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And Can It Be
This is a traditional string quartet with optional third violin. The melodic material is passed through the various ensemble parts and the textures vary greatly with even a brief fughetta section.
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Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
This traditional Christmas/Advent hymn combines beautiful harmonies, inspiring melodic and rhythmic movement and a spirited ending. A string quintet that may be expanded to a sextet by adding the double bass …
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Doxology: Old Hundredth
This famous hymn begins with the instruments imitating “bells” as an introduction to the famous melody. Appropriate as an offertory and benediction. String Quartet (2 Vln, Vla, Cello)
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A Christmas To Celebrate
Three carols developing the theme of the Celebration of Christmas with carols such as “Deck the Halls”, “Pat-A-Pan”, and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Three separate pieces or performed as a suite.: see i
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An Angelic Christmas
Three carols celebrating the Angels of Christmas with “Angels We Have Hear On High”, “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”, and “The First Noel.” Three separate pieces or performed as a suite.
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A Joyful Christmas
Three carols celebrating the Joy of Christmas with “Joy to the World”, “Here We Come A-Caroling”, and “O Come, All Ye Faithful.” Three separate pieces or performed as a suite.
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I Need Thee Every Hour
Rich has only written a few arrangements for strings, and groups that use these will end up purchasing all of his string titles. Rich is unique in his combining classical stylings with contemporary hymns, gospel songs, or praise and worship choruses.
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God Leads Us Along
This is the first arrangement in a new series of string ensembles written by a Marine Band arranger for his friends’ ministries. Rich works the melody lead around between the instruments. His beautiful chords and string voicings are ideal for a quart
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No Other Plea
Rich Heffler has managed once again to place some outstanding classical idioms into an arrangement of a great hymn – only this time, he does it for the string ensemble. Reminiscent of some Beethoven-like musical figures, this setting is pure delight.
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God Leads Us Along
This is the first arrangement in a new series of string ensembles written by a Marine Band arranger for his friends’ ministries. Rich works the melody lead around between the instruments. His beautiful chords and string voicings are ideal for a quart
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I Need Thee Every Hour
Rich has only written a few arrangements for strings, and groups that use these will end up purchasing all of his string titles. Rich is unique in his combining classical stylings with contemporary hymns, gospel songs, or praise and worship choruses.
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No Other Plea
Rich Heffler has managed once again to place some outstanding classical idioms into an arrangement of a great hymn – only this time, he does it for the string ensemble. Reminiscent of some Beethoven-like musical figures, this setting is pure delight.
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And Can It Be/It Is Well
Medley in a fugue style. All three parts of equal difficulty, and no part dominates the other. Professionals love this style.
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Song Without Words
Original, impressionistic composition that musically represents the classic “Peace of God.” Excellent for preludes or weddings.
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Fairest Lord Jesus/I Surrender
This medley of two hymns is composed in a Mozartian style. The slow moving lines add to the elegance of the ornamentation. Flexible instrumentation is provided so that this composition may be played by a variety of instrument combinations.
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To God Be The Glory/O Worship The King
Another Rich Heffler arrangement performed at the National Conventions of the CIDA (Christian Instrumentalists and Directors Association). Rich is an official arranger for the US Marine Band, and this setting shows his mastery of including classical
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Higher Ground
Rich Heffler wrote this trio so he would have a piece that would work with any 3 woodwind instruments, or hugh conglomerations of woodwinds at National Music Conferences. His ideas has been tested, and it works. In your church or school ensembles, yo
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I Know Whom I Have Believed
This setting is lighthearted, and reminiscent of the style of Scott Joplin.
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Fairest Lord Jesus/I Surrender
Advanced classical style. Slow movement with ornamentation characteristics typical of the Classical period.
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At The Cross
This duet comes with a multiple set of parts, so your duet can be played by 2 alto saxes, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets or any combination of these. This moving setting for Lent, Easter, and year round devotional use as a service piece or prelude co
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Open My Eyes
This arrangement uses some authentic Brahms material from the 2nd Symphony. Beautiful lines.
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All Hail The Power
Here is the timeless “Diadem” hymntune in a Beethoven-like setting. (ww, str. Piano)