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A beautiful hymn
with rich harmonies and suspensions opens this fine work for
beginning bands. As the lyrical melody reaches a final cadence, the
piece then moves into a bombastic chant with a wealth of percussion.
The theme is presented in different textures and students will
explore the basic components of a fugue in an easy setting. Listeners
and performers alike will be excited by the rhythmic drive of the
percussion. In addition, consider using the opening as a daily
chorale to work on intonation with your ensemble.
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