Be Thou My Vision (arr Cross)

From Wind Repertory Project
Travis J. Cross

Irish hymn arranged by Travis J Cross


General Info

Year: 1999 / 2004
Duration: c. 3:25
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Cost: Score and Parts - $55.00   |   Score Only - $5.95


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe I-II
Bassoon I-II
E-flat Soprano Clarinet
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Cornet I-II-III
B-flat Trumpet I-II
Horn in F I-II-III-IV
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Bass Drum
  • Bells
  • Crash Cymbals
  • Suspended Cymbal
  • Triangle
  • Vibraphone

Chorus (optional)


Errata

In Score and Parts:

  • Trumpet I, m.8: Dotted half note should be a written E (concert D), instead of a written F.

In Parts:

  • Clarinet I. Boxed rehearsal number 63 should read 66 instead (location is correct).


Program Notes

Be Thou My Vision incorporates a traditional Irish melody found in the 1909 edition of Old Irish Folk Music and Songs. In 1927, the tune was harmonized and matched with the ancient Irish hymn text with which it has come to be so closely associated today.

This arrangement for wind band seeks to capture the humble simplicity and deep faith represented by the hymn text. The hymn tune is heard three times in the piece -- once with light accompaniment, once with traditional harmonization, and finally in a rich and powerful statement of victory and joy. All vocal parts are optional and cued in wind instruments.

Commissioned by the St. Olaf Band, Northfield, Minn., Dr. Timothy Mahr, conductor, Be Thou My Vision was premiered on the band’s 1999 winter concert tour with the composer conducting. The Minnesota Symphonic Winds performed the work at the 2002 Minnesota Music Educators Association Mid-winter Inservice Clinic, and the Northshore Concert Band performed the work at the 2005 Midwest Clinic.

-Program Note from Heritage Encyclopedia of Band Music


Media


State Ratings

  • Indiana: ISSMA SENIOR BAND GROUP III
  • Mississippi: II-A


Performances

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  • Saint Martin's University (Lacey, Wash.) Wind Ensemble (Jerdil Castillo, conductor) - 26 April 2023
  • Metropolitan Winds of Toronto (Ont., Can.) (Kevin Vuong, conductor) - 26 November 2022
  • Northern Illinois University (DeKalb) Wind Symphony (Thomas Bough, conductor) – 11 November 2022
  • Toronto (Ont., Can.) Youth Wind Orchestra (Colin Clarke, conductor) - 20 March 2022
  • Baylor University (Waco, Tx.) Concert Band (Ceon Rumphs, conductor) - 2 May 2021
  • Andrews University (Berrien Springs, Mich.) Wind Symphony (Byron Graves, conductor) - 19 March 2021
  • Concordia University (River Forest, Ill.) University Band (Richard R. Fischer, conductor) – 8 November 2019
  • Syracuse (N.Y.) University Wind Ensemble (Bradley P. Ethington, conductor) – 1 October 2019
  • Thiel College (Greenville, Penn.) Concert Band and Choir (Brian T. Harris, conductor) - 7 April 2019
  • Gustavus Adolphus College (St. Peter, Minn.) Wind Symphony (James Patrick Miller, conductor) - 10 March 2018
  • Washington and Lee University (Lexington, Va.) Wind Ensemble (Christopher Dobbins, conductor) – 4 November 2017
  • Wisconsin Lutheran College (Milwaukee) Concert Band (Terry S. Treuden, conductor) – 6 October 2017
  • University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) Summer Band (Jeananne Nichols, conductor) - 27 July 2017
  • University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) Wind Ensemble (Ian Richard, conductor) – 2 March 2016
  • Michigan Intercollegiate Honor Band (John L. Whitwell, conductor) - 2014
  • San Luis Obispo (Calif.) Wind Orchestra (William V. Johnson, conductor; Cuesta Master Chorale) - 7 December 2007
  • Northshore Concert Band (Evanston, Ill.) (John Whitwell, conductor) – 16 December 2005 (2005 Midwest Clinic)


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Resources

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