Eight arrangements by Matthew McConnell that combine familiar hymn tunes with classical music. These “mash ups” have been carefully chosen and woven together to create a wonderful musical experience.  Contents: There’s a Spirit in the Air ORIENTIS PARTIBUS Referencing Minuet in G from Notenbüchlein für Anna Magdalena Bach, attrib. to J.S. Bach or Christian Petzold Amazing Grace! (How Sweet the Sound)  NEW BRITAIN Referencing Ombra mai fu (Largo) from Serse by G.F. Handel Blest Be the Tie That Binds DENNIS Referencing Morning Mood for Peer Gynt by Edvard Grieg For the Beauty of the Earth DIX Referencing Allegro non molto from Concerto No. 4 in F minor (“Winter”) by Antonio Vivaldi In the Cross of Christ I Glory RATHBUN Referencing Con spirit from Sonatine No. 4 by Muzio Clementi Under His Wings HINGHAM Referencing The Swan from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns Jesus Loves Me! This I Know JESUS LOVES ME Referencing Moderato from Sonatina in G Major by Ludwig van Beethoven He Leadeth Me, O Blessed Thought AUGHTON Referencing Adagio from Viennese Sonata No. 3 by W.A. Mozart  Difficulty Level: Moderately Easy 27 pages, softbound 2017 Lorenz Publishing Company