On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss

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David Holsinger
David Holsinger

David Holsinger

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General Info

Year: 1989
Duration: c. 4:30
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: TRN Music
Cost: Score and Parts - $65.00    |    Score Only - $8.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Bb Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
Bb Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone I-II
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet (in Bb) I-II-III
Horn in F I-II
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Cymbals (crash and suspended)
  • Snare Drum
  • Triangle


Errata

  • m. 23, the Alto Sax II part has a Bb written, but the conductor's score has a written D.


Program Notes

On A Hymnsong Of Philip Bliss is a radical departure of style of this composer. The frantic tempos, the ebullient rhythms we associate with Holsinger are replaced with a restful, gentle, and reflective composition based on the 1876 Philip Bliss – Horatio Spafford hymn, “It is Well with my Soul”. Written to honor the retiring Principal of Shady Grove Christian Academy, On A Hymnsong Of Philip Bliss was presented as a gift from the SGCA Concert Band to Rev. Steve Edel in May of 1989.

-Program Note by David Holsinger


Commercial Discography


State Ratings

  • Florida: III
  • North Carolina: III


Recent Performances

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  • Cooper City High School Symphonic Band (Christopher Schletter, Conductor) - March 2008
  • University of Georgia Concert Winds (John Schnettler, conductor) - 13 April 2010


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