Product Description
What a Friend We Have in Jesus Easy Concert Band with Strings Arrangement
Bring the timeless comfort and faith of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" to your student ensemble with this beautifully crafted Easy Concert Band with Strings arrangement! This accessible version is specifically designed for beginner-level students, with thoughtful considerations to ensure a rewarding and achievable performance experience.
Your ensemble will shine with a unique blend of sonorities, featuring:
Woodwinds: Flute 1 & 2, Clarinet 1 & 2, Alto Sax 1 & 2, Tenor Sax 1 & 2
Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba
Rhythm Section: Piano, Guitar, Drums
Strings: Violin 1 & 2, Viola, Cello
What makes this arrangement ideal for developing musicians?
Simplified Parts: Each instrument's part is written with ease of playability in mind, focusing on fundamental techniques and comfortable ranges.
Teacher-Friendly Design: The first voice of each section (Flute 1, Clarinet 1, Alto Sax 1, Tenor Sax 1, Violin 1) is designed for teacher participation or more advanced students, providing a strong lead and guiding melody for the rest of the section. This ensures a full and confident sound even with beginner players.
Full Ensemble Sound: Despite the easy individual parts, the arrangement combines all instruments to create a rich, harmonically complete, and inspiring sound that showcases the full potential of your diverse ensemble.
Beloved Hymn: Perform a universally recognized and cherished piece, fostering a sense of accomplishment and connection.
This Concert Band with Strings arrangement provides a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to experience ensemble playing across different families of instruments. It's perfect for school concerts, church services, or community performances, allowing beginners to contribute meaningfully to a full and beautiful sound.
Download your copy on ArrangeMe today and empower your students to make music together with "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"!
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters. ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.