Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers
Tune: Haf Trones Lampa Fardig
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

A fine Advent processional hymn, in this arrangement from the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series, its tune in the second setting has been altered just enough to allow a 4-part canon. The melody phrases in the third setting are exchanged among the soprano, alto, and bass lines. The tenor line has the melody in the final setting, with a soprano descant above.

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.