Here is a fun and upbeat instrumental trio arrangement (for two VIOLINS with PIANO accompaniment) of the classic hymn
"Ode to Joy" by Ludwig van Beethoven. This quick-paced arrangement will brighten the hearts of the listeners as they are reminded of the lyrics penned by Henry Van Dyke:
"Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love . . ." The piano sets the mood with a cheerful introduction using the chorus of
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart" by Arthur H. Messiter. This introductory chorus is interspersed throughout the arrangement creating a medley of these two joyful hymns and is especially enjoyed during the Thanksgiving holiday season.
VIOLIN 1 plays the melody for the first verse and then VIOLIN 2 leads with the melody for the second verse. The song begins in the key of G major and then transitions to the key of D major for the second verse.
The range for each part is as follows: VIOLIN 1 ~ D4 to F#5; VIOLIN 2 ~ A3 to A5. All notes for both VIOLINS are playable in the first position making this arrangement an excellent choice for early-intermediate string players. The PIANO accompaniment is written for an intermediate player.
The purchase price includes these printing options: 1. a grand staff (7 pages) with all parts on each page
2. separate scores for each VIOLIN part (1 page each) and PIANO (3 pages)
3. a combined VIOLIN 1 and VIOLIN 2 score (2 pages)
This hymn represents JOY and is one of the 10 songs in the collection inspired by Galatians 5:22-23: "The Fruit of the Spirit (10 Hymns for Violin Duet with Piano Accompaniment)"Visit Sharon Wilson's website: https://www.SharonWilsonMusic.com/Subscribe to her YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@SharonWilsonMusicCover Image Credit: Pixabay.com, used by permission.