Here is an instrumental trio (for two VIOLINS with PIANO accompaniment) of the uplifting hymn
"Living for Jesus" by Charles Frederick Weigele. The lyrics for this hymn beautifully express how living for Jesus brings peace and rest no matter the troubles that may come:
"Living for Jesus, O what peace! Rivers of pleasure never cease. Trials may come, yet I'll not fear. Living for Jesus, He is near." Beginning in the key of G major, the VIOLIN 1 leads with the melody for the first verse, followed by the VIOLIN 2 on melody for the second verse. During the piano interlude, the song transitions to the key of C major for the third verse with VIOLIN 1 playing melody again.
The range for each part is as follows: VIOLIN 1 ~ G4 to B5; VIOLIN 2 ~ B3 to A5. All notes for both VIOLINS are playable in the first position making this arrangement an excellent choice for early-intermediate string players. The PIANO accompaniment is written for an advanced intermediate player. Though notated for two VIOLINS, this arrangement is playable by any two treble clef, C-instruments with the same range, such as a VIOLIN-FLUTE duet with the FLUTE on Part 1 and VIOLIN on Part 2.
The purchase price includes these printing options: 1. a grand staff (7 pages) with all parts on each page
2. separate scores for each VIOLIN part (2 pages each) and PIANO (4 pages)
3. a combined VIOLIN 1 and VIOLIN 2 score (3 pages)
Cover Image Credit: photo by Sharon Wilson