Details
Summary
- Ensembles:
- Woodwind Quartet Woodwind Ensemble
- Genres:
- Spirituals Romantic Period Traditional
- Composers:
- Will L. Thompson
- Publishers:
- MissoRB
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Beginning
- Artist:
- Will L. Thompson
- Usages:
- School and Community Sacred
- Number of Pages:
- 6
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1853045
Composed by Will L. Thompson. Arranged by MissoRB. This edition: pdf. 19th Century, Sacred, Spiritual, Traditional. 6 pages. MissoRB #1412694. Published by MissoRB (A0.1853045).This easy level arrangement of Softly and Tenderly (Will L. Thompson, 1880) is written for Woodwind Quartet (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon), including chord symbols and lyrics, ideal for beginner players, classroom music programs, worship settings, and educational use.
Softly and Tenderly is a well-known Christian hymn written and composed by Will L. Thompson in 1880. It is widely used in worship services, gospel performances, and teaching materials, and is recognized for its gentle and expressive character.
In this edition, the arrangement features four woodwind parts, with the flute playing the main melody, while the oboe and clarinet in Bb provide harmonic support, and the bassoon provides the bass foundation, suitable for easy level players. Chord symbols are included to reinforce harmonic understanding and allow flexible accompaniment by guitar, voice, or ensemble instruments. The lyrics are included to support vocal interpretation and ensemble performances.
The simple and expressive character of this arrangement makes it suitable for recitals, classroom music programs, beginner ensemble study, and worship use.
About the instrument
Flute – melody
Oboe – harmony
Clarinet in Bb – harmony
Bassoon – bass accompaniment
Comfortable beginner register
Simple lyrical phrasing
Chord symbols included
Lyrics included
Beginner-friendly layout
Easy level
Suitable for classroom use, beginner ensemble study, recital performances, and worship settings.
About the lyrics
This edition includes the original English hymn lyrics of Softly and Tenderly, written by Will L. Thompson, supporting expressive interpretation and congregational singing.
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- ArrangeMe:
- MissoRB
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
- Artists:
- Will L. Thompson
- Ensemble:
- Woodwind Quartet Woodwind Ensemble
- Publisher:
- MissoRB