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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.
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Blessed Be The Name
This saxophone quartet is portrayed in a crisp and cheerful manner. The theme is passed around among the various parts and gains excitement as it passes through several keys. Surely a delight as a special number in any venue. (S/A-A-T-B)
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Holy, Holy, Holy
Written for Saxophone 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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Power in the Blood
This saxophone 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.
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Redeemed
A saxophone 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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The Bible Stands
An unaccompanied saxophone trio (A-A-A/T) begins from the “git-go” with the melody in the first part with parts two and three adding harmonic and rhythmic interest. A brief modulation and interlude leads into the next section after another modulation with the parts interplaying amongst themselves. Yet, another modulation with block harmonies giving over to yet another modulation and a final ending!