SKU: KJ.B94

The title says it all: this arrangement for band and chorus or band, strings and chorus is an uplifting rendition of the hymn God of Our Fathers. Beginning with solo snare drum and trumpet, this selection showcases band and chorus separately before the grand finale. A must for your next Festival Finale!

SKU: CL.CTS-7711-00

This has become a staple of band literature. Claude Smith is well known for taking hymn tunes and creating wonderful pieces of music. Trumpet and trombone trios are featured in the opening statement, followed by free-flowing Rubato flute solo. A piccolo and bassoon duet follow in the next section. Variations of the theme appear in the fugato section, followed by the full chorale. The audience may sing the hymn tune during the full chorale. The triumphant ending features the horn section which leads to an emotional finale. God of Our Fathers is also available for full orchestra, and an edition for SATB Choir with piano/organ, which may be used in a massed band/orchestra/choir setting as well. An audience favorite and one of Smith’s most popular works.

SKU: CL.CTS-8029-01

God of Our Fathers is based on the hymn with the same name and is one of the most iconic American Christian hymns dating back to the 19th-century. Claude T. Smith’s concert band arrangement of this hymn has become a staple of band literature. This flexible arrangement allows ensembles to perform the work with as few as fourteen musicians providing accessibility and flexibility for numerous instrumentation needs, while still allowing a full ensemble sound. *The posted recording is based on the full band scoring but aligns with the suggested preferences for either woodwinds/strings or brass suggested in the score.

SKU: WD.080689400575

UPC: 080689400575.

“In You our fathers put their trust; they trusted and You delivered them.” (Ps 22:4). Majestic and triumphant, this classic hymn of God and country, fully orchestrated by David T. Clydesdale and featuring solo Bb instrument, is perfect for service openers or special music programming any time, but especially for Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and New Year’s!