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Holy, Holy, Holy
Written for French horn quartet, this pieces creates a solemn presence by the way it interweaves the various parts together. It would work well for a meditation.
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When I Survey
A French horn trio with piano accompaniment. The opening statements in the horns are rather solemn while alternately punctuated with piano responses. After some imitative statements the piece lies in repose.
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O Worship The King
This is an unaccompanied French horn duet written in a majestic manner. It uses imitative entrances between the parts and modulates upward for a strong finish.
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The Solid Rock
This is an unaccompanied French horn duet written in a majestic manner. It uses imitative entrances between the parts and modulates upward for a strong finish.
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All Hail The Power…
A good piece to open a service with since it has the character of a jubilant fanfare. The tombone duet lines are solid and ends on a forceful note.(acc.)
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It Is Well With My Soul
This piece is highly pensive, incorporating the full range of the instrument. Its nature is certain to cause one to reflect the status of his spiritual condition.
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Like A River Glorious
This French horn solo, written in a majestic style, opens with a declamatory statement of the hymn. It then uses fanfare-like figures to further embellish the melody’s statement. It ends on a strong note, giving a sense of confidence.
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Softly And Tenderly
A gentle introduction by the piano and then the solo horn presents the theme with subtle rhythmic deviation. The chorus continues in the same fashion. A quick modulation and the theme continues in a modified fashion with even more scale wise embellishment. The piano then takes over with the tune and with another modulation the solo enters with more harmonic deviation. The Coda section moves with subtle motivic deviation and comes to a solemn rest.
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Simple Gifts
The traditions of this tune and its words run long and deep. The beginning is a simple statement of the tune and is so ever carefully embellished as the piece progresses. It sets the mood for careful reflection as well.
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Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
This solo with piano is structured in a quasi-rondo form. Thus making a great deal of variety in texture, style, and dynamic.It will make the young performer sound more advanced.
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My Jesus I Love Thee
This solo with piano begins with a modified melodic statement. It enters into a second section with simple obligati and then returns to a beginning-like statement and ends with a simple coda.
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Abide With Me
This solo piece with piano is presented in a straight-forward manner for the younger player with some altered pitches for interest.
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Dare To Be A Daniel
This solo with piano begins with the strains of a lion’s roar. Next enters Daniel in a simple fashion followed by a statement in a triumphal march. The lions return-Daniel prevails.
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Praise Him All Ye Little Children
This solo with piano begins with a bold march statement with an elongated rhythm of the melody. The middle section is more expressive while the final section imitates the beginning, with a solid statement of faith.
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Holy, Holy, Holy
This solo with piano is straight forward in design, giving the young player the opportunity to display dynamic and stylistic variety.
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The Morning Trumpet
This trumpet quartet begins with a fanfare styled opening. The thematic material is then passed around amongst the various members of the ensemble, giving way to a more active section; ending with a triumphant fanfare.
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A Mighty Fortress
This unacc. trumpet quartet begins with a fanfare styled opening. The thematic material is then passed around amongst the various members of the ensemble, giving way to a more sustained section; ending with a triumphant fanfare.
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Power in the Blood
This trumpet trio with piano accompaniment is presented in a solid, determined manner. It makes a definitive statement in the “Power in the Blood” of Christ. The middle section changes meter while maintaining the character of the opening.