Beginning with a calm, reverent setting, these solos are expressive throughout. The middle section is somewhat freer in melodic presentation with the solo treated more as an obbligato line. The quiet ending
Designed for maximum flexibility, Hymns of Praise can be used for a solo instrument with piano or CD accompaniment or for any ensemble in any combination of instruments from duets to full
Traditional setting, slightly contemporary- begins with piano in a motif of the theme. The first section is a stylized rendition of the theme. Then, it continues in the chorus much the same. A
Originally in a duple meter this arrangement very cleverly is in a 6-8 march style. It progresses in a rather processional manner and then transitions to a slower reflective expression. The piece returns to
This solo is in a march style throughout. It begins with little fanfare figures in the piano and then as it progress the soloist and piano exchange rolls. The second section is in a variation style while
Spirituals of Faith is designed to allow for maximum flexibility of use. With the exception of the percussion book, each book includes a solo and an ensemble part for each of the ten spirituals.