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Morning Star
Francis Hagen (arranged by Scott Watson)
General Info
Year: 2005
Duration: c. 3:00
Difficulty: I (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Jon Ross Music/PDF Band
Cost: Parts and Score: $25.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute
Clarinet in Bb
Alto Sax
Tenor Sax
Trumpet in Bb
Trombone
Baritone
Tuba
Bells
Percussion I-II, including:
- Bass Drum
- Snare Drum
- Suspended Cymbal
- Triangle
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The Moravian Church dates back to the early Protestant Reformation in Eastern Europe but was established in America during the early 18th century. Their rich Christmas traditions include Lovefeast with sugar cakes, a Vespers service lit with beeswax candles, and a trombone choir. In most congregations the hymn Morning Star, composed by Francis Hagen in 1836, is sung antiphonally with a child soloist and is a highlight of the service. The classical simplicity of Morning Star, as well as the antiphonal performance practice associated with it, are captured in this arrangement for young band.
Program Note by Scott Watson
Media
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State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
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Works for Winds by This Composer
- Appalachian Hoedown
- At the Feast of Stephen
- Country Dance
- Ghosts in the Graveyard
- Hanukah Is Here
- Joyful Rock
- Slam Jam! (2004)
- Walkin' Cool
Resources