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ID1F2C5D7E-648E-4F85-83A6-AD738B6D63E4
TitlecodeR00906
Title NameVariations on "Amazing Grace"
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Instrumentation2+Piccolo.1.3+Bass Clarinet.1.AATB(or SATB) Saxophone Ensemble: 2.3 Cornet.3.Euphonium: Timpani.Percussion(4): Double Bass
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Program NotesVariations on "Amazing Grace" is a short set of continuous, free-flowing variations on the familiar American hymn tune. The work opens with a simple presentation of the hymn tune by the trumpets -- one voice singing alone. The counterpoint slowly increases, voice by voice, to lead to treatments of the tune in full harmonic splendor and color. After a climax, the work dies away to reveal a simple presentation by the trumpets (echoing off each other) of the melody over a pulsating background. The work is based on the version for solo organ which was composed as a wedding gift for the composer's cousin, Arthur Walker, and was premiered at his wedding ceremony.

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Title Brand2
Year Composed1985
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Duration4
Ensemble Size13
Date Created2008-10-31 20:31:19.000000
Date Updated2025-09-30 20:31:19
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Title Instrument Category TextWind Ensemble
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Title Sub Category31
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