Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

This concertato on ST. GEORGE'S WINDSOR begins with an introduction in which the melody is set against a jaunty countermelody of dotted rhythms, a motif which recurs throughout the piece. The first verse is in unison, the second is SATB and organ only, the third gives the countermelody to the choir with handbells accompanying. The fourth verse is unison with descant and fully utilizes the brass quartet and 3-5 octaves of handbells. This is a bold and joyful setting of this tune which highlights its fun side rather than its usual staid self!

 

Instrumental Parts include: Trumpets I and II in C and B-flat, Horn in F (substitute for Trombone I),Trombone I and II, Handbells (3-5 ocatoves)