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Journey of the Wise Men
$39.00Based on the familiar carol We Three Kings Of Orient Are, this tone poem depicts the long journey of the wise men from the east, over mountains and desert until the star brings them to the Christ-child, where they worship Him. The unique motivic development wonderfully portrays this journey with the quiet ending depicting their awe.
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Christmas Chorale Prelude & Fugue
$44.00Written in a chorale fugue style (alla J.S. Bach), this two-part work is based on the old Scandinavian carol How Brightly Shines The Morning Star. The first section features the woodwinds with an interesting obligato over the brass theme. The entire fugue section is built over the augmented bass theme, making this a true “chorale fugue.”
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The Love of God
$30.00A dramatic portrayal of God’s Love, there is a sense throughout of the “uplift” we can experience by the presence of that Divine Love in our lives, as depicted by the use of unusual harmonies and modulations. The effective use of chromaticism, throughout brings us to that realization, and perfectly matches the moods of the text, The Love Of God.
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Heavenly Love
$60.00Commissioned by the band students at Olivet Nazarene University for the retirement of their director, Dr. Harlow Hopkins, this arrangement includes his two favorite hymns: “In Heavenly Love Abiding,” and “It Is Well With My Soul.” Written in a choral-prelude style, this delightful arrangement features the woodwinds with a creative motif throughout. Various treatments of the hymns include a fugue, augmentation, stretti and imitative counterpoint, along with a dramatic and flowing treatment of the melody which reads in part, “When peace like a river attendeth my way.”
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
$49.00Written in a “theme and variations” form, this creative work explores several treatments of the favorite carol, building to a very dramatic ending. This work also provides excellent music education, passing through several keys and meters in 5/4 as well as a unique 6/8 treatment. Your musicians will love this arrangement!
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Believe March
$32.00This selection is intended to portray the essence of our Christian faith through Christ, featuring the hymns I Know Whom I Have Believed, and Believe On The Lord Jesus Christ. Written in a march style, the simple yet effective countermelodies balance the well-known hymns; the ending builds to an exciting concert-type conclusion.
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I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
$37.00Intended for students with one or more years of playing experience, this arrangement features a very interesting but not difficult countermelody for low instruments, and will sound full even with a minimum of players. The main theme is featured twice, first in concert Bb with the melody in treble parts, and then in concert Eb with melody in lower instruments, along with a creative obbligato for upper instruments. The harmonies include an occasional chromatic treatment setting it apart from many traditional young band arrangements. Rhythm includes half, quarter and occasional eighth notes.
