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Face To Face
An accompanied clarinet trio which begins with a flowing motif setting up a sense of serenity. The first statement allows all three of the clarinets to intertwine for a constant, gentle movement- this action is a common denominator throughout the piece. A modulation takes place where the pitch is elevated, but also the rhythms more intense as the piece becomes more fluid even as the three solo lines are unaccompanied. The final statement is strong, bold and resolved.
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How Long Has It Been
A trio that exudes a gentleness and tenderness from beginning to end. The melodic lines are mildly altered and the support harmonies and counterpoint move in a way that gives a sense of direction to the future. A very affective piece.
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A New Name In Glory
Beginning in an animated and cheerful manner, the melody is continually altered in obligato-like fashion. The middle section is slower and thoughtful, only to recapitulate to the beginning cheerfulness.
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In The Garden
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. This solo is presented in a pastoral setting being very reflective. Melodic material is not modified to a larger degree allowing for a solemn setting
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We Three Kings
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. This solo begins with striking harmonies and then joined in by the soloist in a straight forward statement The second statement is more embellished and then wanders off in an episodic manner. The third statement continues on in a free manner which leads into a cadenza. The final section is an embellished version of the tune and fades off to its final destination.
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Abide With Me
Beginning with a single clarinet soloist and then followed by separate entrances by the other clarinetists, each performer is given solo space in this classic hymn tune.
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What Child Is This?
Crafted with light and delicate textures that hint at the medieval, this arrangement of the timeless classic is expressive and graceful.
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Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
This solo begins with a easy lilt underpinned by a gentle accompaniment. Moving into the second section of the piece the tune is embellished in a variation format of chromatic triplets. It repeats back to the first section and proceeds to a Coda section- again, in a triplet format.
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It Is Well With My Soul
Traditional setting, slightly contemporary- begins with piano in a motif of the theme. The first section is a stylized rendition of the theme. Then, it continues in the chorus much the same. A transition becomes freer in rhythm and harmony. It then repeats back to the opening sections and then moves to the coda where the piece ends in a solemn fashion.
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I Will Sing Of My Redeemer
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. The piece is in Irregular meters throughout. The work is in a continual jovial manner and is a excellent work for the more mature player.
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Were You There
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. This solo is presented in a reverent setting in a minor key. The middle section shifts momentarily to a major mode and then quickly back to a minor mode. The soloist is provided the opportunity to express with a fluid cadenza which gives way to a final statement of harmonic shifts coming to a solemn close.