Scored for Orchestra
From the Foreword:
EASY ENSEMBLE MUSIC is a collection of patriotic and seasonal selections, hymns, gospel songs and choruses. It has been prepared for use by church ensembles in various types of programs and services. It is also practical for school ensembles, which today are an important adjunct of the instrumental music teaching program.
This volume is intended to help provide worthwhile and instructive music that is interesting to perform for players just beyond the beginner stage (or Grade II as defined by the Instrumentalist Magazine.) It will probably be used most often by youngsters who will need to spend time in individual practice before performing the selections with a group. However, more experienced musicians will find the contents pleasant to play without being taxing. Most selections are of modest length, have ample time for lead parts to catch their breath, and do not make undue demands upon range, technique, or rhythmic virtuosity.
All selections are scored for a five (or four) part brass ensemble. Performing groups must have at least one book for each part (with the possible exception of Part 5, Tuba) in order to obtain satisfactory harmony. The parts are distinguished as follows:
Part 1: C Instruments (Violin, Oboe, Flute); 1st Bb Trumpet or Cornet (Bb Clarinet)
Part 2: 2nd Bb Trumpet or Cornet (Bb Clarinet)
Part 3: Trombone (Baritone bass clef, Bassoon, Cello); F Horn (English Horn); Eb Horn (Alto Saxophone, Eb Alto Clarinet)
Part 4: Trombone (Baritone bass clef, Bassoon, Cello); Baritone treble clef (Tenor Saxophone, Bass Clarinet)
Part 5: Tuba or Sousaphone (Bassoon or Cello with occasional lower range limits, String Bass 8vb)
WESLEY L. HANSON
Song List--
Abide with Me
America
America the Beautiful
Assurance March
Away in a Manger
Christ Arose
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Fairest Lord Jesus
Faith of Our Fathers
Father, We Thank Thee
Fishers of Men
For All the Saints
For the Beauty of the Earth
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
How Firm a Foundation
Jesus Loves Me
Now the Day Is Over
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Worship the King
Old Hundred
Silent Night
The B-I-B-L-E
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
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