Jeffrey Blersch

With a rhythmic drive, this hymn setting proclaims the text. The congregation sings on most stanzas, though there is one stanza for choir only. The last stanza is marked with a soprano descant and an optional ending that includes a number of choral “Amens.” Full score and instrumental…

Jeffrey Blersch joins the series of hymn preludes for organ with no pedals. He expertly provides engaging preludes on twelve hymn tunes with only the use of manuals. While these pieces were written specifically for organ, they may be played on piano. This series is great for beginning organists and…

A hymn concertato by Jeffrey Blersch of the celebratory tune SONG OF PRAISE by Carolyn Jennings with text by Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. For SATB choir, congregation, organ, brass quartet (two trumpets, two trombones), and timpani. This praise and adoration hymn is especially appropriate on Holy…

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This setting of WACHET AUF is scored for 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones (Horn in F may substitute for Trombone 1), Timpani, and Organ. All instrumental parts are reproducible, including the organ part. Also includes reproducible congregational pages.

This collection of accessible hymn settings for organ by Jeffrey Blersch provides church musicians with easy-to-learn and lovely settings of eight communion hymns, some familiar tunes and some new.

Jeffrey Blersch brings his inventive harmonic language to the Musica Sacra series with these fourteen preludes for organ. Musica Sacra is an extremely well-received series of easy hymn preludes by renowned composers targeting the needs of today's organists. These settings are useful throughout the…

…Book. For these reasons the Hymn Prelude Library will be a very useful and indispensable tool in leading the worshipping assembly in song. Jeffrey Blersch Professor of Music, organist, Concordia University Nebraska The new Hymn Prelude Library continues a long tradition at CPH of providing organists…

…Book. For these reasons the Hymn Prelude Library will be a very useful and indispensable tool in leading the worshipping assembly in song. Jeffrey Blersch Professor of Music, organist, Concordia University Nebraska The new Hymn Prelude Library continues a long tradition at CPH of providing organists…

This third set of arrangements continues in the style of Valerie A. Floeter’s first two books. Each setting is based on relatively new tunes, providing beautiful, accessible pieces that aren’t found in other collections. Congregations will appreciate the prominence of the hymn melody in…

Reflect on the pain and suffering our Lord mercifully endured for His dearly loved people with this captivating arrangement by Jeffrey Blersch. For SATB and piano, a new tune adorns this well-known text with a memorable accompaniment. Prepare this for Lent and especially Good Friday. There is a…

The seventh volume in the popular series by Jeffrey Blersch, this collection offers ten pieces based on familiar hymn tunes, using adventuresome harmonic language and a breadth of musical interest. As with the previous volumes, this collection includes an introduction and at least one accompaniment…

…Book. For these reasons the Hymn Prelude Library will be a very useful and indispensable tool in leading the worshipping assembly in song. Jeffrey Blersch Professor of Music, organist, Concordia University Nebraska The new Hymn Prelude Library continues a long tradition at CPH of providing organists…

Organ renditions of your favorite carols, especially for Christmas. Jeffrey Blersch is a nationally recognized organist and composer of music for the church. Best known for his creative hymn interpretations, he regularly performs recitals and hymn festivals across the United States. Over eighty of…

A new Christmas collection by composer and organist Jeffrey Blersch.

A contribution to an on-going series, this volume highlights hymn tunes with introductions and harmonizations that encourage hymn singing.

This anthology of organ preludes is based on the tunes historically and presently associated with the hymn texts of Paul Gerhardt. Historic and modern-day composers are represented throughout the volume.

This arrangement of the hymnic Te Deum, THAXTED, is a partita in five movements: a majestic entrada, a setting of the hymn that may be used to accompany congregational singing, a trumpet tune, a slow movement featuring the strings of the organ, and a dance-like finale. Organists are sure to find it…

An exciting collection of eight newly-composed preludes from our best composers, including Biery, Blersch, and Pelz. These arrangements are all based on sixteenth-century hymns used throughout the Church Year.Buy the set and save 20%!Together with A Reformation Christmas and A Reformation Easter, 24…

Fresh brilliance to the Concordia catalog! Enjoy the well-designed textures, counterpoints, and harmonic imagination of Jeffrey Blersch.

Well-designed textures, counterpoints, and harmonic imagination are found in these hymn-based compositions for use throughout the Church Year.

An exuberant delight! Three consecutive movements specifically designed to interpret portions of the hymn's text. A stunning contribution to the repertoire based on this prominent hymn. "I. ...our song shall rise to Thee." II. "All the saints adore Thee..." III. "All Thy works shall praise Thy…

Jeffrey Blersch interprets the vibrant tune SONG OF PRAISE by Carolyn Jennings with five movements of varied character: I. Fanfare and Dance; II. Duo; III. Trumpet Tune; IV. Reflection; V. Fanfare and Toccata. Blersch has something for every organist in this partita. With a text by Herman G.…

The sixth volume in this popular series offers ten hymn introductions and harmonizations. Jeffrey Blersch’s writing, like his acclaimed playing, features adventuresome harmonic language and a breadth of musical interest, but always with a focus on encouraging hymn singing.