Hymn for a Festival
Symphonic Prologue Based on the Hymn Tune (Onward Christian Soldiers)
Concert Band - Sheet Music

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Ensembles
Concert Band
Composers
David Shaffer
Publishers
Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications
C.L. Barnhouse
Series
Heritage of the March
Formats
Set of Parts
Score and Parts
Item Types
Physical
Levels
Grade 3
Musical Forms
March
Usages
Hymn Anthems
Grade 3

SKU: CL.012-2157-00

Symphonic Prologue Based on the Hymn Tune (Onward Christian Soldiers). Composed by Shaffer. Concert Band. Heritage of the March Series. Audio recording available separately (item CL.WFR101). Score and set of parts. Composed 1989. Duration 3 minutes, 42 seconds. Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications #012-2157-00. Published by Opus III Wind Orchestra Publications (CL.012-2157-00).

Based on the famous hymn tune, Onward Christian Soldiers.’’ Solid scoring, colorful harmonies, and rich textures combine to make this majestic setting a bold and powerful musical statement. An excellent prelude to programs including contest, holiday and graduation.

About Heritage of the March

Full-sized concert band editions of the greatest marches of all time. Each has been faithfully re-scored to accommodate modern instrumentation and incorporate performance practices of classic march style