Jeffrey Blersch

This fourth collection includes organ settings of seven hymn tunes designed to be used throughout the Church Year. The pieces are of easy to moderate difficulty and can be effectively played on any instrument, large or small.

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…

…Wilfred Karsten’s beautiful hymn text “Though All Our Life Is like a Scroll” has been majestically and sensitively set by Jeffrey Blersch. Commissioned by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and Concordia Publishing House, this hymn teaches that the truths of the Reformation…

Excellent mature writing for the organist engaged in providing commendable music on a Sunday morning. Trios, fanfares, rhythmic motifs, and dance-like toccata writing is provided throughout. Every composition is unique and somewhat challenging.

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…

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…

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…

Intended for the Second Sunday of Easter, this Eastertide text has rhythmic excitement that engages the singer and listener. Could be effectively sung by any treble ensemble of children or women. Includes optional parts for percussion instruments.

…III. Alla marcia* IV. Scherzo* V. Toccata We Praise You and Acknowledge You, O God: Partita on "Thaxted" (Reformation Partitas No. 6) This arrangement of the hymnic Te Deum, THAXTED, is a partita by Jeffrey Blersch in five movements: a majestic entrada, a setting of the hymn that may be used to

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…

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…

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.

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

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.

…Fell in Adam’s Fall by Donald Rotermund * Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice by Sam Eatherton * Lord Jesus Christ, with Us Abide by Jeffrey Blersch * Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word by Benjamin M. Culli * Our Father, Who from Heaven Above by J. Wayne Kerr * Salvation unto Us Has Come…

…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…

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…

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…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…

…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…

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.