Arrangements for Strings

Two Early American Hymns
Arranged by Evan Becker

This arrangement works equally well with strings or with woodwinds. The hymn tunes are "Land of Rest," and "Pleading Savior." The first movement begins allegretto with the melody in the cello (or Bassoon) and ends maestoso with the melody in the I Violin (or Flute). The second movement includes canonic movement, changing the melody from major to minor, and letting all voices take turns with the hymn tune.

This arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments (typically I & II Violins, Viola, and Cello). The Cello part can of course, be augmented with or replaced by Double Bass, reading from the same score. Parts are included for upper Viola and upper Cello, so that quartets can be formed in different ways, or various doublings may be made for larger ensembles. The suggested woodwind instrumentation is Flute (using the I Violin part), Oboe (using the II Violin part), Clarinet (extra part included), and Bassoon (using the II Cello part). In addition, a part for II Clarinet are included, to substitute for the (II) Viola part. The difficulty level is 3.

Full set includes a Full Score, transposed parts for individual instruments, and suggestions for rehearsal and performance.