This ever-popular piece is often performed at weddings, funerals and many other solemn ceremonial events. It has always been a favorite among instrumental players and often used in recitals or concert encores. In 1853, the well-known French composer Charles Gounod added his own melody over a rippling keyboard accompaniment which was a slightly adapted version of the Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV846, from Book I of J. S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, published in 1722. The title of the ?combined? piece was Méditation sur le Premier Prélude de Piano de S. Bach. Gounod?s original arrangement transposed Bach?s keyboard part from C major into F major and it was scored for violin (or cello), organ and piano. In 1859, the French music publishing company Jacques-Léopold Heugel brought out a vocal version based on the familiar Latin text. Ave Maria (Hail Mary) is a traditional Catholic prayer addressed to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus.
The version of Bach's prelude which Gounod used included the so-called "Schwencke measure" (m. 27 in this arrangement), a measure (bar) allegedly added by the German composer and pianist Christian Friedrich Gottlieb Schwencke (1767-1822) in an attempt to correct what was considered a harmonic weakness in the original. Whether there actually was a ?harmonic weakness? (or possibly an error in the manuscript) remains a matter of conjecture but the fact remains that the most familiar-sounding version of this piece, recorded countless times by both singers and instrumentalists includes this Schwencke measure. It is therefore included in this arrangement.
Some published arrangements show minor inconsistencies in the rhythm of the melody. This arrangement uses the familiar rhythm of the Ave Maria version as it appeared in the 1859 edition.

and separate Flute part are included in the single PDF file.

16 Favourite Easter Hymns for Solo Flute and Piano are simply arranged in easy keys and are fun to play for soloists with a year or two?s experience and above. The piano part is a little more difficult. Teachers and students alike will find 16 Favourite Easter Hymns for Solo Flute and Piano useful for building ensemble, reading and rhythmic skills.

The hymns are in alphabetical order and are as follows?

· All Creatures of Our God and King, (Lasst Uns Erfreuen)

· All Hail the Power of Jesus Name, (Coronation)

· Before the Throne of God Above, (Before the Throne)

· Blessed Assurance, (Blessed Assurance)

· Christ the Lord is Risen Today, (Easter Hymn)

· Crown Him with Many Crowns, (Diademata)

· The Day of Resurrection, (Ellacombe)

· Just as I Am, (Woodworth)

· I Know that My Redeemer Lives, (Bradford)

· It is Well with My Soul, (Ville du Havre)

· A Mighty Fortress is Our God, (Ein Feste Burg)

· Nothing But the Blood of Jesus, (What Can Wash Away My Sin)

· There is a Green Hill Far Away, (The Green Hill)

· Thine Be the Glory, (Judas Maccabeus)

· Were You There? (Were You There?)

· When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, (Hamburg)

This collection contains 10 familiar hymns and praise choruses arranged as easy instrumental duets (for FLUTE solo with PIANO accompaniment). From flowing and peaceful to bright and uplifting, these arrangements are a welcome addition to the repertoire for beginning woodwind students. These familiar hymn arrangements are equally enjoyed whether used for recitals, worship services, or to make practicing more interesting.

For each song, there is a combined score (grand staff) with both parts on each page (FLUTE and PIANO) plus a separate 1-staff score for the FLUTE. Each song is also available separately with accompanying preview pages and audio samples.

Song titles included in this collection:
Be Still and Know
Close to Thee
Faith of Our Fathers
God Is So Good
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus
I?ve Found a Friend
Kum Ba Yah
Shall We Gather at the River
Shalom
Sweet By and By