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Built On A Rock
Built On A Rock provides opportunity for a variety of compositional treatments. The opening is presented as a three voice canon, followed by a pyramiding of the first measure. A slow section features three instruments in chaconne form. Throughout the work the underlying theme is embellished by woodwind runs and trumpet accenting devices. The piece concludes in brilliant fashion.
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To God Be The Glory
A fanfare introduction is used as a bridge to various sections of To God Be The Glory based on the gospel hymn. The first chorus uses syncopation, and interesting countermelodies. There is one eight measure contrapuntal phrase for three solo instruments with ample cues. This is an exciting opener for any concert. (Keys: F, Ab, and Eb)
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Hymns On Parade
Twenty-two hymns are showcased in “Hymns Of Parade”- but don’t tell your audience. Let them guess what the hymns are, and how many are included. Numerous changes of accessible keys and time signatures will keep band members on their toes. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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The Joy Of Christmas
“The Joy Of Christmas” very cleverly integrates O Come O Come Immanuel and God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. In D Minor and F Minor, the tempo indications are Allegretto, Allegro and Grandioso. A contrapuntal treatment is used for solo flute, clarinet and alto sax with percussion accompaniment. A compelling ending.
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Glorious Things/Spoken
Based on Haydn’s Austrian Hymn, this arrangement of Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken consists of an eight measure introduction and eight measure coda based on a sequence of the theme’s first measure. The original key states the theme twice with brief two measure bridges of the sequence. Suitable for congregational singing.
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Hail The Conquering Hero
From Handel’s 1746 opera, Judas Maccabaeus this familiar hymn has survived even though the opera has not. It is found in many hymnals as This Is The Glory Risen, Conq’ring Son. Active percussion helps define the strong martial character. In (Eb) and (F.)
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O Thou That Tellest G/Tid’gs
Taken from the “Messiah”, this brass quintet is essentially a transcription of the original work. It features sufficient counterpoint between the various instruments.
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And He Shall Purify
Taken from the “Messiah”, this brass quintet is essentially a transcription of the original work. It features sufficient counterpoint between the various instruments.
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And With His Stripes
Taken from the “Messiah”, this brass quintet is essentially a transcription of the original work. It features sufficient counterpoint between the various instruments.
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Holy, Holy, Holy
Written for Brass 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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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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