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Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands
A Woodwind quartet for two flutes and 2 clarinets. The first phrase is stated in the top voice, then adding the second voice, further adding the third voice until all voices are in agreement. The next section moves in a rather jaunty motion going through various meter changes. The middle section is stated with the tune in the top voice with accompaniment figures presented in a syncopated manner. All this happening in a modulated key. Further modulation takes place with a motive stated in the second voice, followed the third, then first until it settles into a final statement of kindness.
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Jesus, Lover Of My Soul
A Woodwind quartet for two flutes and 2 clarinets.An opening with an active top voice giving over to the lower voices doing the same. Then in block harmonic movement the pieces moves along with subtle harmonic shifts. The middle section continues in much the same fashion with dynamic shifts. The next area is the same fashion only this time with the lower voices carrying the activity and the upper voice in more solemn movement. The final section is more active with the top voice using material from the introduction and slows to repose.
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A Shelter In The Time Of Storm
An unaccompanied quartet for two flutes and two clarinets. The introduction is presented in a rather rollicking manner where it breaks into a first presentation of the melody- the verse is more said while the chorus is more snappy. A brief transition gives way to the first flute stating the tune, supported by the clarinets with this chorus more block. A modulation takes place using motivic material from the theme with the style smoother and more contrapuntal. The coda section takes from the introduction material and gains dynamic momentum, with a snappy ending.
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Since I Have Been Redeemed
An accompanied woodwind quartet for two flutes, two clarinets (and opt. A.Sax). The introduction sets up the emotion of the whole piece which is joy- from beginning to end. The melody is first presented by the flutes and then answered by the clarinets. An interlude is stated by motives leading into a modulation The clarinets once again state the two with joyful punctuations by the flutes. After a brief rit. The piece goes into a slower tempo in four parts where it proceeds to the Coda with motivic statements up to a joyous ending.
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I Have Come From The Darkness
An accompanied woodwind quartet score for flute, oboe/flute, clarinet, clarinet/alto sax. A brief introduction in the piano based on a melodic motif. The thematic material is now presented in the full woodwind complement with little snippets added in the piano. The second section is slower and expressive in the solo flute added with a duet line. And interjected by the clarinets on occasion. The ensemble now becomes full and moving together while the legato texture continues in an expressive mood. This solidified format continues as in gravitates ever-upward.
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Holy, Holy, Holy
Written for flute, oboe, clarinet or saxophone 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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Be Thou My Vision
A woodwind quartett scored for flutes, clarinets, and other woodwind instruments, this piece presents itself in a gentle, thought provoking manner. The middle section is faster, giving a heightened sense of thought worthiness.
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Tis So Sweet To Trust
A quartet for 2 flutes and 2 clarinets with opt. parts for oboe, B. clar., bassoon and Alto sax. After a brief introduction the flutes carry the melodic material and then shifting the chorus to the clarinets. A modulation shifts the attention to the clarinet melody with punctuation remarks in the other instruments. Further transition moves to another modulation where thematic motifs are passed around in a fughetta fashion where it then becomes more choral in nature ending in a solemn statement.
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Praise Him! Praise Him
A woodwind trio for flute. Flute/oboe and clarinet; unaccompanied. Like a stately march the introduction uses a motif gravitating through several harmonic changes giving way to a modified thematic presentation with all three parts being in active counterpoint.and the tune passed about all the parts. The tune then moves about in a hocket fashion keeping all parts busy. The final section is somewhat in keeping with the first section coming to a solid “Praise Him” conclusion.
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O To Be Like Thee
A woodwind trio for flutes and clarinet with opt. part for oboe, clarinet and alto sax. In a triple meter the piece begins in a lilting fashion. A lot of interesting counterpoint keeps the piece flowing with constant movement. A modulation occurs and the rythmic activity increases while the countrapuntal activity continues. Another modulation takes place and shifts to a duple meter while the melodic material is passed around amongst the various parts. The final section goes back to a triple meter and uses the flavor of the beginning.
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God Leads His Dear Children Along
This woodwind trio consists of combinations for flute, oboe, clarinet or saxophone in a cheerful manner. It gives the feeling of the joy of being one of God’s children and can be used for many different, special occasions.
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A Passion For Thee
This woodwind trio begins with a delightful moving motive in the piano to be joined with the first part, then a duet with part two and then a trio with all three parts. The next section is solemn as the piano drops out and then all join in for an active presentation. The last section begins the theme in the third part with some imitation from part two until the first part takes over the theme and continues in this manner. The coda is simple giving a sense of peace.
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To God Be The Glory
This duet with piano uses some expressive, interactive cadenza work between the duet parts in the beginning and during the work. It is vigorous in nature otherwise and ends with a torrent of joy!
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Like A River Glorious
This woodwind duet would be useful as a special presentation in a service. The nature of the work portrays great joy, variety, and dimension. The conclusive sections are deliberate and strong.
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What A Friend
A duet for clarinet and saxophone that begins with a brief introduction in the piano. The clarinet then presents the tune in a straight-forward rendition with the saxophone supporting with a moving harmonization ending with a melodic line. The second section presents the tune in the saxophone while the clarinet overlays with a gentle obligato. The third section goes back to the structure of the beginning briefly and then shifts back to the obligato addition and then settles into a final repose.
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What A Friend
A duet for flute and clarinet that begins with a brief introduction in the piano. The flute then presents the tune in a straight-forward rendition with the clarinet supporting with a moving harmonization ending with a melodic line. The second section presents the tune in the claeint while the flute overlays with a gentle obligato. The third section goes back to the structure of the beginning briefly and then shifts back to the obligato addition and then settles into a final repose.
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And Can It Be
Scored for full saxophone quartet, this piece immediately marches off with the dignity that this grand old hymn portrays. The theme is passed around amongst the various parts to add player satisfaction and joy to the listener. (S/A-A-T-B)