American Hymn (Variations On An Original Melody, for Concert Band (Full Score))

American Hymn - Variations On An Original Melody, for Concert Band (Full Score)

William Schuman

American Hymn was commissioned by the American Bandmasters Association and the United States Air Force Band. It received its premiere on March 5th, 1980 as part of the 40th anniversary of the American Bandmasters Association in Washington, DC. It is based on an earlier choral work which Schuman contributed to a comprehensive survey entitled American Hymns Old and New, published by Columbia University Press. The Langston Hughes text that inspired the original human is simple and straightforward, which is reflected in the melodic setting (quasi hymn-spiritual).

Publisher: Theodore Presser Company
Tempo: Moderato Espressivo (q=92)
Instrumentation: Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Cornet in Bb 1, Cornet in Bb 2, Cornet in Bb 3, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Tenor 1, Tenor 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Double Bass, Timpani, Tambourine, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Glockenspiel, Xylophone, Tubular Bells
Format: Full Score
UPC: 680160031832
ISBN: 9781491131572
Item No: 145-40022F

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