The Bells of Christmas Handbell Music by Mary Katherine May

Away in a Manger Luther's Cradle Song by Mary Katherine May

Away in a Manger

arr. by Mary Katherine May

 

 

 

Free PDF Sheet Music Download until December 25, 2012.

Free Sheet Music Trisagion Hymn Kievan Instrumental Eastern Orthodox

Trisagion Hymn (Kievan)arranged for instruments by Mary Katherine May of QualityMusicandBooks.com

The score files are in Adobe PDF format, and you will need to have this program installed in your computer to download the sheet music.

Trisagion Hymn Full Score

Trisagion Hymn Violin 1

Trisagion Hymn Violin 2

Trisagion Hymn Viola 1

Trisagion Hymn Cello 1

Trisagion Hymn Cello 2

Trisagion Hymn audio MP3

HOLY LOVE New CHRISTMAS CAROL by Mary Katherine May

Holy Love

A new Christmas Carol by Mary Katherine May

of QualityMusicandBooks.com

This video is free to share and use for non-profit purposes, offered to the glory of God and thanksgiving for the gift of our beautiful Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at the time of remembrance of His Nativity in Bethlehem.



New Easy Sheet Music Arrangement from Mary Katherine May

Away in a Manger
The Good Shepherd

arranged by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

Find the FREE Sheet Music to Download at TheRoosterSings.com

The Passion of Gethsemane 'Tis Midnight and On Olive's Brow Sung by Don ...

The Passion of Gethsemane

'Tis Midnight and on Olive's Brow

sung by Mr. Don Nelson

arr. Mary Katherine May

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EASTER The RISING SON The Power that Raised Jesus from the Dead!

The RISING SON
Easter Arrangement by Mary Katherine May
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When He Cometh by Cushing and Root arranged by Mary Katherine May

When He Cometh
Hymn Arrangement by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

I was inspired to compose this arrangement of When He Cometh during a potluck supper and hymn sing we hosted at our home on July 4, 2010, when Carol Nelson, wife of Pastor Bud Nelson (Community Missionary), requested it be sung as it reminded her of the hymns sung when she was a child.

There are many hymns designated over the years as children's hymns, when they are also a blessing and inspiration, teaching God's Word, to adults as well. I think it important to remember that in God's eyes we are all children. I recall from my time as a music director in churches how enthusiastically Jesus Loves Me was always sung, yet it is rarely used during worship services.

This arrangement is scored for the following instruments.

Soprano Recorder
Alto
Flute
Triangle
Bells
Piano
Cello
Handbells

O Little Town of Bethlehem Vocal Solo an American Christmas Carol by Phillips Brooks arr Mary Katherine May

O Little Town of Bethlehem
by Phillips Brooks (text) & Lewis Redner (tune)

arranged for Vocal Solo and Piano
by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

My arrangement of O Little Town of Bethlehem was composed with my friend, Donald Nelson, a tenor, in mind as the one to sing this solo. And thus, it is dedicated to him. It is a bit unusual to use a 12/8 meter in arranging the Christmas hymn, yet the arpeggiated chords support the melody quite well.

For demonstration purposes I used oboe for the vocal part, and yet the piece also works nicely as a C-instrument solo.

I invite you to read the article I wrote about Phillips Brooks on another of my blogs, Hymn and Commentary.

LENT HOLY WEEK Man of Sorrows 'NEATH THE CROSS OF JESUS arranged by Mary Katherine May

Man of Sorrows or 'Neath the Cross of Jesus
an Ukrainian Orthodox hymn for Lent
arranged for piano solo

by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

'Neath the Cross of Jesus is the song of Mary, Mother of Jesus, standing at the foot of the cross, watching her son die. The words are a mother's words, filled with agony as she struggles to watch from afar... I have heard others say that she was not saddened by this event, and that Jesus went to the cross joyfully ...I don't believe that is humanly possible, and both Jesus and His mother were human, and had the love of mother and son.

O Son, my loved one, tell for what transgression, you must suffer through
this hour of opression, son of mine!

For the hymn arrangement with two stanzas written by Right Rev. Stephen Halleck, I have written additional stanzas to be used individually or together, to fill out the Holy Week events, making it suitable for a rendering of the Passion story or any worship service during Holy Week.

Working with the photographic images of art created by masters of the past, viewing the suffering of Jesus Christ, arranging the music ... it was difficult. The agony becomes palpable, and one cannot divorce one's self from the emotion of the moment.

I suggest following this piece with the singing of Christ, We Do All Adore Thee from the Seven Last Words by Theodore DuBois, preferably by SATB a cappella choir.

The One Who Loves a simple song of praise by Mary Katherine May

The One Who Loves
a simple praise song

by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

For use as a C-instrument solo, vocal solo, with our without descants. Melody line and descants include text. This is suitable for congregational or group song, or as an ensemble piece. The piano does not double the part.

This song has been a true blessing for me. I call it praying with my fingers.

The quilt art with draped cross and butterflies was designed and created by myself-Mary Katherine May, and the background photograph is one I took of the lily-of-the-valley patch in our front yard. The violet thread embroidered cross was made by our daughter-in-law, Brandy Lea May. The stained glass doved was made by my husband, Richard May, the photograph taken with it hung in front of one of the windows in our foyer.

Old Ship of Zion a 2 Piano Duet arranged by Mary Katherine May of THE HO...

Old Ship of Zion
arranged for 2 Piano, 4 hands

a medley of early American tunes
Old Ship of Zion
Babylon Has Fallen
On Jordan's Stormy Banks
I'm Bound for the Land of Canaan

by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

This composition is one of my personal favorites, particulary for one verse in a stanza ... She's landed all who've gone before, and yet she's able to still land more. I think it FANTAZABABULOUS that God always has room for all who will come!

This duet's level of playing ability is advanced/difficult.

JoyfulJoyful Hymn Arrangement on JOYFUL JOYFUL WE ADORE THEE from the Ni...

JoyfulJoyful
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
by Ludwig von Beethoven

arranged by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

for Trumpet and Organ

This fast-paced, brightly scored arrangement for trumpet solo and organ is excellent used as a postlude or wedding recessional.

Jesus Lover of My Soul ABERYSTWYTH Perry arr Piano Solo by Mary Katherine May

In this wonderful tune (ABERYSTWYTH) by Joseph Parry, I have always sensed an urgency that is also found in the text composed by Charles Wesley. My effort was to place that urgency into the scoring of this hymn for piano solo.

ANGEL PRAISE MEDLEY arranged for SSATB 2 Trumpets Organ Handbell Choir by Mary Katherine May

Angel Praise Medley
Angels Watching Over Me
Angels We Have Heard on High
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

arranged by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

Scored for...
2 Trumpets
Handbells
Organ
SSATB Choir

The one issue when composing with the Finale program is that the sounds used for vocals not only do not come close to duplicating the voice, but also that the sound is not entirely pleasant. I hope you that when listening to this arrangement, you will imagine a choir singing.

The NT Kids a Song to Memorize the Books of the New Testament by Mary Katherine May

The NT Kids
a song to learn the books of the New Testament
using "Brother, Come and Dance with Me"
by Engelbert Humperdinck
from his operetta, Hansel and Gretal

arranged by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

Battle Hymn of the Republic arranged by Mary Katherine May

GloryHallelujah
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
by Julia Ward Howe
arranged by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

Scored for
Trumpet
Tuba
Cymbals
Snare Drums (2)
Piano

This ensemble arrangement has a great sound, and was needed for one of our cable TV programs in such a hurry that the final editing has never been completed. I have scored it for two different instrumental ensembles: one for Veterans Day in November, and one for Easter.

UNTIL I COME HOME words & music by Mary Katherine May Piano performance ...

Until I Come Home
an original vocal solo
by Mary Katherine May
of Quality Music and Books

One early morning during my devotional time, the Lord gave me through a still, small voice His plan for me. When I doubted that I would be equal to the task, He reassured me that He would see me through.

I dedicated this song to Jan Hausman, who through the years reassured me when I needed it.

When He Cometh by Cushing and Root arranged by Mary Katherine May

When He Cometh arranged by Mary Katherine May

Arranged for...
recorder/C flute
alto flute
bells
triangle
piano
cello
handbells

Score available at no charge from Mary Katherine May, co-owner of Quality Music and Books. or email MaryKoshuba@gmail.com