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This beloved piece, well known by many early music students, is a sweet expressive addition for your flute ensemble/ group/ choir. Simplistic enough to intermediate performers, yet complex enough to create something magical for performers and audience. This simple yet sweet melody, added with my rich textured harmonies adds a new flare to this piece, and would be perfect for playing for so many venues , concerts, churches, programs, graduation, memorial
services, and many other choices. A great way for newer players to learn expressive playing and emotional phrasing. A sure hit for all !
set for 4 c flutes, and alto flute in g , and / or bass flute . Can be used as a quintet or sextet , or small flute ensemble. A piece where all flute players can play, sharing the melody back and forth through the sections .

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This masterfully crafted arrangement presents the endearing hymn tune among florid counter lines that both support and enhance the traditional melody's innate grace and beauty. This work will serve as an engaging introit, anthem, or recessional during the worship service of a variety of faiths, and will also highlight a wedding or recital.

This arrangement of one of J.S. Bach's most familiar and endearing melodies is idiomatic to the ensemble and takes full advantage of its strengths of tone and instrumental color. The original vocal melody, viola section melody, and bass line are enriched in an ever evolving texture by fresh counterpoint composed by the arranger through realization of Bach's notated figured bass. Optionally, the ensemble can be accompanied by a fully rendered continuo part and will provide a highlight to any of myriad occasions.

This lively and enchanting work -- lovingly crafted by an arranger who once played Friedrich von Trapp in a theatrical production -- can stand alone or can be combined with Prof. Hays' other arrangements to create a SOUND OF MUSIC SUITE. All members of the ensemble are featured in this arrangement which includes both the introductory and wedding versions of the endearing tune.