Categories: SALVATIONIST MUSIC, Hymn Tunes Composer / arranger: Robert Redhead
Robert Redhead's concert opener has become widely used by bands inside and outside the Salvation Army, particularly in hymn tune competitions. Starting with a simple statement of the tune 'Ascalon', this develops into an upbeat and exciting fanfare treatment.
First performed by the combined forces of Black Dyke and Rossendale Scouts Band, this attractive concert work is based on the hymn tune, 'Bacup', written by Rev. James E. Roscoe and originally used as a setting for Henry Francis Lyte's well-known hymn, 'Abide with Me'.
This new piece takes a simple hymn as its starting point developing into an emotional experience which would be suitable for concerts, and remberence events. Highly recommended.
This music is a treatment of the tune that William Tomer wrote for the words 'God be with you till we meet again'. In recent years, Ralph Vaughan Williams' tune 'Randolph' has often been the preferred choice to accompany these words although this composer was drawn to the original tune. Serenity is the prevailing mood of the piece although there is chance for the band to 'open up' in the link passages.
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