Hymn of St. James

Based on the French advent hymn "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence," Reber Clark's inspired setting utilizes the full range of colours available in a concert band. Hymn of St. James will take your breath away.

Program Notes

Over the years, many people have asked me about the origin of this work. Hymn of St. James is a composition for band based on the hymn, "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence," which is set to a traditional 17th century French carol melody. I was raised in the Episcopal Church and this was one of a very few hymns that fascinated me from a very early age. The melody always haunted me and, having the opportunity to write a piece completely unfettered by money or time constraints, I decided to utilize this childhood memory.

- Reber Clark

Grade Level: 4
Copyright: 2000
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 5:40
Publisher: C. Alan Publications
Category: Concert Band

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Instrumentation

Piccolo 1/2
Flute 1/2
Flute 3/4
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2
Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Horn 1/2
Horn 3/4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Baritone BC/TC
Tuba

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1 (snare drum, bass drum)
Percussion 2 (crash cymbals, suspended cymbal, triangle)
Percussion 3 (marimba, tam tam)
Percussion 4 (bells)