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The Master Hath Come
A Woodwind quartet for two flutes and 2 clarinets. An introduction using unrelated material leads the tune presented in voice two, supported by harmonies in the lower voices, then an obbligato-like motion added by the upper voice. A modulation upward makes room for a duet in the upper lines, later joined by the lower voices in a contrapuntal fashion. The final section becomes more vigorous and imitative until a solid, declamatory ending.
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Jesus’ Hands Were Kind Hands
A Woodwind quartet for two flutes and 2 clarinets. The first phrase is stated in the top voice, then adding the second voice, further adding the third voice until all voices are in agreement. The next section moves in a rather jaunty motion going through various meter changes. The middle section is stated with the tune in the top voice with accompaniment figures presented in a syncopated manner. All this happening in a modulated key. Further modulation takes place with a motive stated in the second voice, followed the third, then first until it settles into a final statement of kindness.
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Jesus, Lover Of My Soul
A Woodwind quartet for two flutes and 2 clarinets.An opening with an active top voice giving over to the lower voices doing the same. Then in block harmonic movement the pieces moves along with subtle harmonic shifts. The middle section continues in much the same fashion with dynamic shifts. The next area is the same fashion only this time with the lower voices carrying the activity and the upper voice in more solemn movement. The final section is more active with the top voice using material from the introduction and slows to repose.
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Through The Love Of Christ, Our Saviour
A Woodwind quartet for two flutes and 2 clarinets. Opening with the upper two parts and then adding the lower voices gravitating to a block harmonic structure. The middle section starts with lower voices using a extraneous motif and stacked with upper voices doing the same in imitation. Then with more vigor all voices join in block harmonies until the final section where again imitation takes place until the final block harmonies take place.
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Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus
A Woodwind quartet for two flutes and 2 clarinets. The begins with the tune in the upper line and then shifted to activity in the inner lines. And then back to the voicing of the beginning, coming to a solid conclusion.
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A Shelter In The Time Of Storm
An unaccompanied quartet for two flutes and two clarinets. The introduction is presented in a rather rollicking manner where it breaks into a first presentation of the melody- the verse is more said while the chorus is more snappy. A brief transition gives way to the first flute stating the tune, supported by the clarinets with this chorus more block. A modulation takes place using motivic material from the theme with the style smoother and more contrapuntal. The coda section takes from the introduction material and gains dynamic momentum, with a snappy ending.
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Since I Have Been Redeemed
An accompanied woodwind quartet for two flutes, two clarinets (and opt. A.Sax). The introduction sets up the emotion of the whole piece which is joy- from beginning to end. The melody is first presented by the flutes and then answered by the clarinets. An interlude is stated by motives leading into a modulation The clarinets once again state the two with joyful punctuations by the flutes. After a brief rit. The piece goes into a slower tempo in four parts where it proceeds to the Coda with motivic statements up to a joyous ending.
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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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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.