A solo instrument with piano accompaniment? Provided with an optional second part for a duet.

This horn solo begins with a fanfare styled motive of the theme and then calms down to a florid presentation of the tune with a sweeping counterline in the piano. The second section is an imitative interplay between the parts moving into an extended presentation of the melody. The final section is a rather pompous march based on the tune and then moves to a more lyrical movement- much the beginning.

A solo instrument with piano accompaniment? Can an arrangement capture the essence of the original with the majesty of full chorus and orchestra? This piece really does- it is amazingly complete!

After a brief introduction this French horn solo present the tune “as is” while the piano uses two-part imitation lines underneath. The piece progresses with the horn line modifying the tune rhythmically. After a modulation the piano presents the melody in an altered form while the solo has a gentle obligatto. The final section is more punctuated moving to a solemn section of repose.

This French horn solo begins with non-thematic material setting up the mood of the piece. The theme is then introduced in a back-and-forth format between the instrument and accompaniment. It then continues with an altered tune and conventional accompaniment in the background. After modulating upward, the piece becomes more active both rhythmically and theme alterations. The extended final section is flowing where it ends with a strong statement. Optionally, this piece can become a duet with the tenor sax or French horn sets).

A collection of French horn solos including: Christ Arose, Amazing Grace, Near The Cross, Arise My Soul Arise, Like A River Glorious, Hallelujah Chorus, The First Noel, When I Read My Title Clear

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.

Light, ‘ragtime’ feel

This is an expressive level three solo with piano accompaniment that employs a celtic lilt in its melodic flow. It modulates upward and adds excitement with the newly introduced motivic counterlines in the solo, only to begin its final movement downward in a meditative repose.

solo with piano… majestic sounds contrasted with calming legato sections. Crafted with rich harmonies and has an assessable cadenza. Writen in a concerto style.

This is a horn solo with piano which presents the opening melody in a straight forward manner. The middle sections use various cleverly designed counter melodies in the solo part. The final section establishes the original melody.

This beautiful Christmas carol has been a source of inspiration since the late 15th Century. Originally called ‘Noel Nouvelet’, it became a worldwide favorite early in the 17th century and has remained popular ever since. While retaining all of the

Back in 1873, “Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp (Phoebe) composed a melody and played it over to me two or three times on the piano. She then asked what it said. Fanny Crosby replied, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!” These words became the tune’s inspiration.

This french horn solo with piano accompaniment is based on a classic hymn tune. The simple variations with add interest for the younger horn player. The arrangement is from the teaching files of Monty Budahl and is useful for vesper, offertory, and special.