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Satisfied
This solo begins with a elegant little motif in the upper register of the piano and then moves downward to a simple accompanying figure. The solo enters in a gentle manner with minor modifications- very much in a restful manner. With an abrupt modulation the tune is modified once more in a different way. After two more modulations in the piano the soloist presents the tune with a more “arpeggiated” way and then settles into a final long note- as if “everything’s okay!”
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What A Friend
This solo begins with a polite introduction and then is joined with the soloist in a gentle alteration of the tune in its entirety. A second verse is modulated upward with the tune with even more variation. After more modulations there is a brief cadenza and then a coda section based on the opening motif of the tune.
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Tender Night Medley
This solo is presented in a lush, relaxed format which incorporates the carols “Silent Night”, “Away In A Manger”, “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear”. The solo line is altered rhythmically to give a sense of child-like gentleness while the accompaniment gives a restful underpinning of lush harmonies.
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Sunday School Parade
The effect of a parade coming and going… using: Jesus Loves The Little Children; Onward Christian Soldiers; I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy
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Come Thou Fount
This bubbly rendition of “Come Thou Fount” is effervescent from beginning to end. It is filled with movement and excitement expressing intense joy throughout.
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Are You Washed In The Blood
This solo is technically demanding while depicting the content of its title. While it is a provocative title with soul-searching implications, the results of its message produces a great deal of joy- salvation! The themes and embellishments presented here certainly enhances the joyous conclusion of such a concept and then moves to a rather solemn reflection of the wonder of it all.
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Like A River Glorious
This is a clarinet solo that begins in a flowing manner and quickly accelerates to a more technical rendition of the tune creating a delightful atmosphere of this grand old hymn. It is effervescent and uplifting.
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I Need Thee Every Hour
Although the melody is gently modified, this solo with piano displays both a sensitivity along with an elevated soaring quality expressing the need for divine interaction on the part of humanity.
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Amazing Grace
This solo opens with a gentle, Celtic fashion in a duple meter. It progresses through a series expressive obbligati giving a sense of elevation. As it nears the end it modulates metrically and harmonically to a triple meter, and then final repose.
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The Cross And Me
This clarinet solo is highly reflective in nature and incorparates the titles of :At The Cross”; “There’s Room At The Cross For Me”; “Beneath The Cross Of Jesus”. The piece is gentle and offers the opportunity far a great deal of expression. While there is embellishment of the lines they are done with taste.
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All The Way Medley
An accompanied clarinet solo that includes the hymns, “Jesus Led Me All The Way,” and “All the Way My Savior Leads Me.” After a brief intro of “All The Way…” the soloist enters with “Jesus Led…” in a straight forward manner. Then a brief interlude the solo ist then presents “All The Way…” in a new key- much the same manner as the first tune. The Coda section is based on “Jesus Led…” in a more altered and varied manner and then comes to a sweet ending.
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What Child Is This?
This clarinet solo begins with the piano playing a gentle motif of the theme and then joined in with the solo line playing the theme in a straight forward fashion. The theme is now stated in a modified manner while the soloist exudes a moving obbligato line which adds more excitement to the piece. The piece concludes with the latter section of the first section and then settles into a solemn repose.
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O The Deep Deep Love Of Jesus
This piece would serve well as a meditation. Beginning with a quiet Celtic lilt, the center section is stronger and bolder. After several bell effects, the piece returns to the mood of the beginning.
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How Beautiful Are The Feet
Taken from the “Messiah”, this solo with piano is essentially a transcription of the original work. The balance in the writing between the solo and the accompaniment gives way to the sensitivity of the text of this well-know aria..
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Jesus Loves Me
This solo with piano is constructed in a rondo form alternating the tunes of Jesus Loves Me, Praise Him All Ye Little Children and Jesus Loves The Little Children. Each section of piece is in a different style thereby giving a great deal of variety technically and musically for the younger player.
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Young Clarinet Soloist
A solo collection with piano including: “Praise Him All Ye Little Children,” “Abide With Me,” “Dare To Be A Daniel,” “My Jesus I Love Thee,” “Away In A Manger,” “We Gather Together,” ” “Hallelujah! What A Saviour,” and “‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus.”
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Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
This solo with piano is structured in a quasi-rondo form. Thus making a great deal of variety in texture, style, and dynamic.It will make the young performer sound more advanced.
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Hallelujah! What A Saviour!
This solo with piano follows a simple theme and variation form. It gives the young soloist the opportunity to play many styles in a short framework.
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Away In A Manger
This solo with piano begins with the portrayal of a pastoral setting. The arrangement incorporates both “Flow Gently Sweet Afton” and “Luther’s Hymn”.