Cat No. JM41071
Price £29.95
Composer: Kenneth Downie
Category: SALVATIONIST MUSIC

Salvation Army song arrangement.
Duration 3.30

Note by Kevin Norbury

The very best examples of song arrangements are those which pay due regard to the melodic characteristics, the sentiments of the lyrics, and don’t ever become over-complicated. This sensitive setting displays all these characteristics.

Aim for a full, warm sound and elegant phrasing. Don’t over-sentimentalize, but cultivate that elusive musical ‘elasticity’ which will enhance the rhapsodic nature of the music. At bar 33, ensure continuity as the melodic phrases are passed about within the texture. Note that the loudest ensemble dynamic is mf so aim for as much colour as possible within the somewhat restricted dynamic range.