Hymns for Orchestral Ensembles

Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor/Look, Ye Saints, the Sight Is Glorious
Tune: Bryn Calfaria
Arranged by Kenneth T. Kosche

The Prelude of this arrangement from the Hymns for Orchestral Ensembles series has the hymn tune alternating among bass, alto, and soprano lines, embellished with festive, active parts in the other voices. A new, hymnal type of harmonization is followed by three increasingly rhythmic settings.

The arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), and by as many as a full wind ensemble (concert band), string orchestra, or full orchestra. Orchestration suggestions are given for a large group. The arrangement can accompany a congregation, or 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 woodwind, brass, and string instruments; background notes; and suggestions for performance with or without the congregation and choir.