Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

Children of the Heavenly Father
Tune: Tryggare Kan Ingen Vara
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

In this arrangement from the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series, there are four meditative settings, two with descants. The first setting is the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Book of Worship. In another, ascending scales and related materials provide a rippling effect. This arrangement can be played by a good junior high ensemble.

This arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments. Parts are included for Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, I-III Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, I and 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.

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.