This was originally arranged for Jerry Rodgers, who for years was the main Clarinet Soloist in the Marine Band performing all over the world and at many White House functions. Jerry lives in Florida and now contracts the Christmas orchestra for Disney World for their 85 December performances.

 

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There are 2 recordings of this arrangement that are complete. Ann Hodge recorded this on oboe, and her live version is heard on the Woodwind and String titles. Charles Peterson recorded this on his Trumpet Album and his version is heard on the Brass titles in this group.

Ensemble versions of this title can be found. One for Brass Quintet (505806), another for Violin Trio (507731 – Med-Adv). These versions follow the same piano accompaniment and the same musical phrases as these solos. A completely different setting of the hymn features Low Brass instruments with a lead for French Horn (or Trombone or Alto Sax). This lower brass sound is exceptionally warm, and a meaningful way of presenting the hymn at any time of the year. You can use only lower brass, but substitute parts are included for Saxophones or more Horns. The trumpet parts are incidental, but do add some color to some of the chords. The complete live recording will illustrate this at (507401).

There is an Orchestra or Wind Ensemble accompaniment (505009ORCH ) and optional Voices, either a full choir or smaller vocal ensemble (or even a solo singer), can be added to the instrumental parts (505009CHOR).

Solos exist for: Flute (FL) – Oboe (OB) – Clarinet (CL) – Bass Clarinet (BC) or Baritone T.C. (BT) – Bassoon (BN) – Alto Sax (AX) – Baritone Sax (BX) – Tenor Sax (TX) - F Horn (HN) – Bb Trumpet (TP) - Trombone (TR) – Violin (VN) – Viola (VA) – Cello (VC)

These Vocal Parts can be used with any of the solos shown above.