Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

My Song Is Love Unknown
Tune: Love Unknown
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

In this arrangement from the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series, the Hymnal Version is from Lutheran Worship. The second of the five settings is in 3-part harmony. Since this text is often sung to "Rhosymedre," the third setting in 2-part harmony harmonizes "Rhosymedre" in the soprano with "Love Unknown" in the bass. The descant in the 5-part final setting brings back hints of "Rhosymedre."

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 2/3.

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.