Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

O Sons and Daughters of the King
Tune: O Filii Et Filiae
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

This arrangement from the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series, includes five Congregational Settings, and opening and closing alleluias. In the three-part second setting, the bass melody supports a sprightly soprano line portraying the happy steps of the women leaving Jesus' tomb on Easter morning. While keeping to the 3/4 meter of the hymn tune, various settings provide interesting rhythmic contrasts. The Hymnal Version is from Lutheran Book of Worship and 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 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.