1. There are 2 uniquely different settings here. This arrangement becomes a good opportunity for students to develop their chordal understanding’
2. Analysis of the harmonies used here, including chords of all types of inversions is an excellent theory study for advancing students.
3. Since there is more than one setting here, comparing the different harmonies used in each is also helpful for a student’s understanding of the use of chords.
4. It might also be good to compare these chords with those used in a traditional hymnal to see how and why different harmonies can be used, and how they work in the music.

This arrangement was created by Bob Walters, formerly on the arranging staff of the U.S. Air Force Band (Ret) in Washington, and arranger for some military groups that play at the White House.