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Jesus Paid It All
This is the first woodwind quintet from a series written by Rich Heffler (Marine Band arranger) for a professional church woodwind ensemble, performing concerts. This title was first played at Camp of the Woods in upper New York state – a Christian c
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Open My Eyes
This true woodwind quintet has the Rich Heffler signature on it. Using idioms from Brahms’ Symphony no. 2, first movement, (and actual musical portions), Rich has woven an arrangement around the Brahms musical ideas and the hymn tune that will deligh
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It Is Well With My Soul
This is probably Rich Heffler’s best selling title – and is very well received in both traditional and contemporary worship services, and at many Christian schools. Rich has created some very unique and classic rhythmic patterns in the accompaniment,
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Medley Of Nine Hymn Favorites
This arrangement includes all or part of nine favorite hymn tunes and gospel songs found in most hymnals. Each title is well known by many and is a reminiscent collection of tunes. The arrangement includes parts for many instrumentalists and can be used by woodwinds, strings or a mixture of both.
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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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Variations On Joy To The World
This arrangement was created for many instrumental combinations in the Rich Heffler tradition. Rich is an arranger for the U.S. Marine Band and creates ensembles that include some classical traditions as part of the setting. Different instruments c
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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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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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Minuet II
This arrangement has been played at the Christian Instrumental Director’s National Conference by as many as 30 players. The setting comes with parts for all families of woodwinds. It is a true trio in form, but can be performed by many players in a
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Trio Minuet
A classical minuet-style arrangement in the Mozart/Haydn tradition, this arrangement is flexible enough to be played also as a mixed instrumental ensemble using the substitute parts.
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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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Open My Eyes
This arrangement uses some authentic Brahms material from the 2nd Symphony. Beautiful lines.
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Blessings
(2-fl & 2cl) (including “Doxology, Come Thou Fount, Count Your Blessings, Blessed Assurance”)
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No, Not One!
A moderately difficult wood trio which features the scoring of a flute and two clarinets with no piano accompaniment. The clarinets begin the piece establishing the style- waltz like, and then joined by the flute as a solo. The second section is embellished by more active movement and then altered to a flute-clarinet duet. After a brief intermission of expression, the piece goes back to the earlier format and then concludes with a brief statement of the title.
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America, the Beautiful
A woodwind sextet with standard quintet instrumentation only with two flutes. The piece is structured around the simple tune and is passed around through the various instruments all the while supported with moving parts by the remaining instruments The counterpoint is solid throughout and makes for a very reflective ensemble rendition.
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