Marianne Kim's jazz-influenced style is in full evidence in this collection of pieces based on familiar hymns. The works range in size from several shorter preludes and postludes to two extended sets of variations particularly suitable for concert. The setting of the spiritual "Do, Lord" also includes an optional part for trumpet.
America, the Beautiful (MATERNA) Do, Lord (DO LORD) God Be with You Till We Meet Again (GOD BE WITH YOU) Lauda Anima (LAUDA ANIMA) More Love to Thee, O Christ (MORE LOVE TO THEE) Variations on Handel's "Sarabande" Variations on "The Church in the Wildwood" (WILDWOOD)