| Weight | 2 oz |
|---|---|
| Instrument | |
| Level | 4 |
| Preview | https://www.despub.com/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/pdf163118.pdf |
| Recording | https://www.despub.com/wp-content/uploads/music/mpt163118.mp3 |
| Occasion | |
| Tune Name | |
| Theme | The Old Rugged Cross |
| Hymn First Line | On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross |
| Writer | |
| Composer | |
| Publisher | |
| Copyright | 1997 |
| Key | Bb |
| Meter | 6-8 |
| Duration | 3'00' |
| Idiom | Solo: vln; vla; ce |
| Form | Song (binary) |
| Comments | Viola with piano |
The Old Rugged Cross
$5.00
This viola solo begins with a flowing-like accompaniment and is then joined with a somewhat straight forward rendition of the traditional tune in the solo line. As it progresses it becomes more and more embellished. After a brief interlude by the accompaniment the solos continues in a highly embellished manner. While the piece is obviously technical it gives the skilled player an opportunity to display a lot of expression and add to the meaning of the hymn.
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