Southern Hymn

Samuel Hazo

Samuel Hazo

General Info

Year: 2009
Duration: c. 4:25
Difficulty: IV (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $75.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.50

Instrumentation

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

• Bass Drum
• Chimes
• Glockenspiel
• Suspended Cymbal
• Tam-Tam

Errata

None discovered thus far.

Program Notes

The original themes used in this beautiful setting are intended to be played in the style of a slow Southern folk hymn, similar to Amazing Grace or Shenandoah. Using suspensions and resolutions as well as calm moments and powerfully emotional builds, this is a marvelous work with stylistic and dynamic range.

- Program Note from publisher

Commissioned in memory of Neil Rasmussen by the Providence High School Band Boosters, Charlotte, N.C., Ronald D. Payne, conductor; Michael Hough, associate conductor.

- Program Note from score

Showcasing an original theme inspired by historic folk tunes like Shenandoah and Amazing Grace, Southern Hymn begins with a solo trumpet anchored by a low drone and rich harmonies. Repetitions of the theme explore new ensemble colors through instrumental pairings and metallic percussion. Samuel Hazo has composed dozens of works for winds and is known for idiomatic writing and effective orchestration, especially for educational ensembles.

- Program Note from University of Georgia Hodgson Symphonic Band concert program, 28 September 2022

Media

• Audio: Reference recording. Ensemble and conductor unknown
• Audio CD: Hillcrest High School Wind Ensemble (Andrew Pettis, conductor) - 2009

State Ratings

• Indiana: ISSMA JUNIOR BAND GROUP I
• Kansas: VI
• Michigan: Junior High A
• Tennessee: III
• Wisconsin: Event 3000 Concert Band Class B

Performances

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• San Juan College (Farmington, N.M.) Symphonic Band (Teun B. Fetz, conductor) - 28 April 2023
• University of Georgia (Athens) Hodgson Symphonic Band (Michael Robinson, conductor) - 28 September 2022
• Tinley Park (Ill.) High School (Vince Aiello, conductor) – 28 April 2016
• 11-12 Georgia District 1 Honor Band (Samuel Hazo, conductor) – 2015
• Hillcrest High School (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) Wind Ensemble (Andrew Pettus, conductor) – 18 December 2009 (2009 Midwest Clinic)

Works for Winds by This Composer

Adaptable Music

• Our Kingsland Spring (Flex instrumentation) (2005/2015)

All Wind Works

• Across the Halfpipe. See: Minnesota Portraits
• Ascend. See: Georgian Suite
• Alleluia (2012)
• Arabesque (2008/2009)
• Arrows (2014)
• As Winds Dance (2003)
• Autumn on White Lake (2010)
• Blessings
• Blue and Green Music (2011)
• Books With Blank Pages (2015)
• Bridges (2007)
• Chorus Angelorum (2009)
• Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (2008/2011)
• The Christmas Music of Samuel Hazo
• Danny Boy (as arranger) (2013)
• Diamond Fanfare (2006)
• Drums of the Saamis (2014)
• Each Time You Tell Their Story (2003)
• Echoes (2005)
• Enchanted Spaces (2012)
• Everything Beautiful (2015)
  • The Stillness of Remembering (2015/2016)
• Exultate (2001/2003)
• Fantasy on a Japanese Folksong (1997/2005)
• For Heaven and the Future (2016)
• From Gold (2015)
• Georgian Suite (2002-2006)
  • Our Kingsland Spring (2006)
  • Our Kingsland Spring (Flex instrumentation) (2005/2015)
  • Rivers (2002)
  • Ascend (2005)
• Glorificare (2013)
• ...Go (2008)
• Hennepin County Dawn. See: Minnesota Portraits
• In Flight (2000/2008)
• In Heaven's Air (2002)
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (as arranger) (2012)
• Jubilatéo (Fanfare and Allegro) (2013)
• Keltic Variations (2003)
• Minnesota Portraits (2008)
  • Hennepin County Dawn
  • Rest
  • Across the Halfpipe
• Mountain Thyme (2013)
• Novo Lenio (2002)
• Olympiada (1997/2002)
• Our Kingsland Spring. See: Georgian Suite
• Our Yesterdays Lengthen like Shadows (2010)
• Parkour (2011)
• Perthshire Majesty (2003/2004)
• Psalm 42 (2004)
• The Quest (2002)
• Rest. See: Minnesota Portraits
• Ride (2002)
• Rising Star (2006)
• Rivers. See: Georgian Suite
• Rush (2006)
• Seconds Out (2013)
• Sevens (2005)
• Siorai September (2011)
• Sky Is Waiting (2006)
• Sòlas Ané (2006)
• Southern Hymn (2009)
• Stella Maris (2014)
• The Stillness of Remembering. See: Everything Beautiful
• Their Blossoms Down (2002)
• Three Concert Fanfares (2007)
• To Be (2019)
• Today Is the Gift (2006)
• Voices of the Sky (2005)
• We Meet Again (2010)
• Whisper to their Souls (2008)
• A Zillion Nickels (2015)

Resources

• Hazo, S. (2009). Southern Hymn [score]. Musicworks: Milwaukee, Wisc.
• Samuel Hazo website Accessed 26 August 2016