Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

Jesus, Priceless Treasure
Tune: Jesu, Meine Freude
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

In this arrangement from the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series, the second of five settings is for three treble instruments, and the third setting is for two trebles and a bass. The latter is in a Baroque style, while the former is more modern. The Hymnal Versions from Lutheran Book of Worship and from Lutheran Worship are included. The final, 4-part Congregational Version has a very melodic soprano descant over the hymn tune in the tenor line.

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 3.

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.