Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

The King of Love My Shepherd Is
Tune: St. Columba
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

An ostinato-like bass line supports the first Congregational Version of this arrangement from the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series. A 3-part (SAB) setting is next, followed by the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Book of Worship and Lutheran Worship. The final Congregational Version is in four parts, plus a soprano descant. The arrangement, probably our easiest, can be played effectively by elementary school ensembles.

This arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments. Parts are included for Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, I-III Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, I & II Alto Saxes, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, and F Horn, so that quartets can be formed in different ways, or various doublings may be made for larger ensembles. The arrangement can accompany a congregation, or can be played as an instrumental suite of variations on the hymn. The difficulty level is 2.

Full set includes a Conductor/Keyboard Score, transposed parts for individual instruments, background notes, and suggestions for performance with or without the congregation and choir.