Violinists are often pressed into service with short notice, without the benefit of accompaniment. Sensing a need to share my music in such settings, I arranged Amazing Grace for solo violin. That was the beginning of this project. I have since arranged several familiar sacred pieces which I feel will resonate with a variety of listeners.
TRACK LISTING:
01. Amazing Grace 02. How Long O Lord 03. Come Thou Fount / If You Could Hie to Kolob 04. Love at Home 05. O My Father / A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief 06. Abide with Me Tis’ Eventide 07. America the Beautiful 08. Lead Kindly Light 09. Silent Night 10. God Be with You 11. Come, Come Ye Saints
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Voicing: PDF Songbook
Price:$19.95
Come, Come Ye Saints (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Come, Come Ye Saints (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 11 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: English Melody
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: C Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 4:25
Price:$5.95
God Be with You Till We Meet Again (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
God Be with You Till We Meet Again (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 10 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Tomer, William
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 4:00
Price:$5.95
Silent Night (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Silent Night (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 09 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Gruber, Franz
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 3:35
Price:$5.95
Lead Kindly Light (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Lead Kindly Light (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 08 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Dykes, John B.
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 4:50
Price:$5.95
America the Beautiful
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
America the Beautiful
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 07 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Ward, Samuel A.
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: Ab, G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 3:50
Price:$5.95
Abide with Me Tis’ Eventide (Parkinson, Violin)
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Abide with Me Tis’ Eventide (Parkinson, Violin)
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 06 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Monk, William Henry
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: Ab Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 3:50
Price:$5.95
Oh My Father / A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Instrumental Solo, Violin
Oh My Father / A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 05 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Coles, George; McGranahan, James
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Instrumental Solo, Violin Duration: Approx. 3:45
Price:$5.95
Love at Home (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Instrumental Solo, Violin
Love at Home (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 04 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: McNaughton, John Hugh
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Instrumental Solo, Violin Duration: Approx. 2:40
Price:$5.95
Come Thou Fount / If You Could Hie to Kolob (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Come Thou Fount / If You Could Hie to Kolob (Violin Solo – Parkinson)
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 03 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Wyeth, John
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: Bb Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 4:40
Price:$5.95
How Long O Lord
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
How Long O Lord
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 02 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Gates, B. Cecil
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 2:40
Price:$5.95
HOW SWEET THE SOUND – Kelly Clark Parkinson, violinist
Album - Solo Violin - Sacred
HOW SWEET THE SOUND – Kelly Clark Parkinson, violinist
“In the four decades that I’ve been a violinist, I have played in many traditional venues and some surprising ones: the ancient ruins of an old Roman amphitheater, a hayfield in Central Utah, a grove of trees in western Canada. I arranged ‘Amazing Grace’ and ‘Abide With Me’ for solo violin because I wanted to be able to play for people in any situation without needing accompaniment. I’ve known for some time that people have a strong emotional attachment to hymns—it is the music they grew up with and associate with spiritual experiences. I received so much positive feedback to these arrangements that I considered writing more, and Kelly Richardson—a local composer and lover of the arts—convinced me to arrange a collection of hymns and make them available to other violinists. I realized he was right. I had used my two humble arrangements so extensively that I wrote nine more. I hope other violinists find them just as useful and inspiring as I have.”
A note from a customer:
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 02 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Gates, B. Cecil
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 2:40
Price:$1.29
Amazing Grace (Violin – Parkinson) – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
mp3, Violin
Amazing Grace (Violin – Parkinson) – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 01 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Traditional English Carol
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: D Voicing: mp3, Violin Duration: Approx. 3:15
Price:$1.29
Come, Come Ye Saints (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Come, Come Ye Saints (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 11 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: English Melody; Tomer, William
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: C Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 4:25
Price:$1.29
God Be with You Till We Meet Again (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
God Be with You Till We Meet Again (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 10 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Tomer, William
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 4:00
Price:$1.29
Silent Night (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Silent Night (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 09 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Gruber, Franz
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 3:35
Price:$1.29
Lead Kindly Light (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Lead Kindly Light (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 08 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Dykes, John B.
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 4:50
Price:$1.29
America the Beautiful – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
America the Beautiful – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 07 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Ward, Samuel A.
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: Ab, G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 3:50
Price:$1.29
Abide with Me Tis’ Eventide (Parkinson, Violin) – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
mp3, Violin
Abide with Me Tis’ Eventide (Parkinson, Violin) – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 06 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Monk, William Henry
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: Ab Voicing: mp3, Violin Duration: Approx. 3:50
Price:$1.29
Oh My Father / A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Oh My Father / A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 05 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Coles, George; McGranahan, James
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 3:45
Price:$1.29
Love at Home (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Love at Home (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 04 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: McNaughton, John Hugh
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: G Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 2:40
Price:$1.29
Come Thou Fount / If You Could Hie to Kolob (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Vocal Solo
Come Thou Fount / If You Could Hie to Kolob (Violin Solo – Parkinson) – mp3
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 03 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Composed by: Wyeth, John
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: Bb Voicing: Vocal Solo Duration: Approx. 4:40
Price:$1.29
Amazing Grace (Violin – Parkinson)
arr. Kelly Clark Parkinson
Violin
Amazing Grace (Violin – Parkinson)
Kelly Clark-Parkinson has chosen a number of traditional and religious tunes, and she works the material from the inside, never overshadowing the melodies but instead seeking their highest, purest form. Ms. Clark-Parkinson is a tremendous instrumentalist. Here, she serves the material, letting the beauty of the melodies she has chosen take the forefront, rather than spoiling the mood with unnecessary pyrotechnics and flourishes (of which she would certainly be more than capable.) The arrangements aren’t simple or dumbed-down, they are just right.
This is track 01 from Kelly Clark Parkinson’s album: “How Sweet the Sound”
Arranged by: Parkinson, Kelly Clark Key: D Voicing: Violin Duration: Approx. 3:15
