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There Is A Fountain
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. The solo begins in a plaintive manner with light embellishment modulating upward in key to a more florid rendition of the melody. The final section goes back to the original key and continues onward in a florid manner.
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Open My Eyes
Combined with music from Brahms Second Symphony in the opening. The second section is more straight-forward of the tune itself where it moves to the thematic material of Brahms once again. The coda section is tranquil where it comes to a final rest.
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O God, Our Help….Passacaglia /Fugue
Written in typical passacaglia (theme in the bass line) and Fugue fashion, the theme is presented in the piano. The first variation is a gently modified tune in duple with the accompaniment in triplets. In variation two, the tune is rhythmically altered while the upper accompaniment is presented in a spritely fashion. Variation three, the tune is in a triplet moving nature while the theme is in block harmonization in the accompaniment. Variation four is expressive in an almost cadenza fashion. Finally, the Fugue is in a lively four voice manner, ending with a strong proclamation of the title, itself.
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At The Cross
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. This solo begins with a calm, reverent setting and is expressive throughout. The middle section is somewhat freer in melodic presentation with the solo more as an obbligato. The ending settles into a quiet, assuring repose.
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Jesus Paid It All
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. The introduction establishes a dirge-like atmosphere joined in by the solo line carrying on the mood. The second section puts the melody in the piano part while solo soars above with a flowing obbligato and then shifts to the melody and concludes with a brief cadenza. The piece concludes with a melodic fragment in the piano and a smooth overflowing obbligato in the solo line
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The Old Rugged Cross
This moderately easy clarinet solo begins with a soulful harmonic progression in the accompaniment (alla Moonlight Sonata) that introduces the melody in a 3-4 meter. The theme is presented in its entirety. After a brief modulation the accompaniment takes over in a rich melodic/harmonic interplay of the tune and supporting lines, only to be joined with a simple counter line in the solo. The piece gains strength with the rhythmic interplay between the soloists and the accompaniment and then calms to a style presented in the opening measures. Final rest.
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Three Christmas Solos, Clar. Vol. 3
A collection for clarinet and piano including arrangements on “O Come, O Come Immanuel,” “O Holy Night,” and “It Came Upon A Midnight Clear.” These solos allow for the richness of the clarinet to a high level of exuberance… a joy for the performer as well as the listener.
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Three Christmas Solos, Clar. Vol. 2
A collection for clarinet and piano including arrangements on “What Child Is This?” “O Little Town Of Bethlehem,” and “Angels We Have Heard On High.” These solos are filled with alterations on the melodic material add splashes of exuberance as well- a treasure-trove of holiday material.
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Three Christmas Solos, Clar. Vol. 1
A collection for clarinet and piano including arrangements on “O Holy Night,” “Away In A Manger,” and “Of The Father’s Love Begotten.” These solos are very expressive and in keeping with the nature of the original carols. The piano part adds a solid under-pining for flavor and movement.
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I Wonder As I Wander
This clarinet solo begins with a flowing piano part and then joined with the solo line in a gently embellished theme. The phrase structure is repeated and then goes into a more vigorous rendeition and embellished at an even greater way. After a brief cadenza it settles into a gentle repose.
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And Can It Be
Scored for three Bb clarinets and bass clarinet, this quartet immediately marches off with the dignity that this grand old hymn portrays. The theme is passed around amongst the various parts to add player satisfaction and joy to the listener.
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Holy, Holy, Holy
Written for Clarinet quartet, this pieces creates a solemn presence by the way it interweaves the various parts together. It would work well for a meditation.
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In The Garden
This trio for Easter renders a simple and gentle movement that is continually flowing with tontrapuntal lines that exudes wonderment- truly a piece that causes reflection. There is activity in each of the parts and the melodic material is passed around for interest. If you want a piece for reflection this might well be the piece for you.
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Redeemed
A clarinet trio that expresses the joy of redemption through melodic embellishment, some trills, and harmonic changes. The hymn tune, “Redeemed”, is passed around amongst the parts of this unaccompanied trio.
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As The Deer
This clarinet arrangement of As The Deer is a gentle interplay of parts and gives the sensation of a constant flowing steam of water that offers a background for quiet reflection.
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A Servant’s Heart
A clarinet trio with piano accompaniment that is gentle smoothly moving that carries a lyrical flavor throughout. On occasion there are brief alterations of the melody to add variety and movement. A good piece for tender moments.
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The Love Of God
This trio begins with a simple rendition of the melody supported by the lower voices and then goes into light imitation of the melodic motifs. The second statement passes the tune around the parts with brief embellishment by the remaining parts and then concludes on a strong chord with piano under-pining.
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I Know Whom I Have Believed
“I Know Whom I Have Believed” starts out in a manner of joyful confidence. The parts are in basic triadic harmony and then offer solo lines for the various parts. The piece concludes with a sense of strong confidence that the hymn portrays.
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Just Over In The Glory Land
After a short piano introduction, the first part introduces the tune as a solo and then joined in with the others parts as decorations leading up to traditional harmonic movement. The second section alternates between parts in a duet fashion and then breaks into a full trio presentation. With a final flourish the pieces concludes.