The Illuminations Series by Dan Forrest

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recommended by Caryn G. and Judy S., Sacred Piano Music Specialists

Christmas Illuminations by Dan Forrest
A new Christmas collection in Dan Forrest’s “Illuminations” piano solo series! Eleven solo piano transcriptions of Dan’s beloved carol settings. Titles include: “Silent Night,” “See Amid the Winter’s Snow,” “The Shepherds’ Carol,” “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” “The First Noel,” “The Huron Carol,” “The Friendly Beasts/Away In a Manger,” “What Strangers Are These?,” “The Shepherds’ Lamb,” “The Hands that First Held Mary’s Child,” and “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks.”

Illuminations by Dan Forrest
Dan Forrest’s first Beckenhorst piano collection! Nine hymn settings for piano solo, including transcriptions of some of his best-selling choral anthems, as well as some new arrangements. Titles include: “Arise, My Soul, Arise,” “Gaelic Morning,” “How Great Thou Art,” “The King of Love My Shepherd Is,” “My Jesus, I Love Thee,” “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” “Nearer, Still Nearer,” “Rejoice, the Lord Is King,” and “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.”

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Illuminations Volume 3 by Dan Forrest
Volume 3 of Dan’s “Illuminations” piano series, newly released for spring 2021! Slightly more challenging than “Illuminations” or “Christmas Illuminations,” this collection contains both moderately difficult pieces for efficient preparation for worship services as well as more difficult settings suitable for offertories, preludes/postludes, or concert use. Titles include: “Great Is Thy Faithfulness,” “And Can It Be?,” “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God,” “Come to Me,” “Be Not Afraid,” “What God Ordains Is Always Good,” “Forsaken,” “Risen Today!,” “The Church’s One Foundation,” and “Fantasia on Praise to the Lord, the Almighty.”

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About the Authors:
Caryn G. is a graduate of Trinity Lutheran College (Washington state). She has over 24 years of experience working at Stanton’s in both the Piano and Choral departments, specializing in sacred piano music. She is a church pianist/accompanist and has enjoyed being a piano teacher and singing in many choirs over the years. When not working at Stanton’s or at church, she loves spending time with family members and friends, traveling and exploring, watching movies, reading, bike riding and most recently trying to better her culinary knowledge and be a little more artsy by painting rocks and water coloring.

Judy S. has 30 years of private piano teaching experience and 40 years as a church pianist. Her experience makes her a valuable connection for anybody who calls the piano department.



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