AMERICAN BAND JOURNAL No 317 - 321

Sheet Music for Brass Band

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No 317  March - Glory, Hallelujah
by William Gordon

The Battle Hymn of the Republic by William Steffe, is a staple in American musical literature dating back to the Civil War. It was first published in 1861. This is an exciting new march treatment of the familiar American patriotic song.

No 318   Chorus Setting - I Bow Adoring
by L-J. Rowlands, arr Joel Collier

In this arrangement, the simple chorus is set twice. The first setting is, in its simplicity, the humble approach of the seeker kneeling before his Master. The second setting emphasizes the text, bringing attention to the phrases, "bending lower, lower still", and "giving up my all to follow". In this way, I hope to highlight our need to empty ourselves to be filled with the will of the Master. Throughout the whole piece there is a simple reminder of, "O Worship the King", noting that our sacrifice also requiers praise.

No 319   Hymn Setting - Christ is All
by WilliamA Williams, arr Robert Getz

This piece is dedicated to the late Mark R. Keeler, and written at his urging. I tried to capture what I could of that intensity of spirit in this arrangement. This treatment is offered in gratitude to Mark for recalling these Holy moments from so long ago. It is my prayer that the listener may possibly be swept back in time and into the hearts of those bandsmen who gave such heroic service all those decades ago.

No 320   Whatever it may cost ..
by John Larsson, arr Dorothy Gates

"Whatever it May Cost" was written at the request of Bandmaster Jerome Astwood, in Bermuda. The words of the song are quite tragic in nature, speaking of darkness, fear and failure. This arrangement transforms the original melody into a darker, mor contemplative setting. We all face very real crosses in our lives. However, it is not a question of if they will come, it is more a question of when they will come. But facing these crosses with our Lord, we have the strength to say "I´ll not turn back, whatever it may cost"

No 321   Rejoice!
by George Frederic Handel, arr David Edmonds

Performed by The Africa Brass / ULID BRASS on a Kibera Concert 2015-09-05 at The S.A. Corps Hall in Lidköping, Sweden

Taken from the words wich so proudly stat "Rejoice the Lord is King" this arrangement starts with the tradition of the well-known hymn tune and then develops into a mor up-beat arrangement. Originally written for the Belfast Music School, this piece demonstrates a party athmosphere which is focused on the word REJOICE. Following Jesus is fun, so why shouldn´t we rejoice in the knowledge that the Lord is indeed our King. 

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