by Phil E. Hamm (Author)
In "Jazzy Hymn Arrangements", books one and two, I have chosen what I believe to be the best known and loved sacred songs. These arrangements are aimed at the intermediate player, but I have left room for the more advanced player to add their own improvisation. I use these for church prelude, postlude, offertory and congregational singing. The selections include: At The Cross, Blessed Assurance, Blest Be The Tie That Binds, Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing, Count Your Blessings, Do Lord, Easter Medley( The Old Rugged Cross, Were You There, Low In the Grave He Lay), Have Thine Own Way, Lord, He's Got The Whole World In His Hands, I Need Thee Every Hour, In The Sweet By And By, Jesus Loves The Little Children, My Country, 'Tis Of Thee, Nearer, My God, To Thee, Onward Christian Soldiers, Sweet Hour of Prayer, Trust And Obey, We Gather Together andWhen The Roll Is Called Up Yond
Author Biography
As far back as I can remember, my only interest as a livelihood has been in writing, performing, arranging or teaching music. My music education began in grade school and by the time I was in high school, I was participating in everything I could in the school music department. In college, at Austin Peay State University and Indiana State University, I earned a B.S. in Music Education, while performing in as many instrumental and vocal ensembles as possible. After graduation, I spent the next 20 years as a professional musician mostly in the Houston, Texas area. I retired from stage in 1994 and began my private teaching career. During that same time, I was busy co-writing songs to be re- corded and making notational arrangements for my students. After moving to Indiana, I was first published in 2007 by Neil A. Kjos Music Company in the "Hymns I Know" series. In 2012, Kjos published my first piano book for beginners "Merry Christmas From Middle C". In 2013, Kjos published "Ragtime and Blues" books one and two. In 2014, I self-published "Give God the Glory" books one and two, patterned after "Merry Christmas from Middle C". In 2015, I self-published "Jazzy Christmas Arrangements","Jazzy Hymn Arrangements" books one and two all meant for the intermediate church pianist. I am still teaching, performing and looking forward to future publishing projects