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Be Thou My Vision (Opt. Duet)
This violin 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 be used a duet).
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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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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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Gesu Bambino
This sensitive solo arrangement rotates a haunting Sicliano type theme and the traditional Adeste Fidelis in an almost rondo form. A beautiful rendition that is very reflective and meditative and would serve well for any venue.
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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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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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In The Garden
SMS: A violin trio and piano. The opening has the strings using a modified melody in a chordal structure. It continues in much the same light with the piano embellishing with lines of elegance. The second section features the melody in the left hand of the with chordal structure in the right, all the while the strings adding a shimmering effect with tremolos. Then the quartet continues with full ensemble sound giving way to an unaccompanied trio of the upper three parts. The piece continues on in much the same flavor as the beginning coming to a sweet conclusion.
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Jesus Paid It All
SMS: An accompanied violin solo After a brief introduction in a different meter than originally composed the solo begins with a modified melody support by a rich harmonic palette in the piano. The second section continues in much the same manner with a melody that’s almost emblematic of an obbligato but keeps in character of the original tune. The Codetta section sets a tone of sweetness.
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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.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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Were You There?
This solo piece opens with a sense of reverence presenting the melody in a gently modified fashion. The middle section gains intensity rhythmically with a rhapsodic form of theme variations. It continues to elevate only to relax into final peace.
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Be Thou My Vision
A violin solo that presents itself with simplicity with melodic alterations that offers delight.There is a continual contrast between the solo and the accompaniment that adds flavor that will make even the younger player show a sense of advancement.
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I Need Thee Every Hour
Although the melody is gently modified, this solo with piano displays both a sensitivity along with an elevated soaring quality expressing the need for divine interaction on the part of humanity.
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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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At The Cross
This is a violin 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.
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Be Thou My Vision
This is an exquisite piece for 2 violins and piano. It is Celtic in flavor and masterful in its counterpoint.
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Beneath The Cross Of Jesus
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. The piano begins the piece with an augmented statement of the tune. It is joined by the soloist using a gently modified rendition of the tune. The final section is a rather ornate variation of the theme while grounded by solid chord movement in the accompaniment.
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What Child Is This?
A Rich Heffler Music arrangement. This piece begins in a plaintive manner and in turn is joined by the soloist in an extraneous Celtic-like statement. The piece continues in a somewhat straight forward manner of the tune, again in a Celtic-like style. The rest of the piece continues constantly weaving in and out and around the embellished melody until it concludes with one final statement coming to rest.
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