Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

The Only Son from Heaven
Tune: Herr Christ, Der Einig Gotts Sohn
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

In this arrangement from the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series, the second of four settings has the melody in the bass line, then in the tenor with a soprano descant. The third setting adds a soprano descant above the hymnal version. The "busy" fourth setting suggests the angel host of the hymn's fourth stanza.

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.