Te Deum
An English setting of the ancient text for divisi choir, brass, soloists, and organ. A deceptively accessible large undertaking for worship!
Scores available upon request
Be Still and Know that I Am God
A full English setting of Psalm 96 for SATB divisi choir, tenor solo, and piano. Premiered in worship at First United Methodist Church on 14 September, 2025.
Abide with Me
A thoughtful setting of the popular hymn tune by W.H. Monk, this arrangement for solo voice and piano carefully sets the text of each stanza such that the beautiful melody transforms with each new verse.
Shepherd of Souls
James Stanley presents eight 19th-century American hymns in fresh settings shaped by 20th- and 21st-century influences. From a carillon “à la Vierne” on “This Little Light of Mine” to a trumpet tune on “Trust in Jesus,” these creative treatments are sure to enrich any worship service.
Copyright: : ©2025
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Carillon on This Little Light of Mine
Meditation on Bethany
Meditation on Near the Cross
Postlude on Bradbury
Postlude on Moody
Prelude on Beach Spring
Prelude on Maryton
Trumpet Tune on Trust in Jesus
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
The familiar hymns chosen for this collection are of American origin, come primarily from the 19th century, and remain favorites in nearly every hymnal. As usual, Stanley employs a very creative approach to his hymn settings, sometimes coming at a tune with a different perspective than is usually expected. This allows the performer and listener alike to think carefully and reflect on the meaning and message of the text. The pieces are contrasting in mood and can serve as service music for any time of year.
Copyright: : ©2024
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Gigue on “Assurance”
Offertory on “Trust and Obey”
Prelude on “More Love to Thee”
Toccata on “Terra Beata”
Festival March on “Showalter”
A Firm Foundation
These creative organ settings are some the most popular hymn tunes of American origin. Some tunes are from the great shape-note tradition of folk hymns while the others come from the 19th-century revivalist tradition (including three by William Bradbury). Evocative treatments provide fresh perspectives on these tunes that will be useful for preludes, offertories, and postludes.
Copyright: : ©2023
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Fanfare on “The Solid Rock”
Meditation on “Bradbury”
Meditation on “Jesus Loves Me”
Meditation on “Foundation”
Toccata on “Heaven”
Prelude on “Resignation”
Trio on “Restoration”
Trumpet Tune on “Hankey”
Hymn Tune Prelude for Organ
A gently rhythmic and quiet setting of this normally robust tune allows for its use as prelude or offertory
Hymn Tune Prelude for Organ
This evocative setting of this classic hymn features a gently insistent rhythmic ostinato (in the pedals) over which the melody sings out
Hymn Tune Prelude for Organ
Both popular tunes for the text Away in a Manger are combined in this gentle setting.
Toccata on
“Old Hundredth”
Hymn Tune Prelude for Organ
An energetic toccata in several sections on the classic hymn tune.
Toccata in F Major
Organ Solo
Written in the German Toccata form, this free work is a welcome addition to any Sunday morning.
Pavane and Galliard
Organ Solo
A modern re-imagining of the Renaissance dance forms, written as part of Carson Cooman’s Pavane and Galliard project.
Hymn Tune Postlude for Organ
A joyous setting of the Welsh hymn tune CWM RHONDDA
Hymn Tune Prelude for Organ
An energetic setting of Ralph Vaughan Williams's hymn tune that can be used equally effectively with quiet or loud registrations.
Hymn Tune Prelude for Organ
Fanfare and trumpet tune treatments alternate in this festive carol postlude
Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life
Hymn Tune Prelude for Organ
An quiet, but not static meditation featuring the hymn tune “German” under an ostinato accompaniment.
Festival March on ”Lasst uns erfreuen”
Hymn tune Prelude
This spirited work borrows fragments of the popular hymn tune to build a satisfying processional.