Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry
Tune: Puer Nobis
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

In this arrangement from the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series, there is a short introduction based on the latter part of the hymn tune. Next are a hymnal version and a congregational version, both in 4-part harmony. Another of the three settings can be played in either 2, 3, or 4 parts -- or all three ways (possibly with different instrumentations), building progressively, and ending with syncopated motifs echoing each other.

This arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments (soprano, alto, tenor, bass). 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.