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Jerusalem
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement of a Hubert Parry song. The introduction is straight forward in the piano and shortly thereafter joined by the soloist. The theme is well decorated- yet in a sensitive manner. The middle section of the piece the roles are reversed with the piano carrying the tune and the solo line providing an uplifting obbligato incorporating much flourish. The piece continues in a similar ever increasing in dynamic and melodic power ending with a strong conclusion.
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Silent Night
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. Basically a straight forward presentation of the melody in the first and third verses which are more staid. The middle section is quite florid. The accompaniment has the flavor of the impressionist construction and harmony.
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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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Thanksgiving Medley
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. This solo starts out with a great deal of flourish based on ” Come Ye Thankful People Come” and then settles down for a solemn rendition of “We Gather Together.” The first statement is straight forward and then responded by an altered theme which gives more sense of movement. The introduction of the piece is now restated with an embellished rendition of ” Come Ye Thankful People Come, where it builds up to a high, impactful ending.
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America The Beautiful
This solo with piano begins with a straight forward introduction in the piano and then sets a solemn mood for the soloist. First plaintive and then with more deviation of the tune. The second section of the piece is stronger and with an almost obbligato treatment of the tune increasing in activity until it concludes on a strong high point.
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Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Emotive setting of the early American classic. The opening is plaintive in the piano and then joined in with a counter-tune where it then presents the theme in a straight-forward manner. The next section uses the counter-theme again and then presents the theme in an embellished manner. Again the counter-theme is present followed by the embellished theme. After a brief interlude the piece picks up again with the counter-theme where it slowly and quietly settles in repose.
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Sacred Solos For Young Musicians- Viola
This collection features familiar hymn tunes arranged for the student who has had only one or two years of instruction. The unique CD that comes with each book includes at least two tracks for every hymn: one with the melody at a “practice” tempo and a separate full accompaniment track at a “performance” tempo. The selections are perfect for performance during church service, at Sunday school or for family gatherings.
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Away In A Manger
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. The piece begins with a statement of “Flow Gently Sweet Afton,” in the piano and is restated by the soloist in a ritornello format. The second statement is made in the piano while soloist soars above it with an obbligato. The piece then switches to “Luther’s Hymn” and then breaks into a variation-like presentation and then begins a free form. The final section imitates the beginning one and then becomes solemn and peaceful.
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O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. The piano begins the piece with a flowing and tranquil statement. The solo joins in with a gentle fragment further setting up a poignant picture. It then breaks into the tune in a rather matter-of-fact manner and then adds more embellishment as it progresses. The middle section is extended to give a solemn meditative mood and then breaks into more action for contrast. The piece ends with a quiet, slow and determined repose.
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Unusual, emotive and restrained version of the Luther classic The introduction in the piano is presented in an embellished fashion. The solo states the theme in a straight-forward manner. After a brief interlude the solo continues in a different register. Another brief interlude and the soloist continue in a more ornamented manner this time. The piano now states the theme in strong block chords while the solo is very active as an obbligato. Both voices present thematic materials taken from the opening sections. The Coda gives a motivic statement of the opening theme and resolves to a solemn end.
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Amazing Grace
Moving and affective this solo begins unaccompanied and then later joined by the piano in a Celtic style. A second statement of the tune is further embellished and gains more complexity as it progresses. After a brief modulation the solo line becomes more plaintive- even though still embellished. The Coda is based on a brief motif where it ritards into a gentle repose.
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Instruments Of Joy- Viola- Book and CD
Includes piano accompaniment, removeable solo insert and CD…
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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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Christmas Instrumental Solos: Carols & Traditional Classics
Solos w/CD acc: single titles; three medleys,, two suites
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At The Cross
This is a violasolo 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.