Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

Prepare the Royal Highway
Tune: Bereden Vag For Herran
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

From the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series. The 3/4 form of this hymn tune from Lutheran Book of Worship and the 4/4 form from Lutheran Worship each have both the hymnal version and a new, more varied setting. There is an Introduction and a Transition before each harmonization, so that the two forms of the tune can alternate in a continuous suite, or a shorter suite can be made using only one form or the other. The suggestions for accompanying congregational singing include either form of the tune.

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 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.