?Shepherds? Rocking Carol? is a traditional Czechoslovakian folk tune (?Hajej, nynej, Jezisku?) with lyrics loosely translated by the Anglican clergyman, Percy Dearmer. With Ralph Vaughan Williams, Dearmer was co-editor of The English Hymnal (1906) as well as The Oxford Book of Carols (1928), in which his translation, ?Little Jesus, Sweetly Sleep,? appears with the Czech tune.

This arrangement for young/developing band is an ideal vehicle for the budding oboist, featuring the oboe on melody in the first presentation of the tune and recapitulating at the work?s end. (A clarinet solo / substitute for oboe part is provided.)

Although conservative in range and technical demands, ?Shepherds? Rocking Carol? incorporates a variety of instrumental, dynamic, and harmonic contrasts that make it both simple and elegant, and ideal for developing musicianship in every section of the band.

25 hymns are specially arranged for the Middle C 5-finger position. The hymns begin with the simplest concepts and gradually add new concepts such as accidentals, key signatures, eighth notes, and melodic arrangements.Each hymn includes chord symbols, if the teacher would like to accompany the student.Finger numbers included.This makes a great sight-reading book for students who are familiar with the old hymns.HYMNS INCLUDED In This Primer HymnalJoyful, Joyful, We Adore TheePraise God, From Whom allBlessings FlowJesus Loves MeBrethren, We Have Met to WorshipFaith of our FathersCome, Christians, Join to SingAbide With MeAt CalvaryCome Thou Fount of Every BlessingMine Eyes Have Seen the GloryJesus is the Sweetest Name I KnowGod is so GoodHoly, Holy, HolyWhat Wondrous Love is ThisCome, Ye Thankful People, ComeWhen I SurveyO Sacred Head, Now WoundedAmazing GraceCrown Him With Many CrownsNothing But the BloodO For a Thousand Tongues to SingPraise Him! Praise Him!Showers of BlessingPraise to the Lord, the AlmightyJust as I Am.