Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

Your Hand, O Lord, in Days of Old
Tune: Old 107th
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

In this arrangement for woodwind quartet from the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series, the first of the four harmonizations is melody-only in unisons and octaves; followed by one in which an ostinato builds by adding instruments; and finally a lively, highly syncopated, three-part setting before the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Worship.

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 it 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.