A great prelude, offertory, or postlude for Palm Sunday, this brass sextet arrangement of the famous song by Jean-Baptiste Faure is a two-stanza setting that moves the melody perfectly between instruments, adding counterpoint and a flowing accompaniment in the non-melody instruments. Everyone who knows this song will be mentally singing along as the brass (with optional percussion) lead in celebration of the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem.

Based on the 16th century melody (the most well-known lyrics are Lullay, Lullay Thou Little Tiny Child), this dynamic setting for orchestra uses a variety of textures, dynamics, and contrapuntal lines. The string parts are interesting and elegant wi

fl 1,2, ob 1,2, bassn, cl 1,2, trp 1,2,3, hn 1,2, tromb 1,2, tuba, timp, perc=(bells,mar, SD, BD, cym), vln 1,2, vla, ce, str bass, synth string reduction. “Ain’a That Good News” & “Were You There?”: “Ain’a That Good News” & “Were You There?”

flute 1,2, oboe, clarinet substitute for , oboe, trumpet 1,2,3, horn 1,2, trombone 1,2,3, tuba, violin 1, 2, viola, cello, string bass, percussion (3 players): bells, chimes, snare drum, timp., synthesizer string reduction

Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, (all winds are single parts), violin 1, 2, viola, cello, string bass, synthesizer string reduction