Excellent scoring means your young band will be able to enjoy this beloved melody while developing their musicianship, including key changes not often available at this level. A wonderful addition to your
Ave Maria has been set to music numerous times, the most famous and often played are written by Franz Biebl and Franz Shubert. Both of these versions feature singing of the prayer’s text in
Based on the hymn The Doxology written in 1674, this lyrical and sensitive arrangement for beginning band provides multiple teaching opportunities in a rich musical setting. The first melodic
Here is an emotion-filled arrangement for young players based on the folk tune Down to the River to Pray. It contains a touching air of sadness which is lifted when a musical glimmer brings hope
The hymn tune RICHMOND was written by Thomas Haweis, a cleric in the Church of England. As a common meter tune, it has been associated with many sets of words, including such well-known hymns as In
Extensive doublings enable ensembles with limited instrumentation to successfully perform and enjoy this beautiful hymn. Fresh harmonies and bubbling counterpoint help add to the overall appeal of this
This hymn from the mid-1800s has been creatively shaped into a band work that brings out the beauty and lyricism of the melody. The musically shaped phrases are carefully notated in this lyric
This setting of this moving hymn was scored for developing bands and written well within the capabilities of bands in the second year of instruction. Simple, reflective, and poignant, it will be a
Francis Ridley Havergal was inspired by the story of God's calling to Samuel as recorded in 1 Samuel 3 to write the text to this hymn. It has been long associated with the hymn tune OTTAWA by Dr. Lowell
Two of the most popular Thanksgiving hymns, We Gather Together and Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow, are set for young band in this musical setting. Contemporary harmonic