson Branco #1447156. Published by Anderson Branco (A0.1888490).
**The Old Rugged Cross — Viola Lead Sheet (Sheet Music)** Music and lyrics by **George Bennard**
Designed for violists who want a clear, flexible, and expressive sacred performance option, this **viola lead sheet** of *The Old Rugged Cross* offers a practical and versatile approach to one of the most beloved Christian hymns. Perfect for soloists, church musicians, and ensemble players, this edition provides the essential melodic and harmonic framework needed for a wide range of performance settings.
What makes this lead sheet unique is its simplicity and adaptability. Featuring the main melody with chord symbols, it allows performers to shape the music freely—whether playing solo, with piano, guitar, or within a small ensemble. The viola’s warm, rich tone brings a deeply expressive quality to the hymn, making it ideal for conveying its message of faith, hope, and devotion.
Ideal for **church services, worship settings, memorials, and informal performances**, this lead sheet is especially useful for musicians who value flexibility, improvisation, or quick preparation.
**Features** Viola melody line with chord symbols Flexible format for solo or ensemble use Suitable for intermediate players Ideal for church services, worship, and sacred events Clean, easy-to-read lead sheet layout
This viola lead sheet of *The Old Rugged Cross* offers a simple yet powerful way to bring this timeless hymn to life, giving performers the freedom to create a personal and meaningful musical experience.
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
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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
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