Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles

Now the Day Is Over
Tune: Merrial
Arranged by Frederick Frahm

From the Hymns for Woodwind Ensembles series. The Prelude in chorale prelude style is followed by the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Book of Worship and Lutheran Worship. The Prelude develops a quarter-note triplet motif that returns in a later setting which is not a congregational accompaniment. There is a Congregational Version in three-part harmony; and another in four parts, which can accompany the congregation, but does not contain the hymn 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 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.