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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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O Sacred Head
This quartet is in a solemn legato style throughout featuring melodic materials in each of the four parts. It is graced with gently moving accompaniment lines that further enhances the reflective spirit which is so evident in this hymn. It peaks in different portions of the composition and then reflects itself in a quiet repose to end.
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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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In The Garden
This trio for Easter renders a simple and gentle movement that is continually flowing with tontrapuntal lines that exudes wonderment- truly a piece that causes reflection. There is activity in each of the parts and the melodic material is passed around for interest. If you want a piece for reflection this might well be the piece for you.
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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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Redeemed
A woodwind trio that expresses the joy of redemption through melodic embellishment, some trills, and harmonic changes. The hymn tune, “Redeemed”, is passed around amongst the parts of this unaccompanied trio.
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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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Bring A Torch, Jeanette, Isabella
An accompanied woodwind trio for flute, flute/oboe/clarinet, and clarinet/alto sax, this piece alternates between plaintive statements of the tune and very embellished statements.
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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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For The Beauty Of The Earth
An accompanied duet for flute and clarinet. The piece begins as a round between the flute and clarinet where it joins with the piano in an accompaniment figure. It continues in this manner while the piano presents the melody. It continues in an antiphonal manner in the solos while the piano undergirds it with arpeggios. The piece modulates and now is in a more bold style and block duet format and contiuues that way until the end – in a declamatory manner.
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Three German Carols
A duet for flute, clarinet and piano and is presented as a suite. Titles include “God Is Love- Gott Ist Die Liebe,” “With the Shepherd Will I Go- Mit Den Hirten Will Ich Gehen'” “Come Hither Little Children- Ihl Kinderlein Komet.” Can be performed as a solo.
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Three German Carols #2
A duet for flute, clarinet and piano and is presented as a suite. Titles include “Christmas Is Here- Weinacht Is Heut,” “Alle Jahre Wieder,” “Come, Ye Shepherds- Kommet, Ihr Hirten.” Can be performed as a solo.
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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)
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What A Friend
Scored for Saxophone quartet (A-A-T-B) with opt. Soprano for first Alto. The introduction starts with the First Alto playing a melodic motif, ever rising to a climatic point and then settling down to the theme- first presented in the First and Tenor parts weaving in and out producing a flowing texture, then joined by the Second Alto and eventually the Baritone. The chorus section of the hymn is a constant weaving of the four parts both harmonically and rhythmically. The next section becomes more active rhythmically adding tension until it settles down into a sweet aura of sound with gentle nudges of harmonic alteration. The final measures give an atmosphere of rest and solace.