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Why I’m Here

by Ben Clapton, posted in Arrangements

Discover the soul-stirring arrangement of “Why I’m Here” from the acclaimed film Shirley, expertly crafted for unison choir and piano accompaniment by the talented composer Ben Clapton. Drawing inspiration from the heartfelt rendition by PJ Morton and Samara Joy, this arrangement captures the essence of the original piece with emotive depth and resonant beauty.

Bring the cinematic magic of Shirley to life in your choir’s repertoire with this meticulously arranged score, designed to evoke powerful emotions and create unforgettable performances. With its lush harmonies and poignant melodies, “Why I’m Here” offers a captivating musical experience that will leave a lasting impression on performers and audiences alike.

Purchase your copy of the sheet music today and unlock the transformative potential of this exquisite arrangement. Elevate your choir’s performance repertoire with a piece that is both artistically enriching and deeply moving. Experience the joy of making music with “Why I’m Here” and let its evocative melodies inspire your choir to new heights of musical expression.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to add a touch of cinematic splendor to your choir’s repertoire. Order your copy of “Why I’m Here” now and embark on a musical journey filled with emotion, beauty, and unforgettable moments.

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Crown Him with Many Crowns

by Ben Clapton, posted in Arrangements, Videos

Looking for a beautiful and soulful string quartet arrangement of the classic hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns”? Look no further than the stunning arrangement by Ben Clapton, available exclusively from Joyful Noise Music Studio!

This arrangement brings new life to the timeless hymn, which is set to the stirring tune “Diademata.” With its soaring melodies and rich harmonies, this piece is perfect for use in church services, weddings, and other special events.

But who are the creators of this beloved hymn? “Crown Him with Many Crowns” was written by the British composer Matthew Bridges in 1851, and its stirring lyrics were set to the melody “Diademata” by Sir George Job Elvey.

Bridges, who was born in 1800, was a Catholic convert who wrote numerous hymns and religious works. Elvey, who was born in 1816, was a prominent organist and composer who served as the organist at St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle for more than 40 years.

Together, these two talented men created a hymn that has endured for more than a century and a half. And now, thanks to the skillful arrangement by Ben Clapton, this classic hymn can be enjoyed anew in a beautiful and stirring string quartet setting.

So whether you’re a church musician looking for new arrangements for your worship services, or a music lover looking for something special for your next event, be sure to check out the stunning string quartet arrangement of “Crown Him with Many Crowns” by Ben Clapton, available now from Joyful Noise Music Studio.

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Abide with Me

by Ben Clapton, posted in Arrangements, Videos

Experience the beautiful and timeless hymn “Abide with Me” like never before with our string quartet arrangement. Composed by the English organist and composer Henry Francis Lyte in 1847, this hymn has been beloved by generations for its poignant lyrics and soaring melody. This arrangement is not suitable for singing, but it is perfect for adding a sense of reflection and beauty to any church service as background music. Arranger Ben Clapton has brought a fresh and dynamic interpretation to this classic hymn, ensuring that it will be a highlight of any service. Whether you are looking for music to accompany a reflective church service, funeral, or other special occasion, our “Abide with Me” string quartet arrangement is sure to add an extra layer of meaning and emotion to your event. With its rich harmonies and soaring melodies, this arrangement is sure to be a hit with both musicians and music lovers alike. So why wait? Add this beautiful piece to your service today and bring a touch of timeless beauty to your next event.

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Silent Night

by Ben Clapton, posted in Arrangements

This is a string quintet arrangement of the beloved holiday classic, “Silent Night.” This arrangement features violin 1, violin 2, viola, cello, and double bass, and is perfect for use in worship settings. The included lead sheet allows for easy integration into a worship band setting. Our arrangement captures the peaceful and serene atmosphere of the original song, while adding a lush and full sound through the use of the full string quintet. The piece is suitable for intermediate to advanced musicians, and is sure to be a beautiful and meaningful addition to any holiday service. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to add this stunning arrangement to your holiday repertoire. Purchase “Silent Night (String Quintet)” today!

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I Ain’t Worried (String Orchestra)

by Ben Clapton, posted in Arrangements, Videos

This upbeat hit by Onerepublic features in the film Top Gear: Maverick. Arranged here for String Orchestra (with optional drums), it’s filled with driving melodies that perfectly capture a sun-filled summer day. The first violin part heads into fifth position, but all other upper string parts can comfortably be played in first position. There is an optional 3rd violin part which doubles parts of the 2nd violin and viola parts, and fills out parts of the harmonies at times.

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Buy Dirt (Voice and Piano)

by Ben Clapton, posted in Arrangements

Jordan Davis’ fantastic track, Buy Dirt was released in July 2021. Davis co-wrote this song with his brother Jacob, as well as brothers Josh and Matt Jenkins.
Davis was reflecting on his friendship with Luke Bryan, and how he was a great dad, husband and friend. This song draws on that, creating a song that is all about faith, family, friends and really finding your happiness.
Buy Dirt peaked at number 4 in the US Hot Country Songs, and number 6 in the Canada Country charts.

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Me! – Taylor Swift cover

by Ben Clapton, posted in Arrangements, Videos

Me! – by Taylor Swift and Brendon Urie – performed by two violins, piano, acoustic guitar, cajon, and tamborine. All instruments performed by Ben Clapton.

ME! was written by Taylor Swift and Bendon Urie (From Panic! at the Disco), released on April 26, 2019. This arrangement is for two violins, one taking Taylor’s part, and the other Brendon’s part. This gives both players the opportunity to shine. A Piano part accompanies, and a suggested cajon part, although this could easily be replaced by drums. 

ME! is a bubblegum pop song about embracing your individuality and owning it. It’s a tune that can get stuck in your head and makes people feel better about themselves.

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Composing Power

by Ben Clapton, posted in Archive, Music

I am enjoying living close to work at the moment. It’s a ten minute walk to my workplace three days a week, and this week, I’ve been walking home in order to get some arranging done.

It’s something that I’ve been embracing more since I am not playing my violin as much any more, so this is something that I can use my musical skills in. I’ve arranged a couple of worship songs so far for the songsters at my church, and I’m working on another arrangement at the moment, this time of the hymn “There’s Power in the blood”.

I pulled this song out at a recent Chrysalis retreat and the guys really got into it. As the weeks went on, I couldn’t get the song out of my head, and it turned from this slightly rock, slightly rockabilly version into this kinda jazzy version that I’m now arranging. I’m working through this arrangement and hope to have it done really soon.

After that, I’m thinking I might have a go at a brass band arrangement. Got a few ideas running around, just need to see what would work well.

Let the weak say, I am Strong

by Ben Clapton, posted in Archive, Life

I went to Church yesterday, and halfway through, Liesl comes up to me and says “I think they’re doing your song for the songsters message.” Indeed they were, the Songsters message was my arrangement of “Let the weak say, I am strong” by Rueben Morgan. Thanks to not being able to sing (would be too tough for me to get up there with my knee) I instead headed up to the sound desk at the back to record it on my phone.

This wasn’t exactly a complete performance, as there is actually a violin part at the beginning. However, I did write it so that if a corps didn’t have a violin player (which, to be honest, there would be more corps without any musicians than corps who have a violin player), it could still be performed and have the same effect.

I’m really pleased with this arrangement. I think that within it all, every part has beautiful lines that are just a pleasure to sing. Of course, the sopranos have most of the melody. But the lines that I’ve written, particularly the Tenor and Basses are just beautiful. It’s a bit hard to hear in the recording, but the Basses have this great line in the chorus which provides a fantastic grounding to the chorus, while the Tenors get this lovely moving part. I’m also really impressed by the dynamic change in the final couple of lines, which I think provides a real lift to that final line, “Jesus died, and rose again.”

Hope you enjoyed it, and I’ll hope to get a few more out soon.

Pachelbel Canon in D for Solo Violin

by Ben Clapton, posted in Archive, Arrangements, Music, Violin

I hadn’t realised that I had forgotten to upload this to my site. This is an arrangement I had made of Pachelbel’s Canon in D, arranged for Solo Violin. It is much adapted and abridged, and makes use of double stops to make the illusion of multiple voices in some parts, while reverting to single lines where necessary. Uses only the “interesting” parts.

This arrangement is © 2006 Ben Clapton, however I do give permission for this piece to be performed anywhere in the world, for whatever purpose (busking, weddings etc) on the sole condition that I be notified by e-mail to mail@benclapton.id.au or as a comment to this post as to the location (City, Country) that it will be performed in. Comments about the arrangement are always welcome, but please – constructive criticism or praise only.

This arrangement has been performed in places such as the US, UK, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia.

Download Ben Clapton’s arrangement of Pachelbel’s Canon in D for solo violin.Download Pachelbel’s Canon for Solo Violin

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