God Of Our Fathers

Complete score to Joseph Maddy's Festival Finale God Of Our Fathers for Orchestra.

'Yankee Doodle' with variations is the most concise way to describe the piece commissioned by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra to commemorate Conneticut's participation in The United States Bicentennial. 'Yankee Doodle' a tune dating back to the Middle Ages in Holland and England (and used by the British as early as 1755 to poke fun at untrained American troops in the French and Indian war) is interwoven with other folk and national melodies to stitch a patchwork or a musical collage. It is a personal view of American history.'To explain my approach to They All Sang Yankee Doodle I must explain my own background because the piece is made up ofmusical memories imprinted from early childhood.My earliest musical memories are a juxtaposition of sounds - hymns and Bach chorales from the church next door where my mother was choir director; early twenties jazz from my oldest brother's dance band; classical piano from my middle brother and my mother's piano studio; and cowboy songs and turn-of-the-century ballads that I have always identified with my father. Concord California where I was born was once part of a land grant from the Mexican government and the Spanish-Mexican influence remained strong even as the town expanded from a sleepy settlement into an American microcosmos with a wide variety of ethnic groups. Over fifty years ago most of us who sang 'Yankee Doodle' in Concord could not trace our ancestry to the founding fathers. Those of us with Anglo-Saxon names were at the end of the Westward push our forefathers having left behind the Eastern cities a few generations before settling for a time mid-continent then restlessly pushing further West. Little is known of my paternal grandfather for instance except that he had come to California from Indiana walking across Nevada desert to become one of the first settlers in Mordoc Indian territory.Of course the native American the Indian was there to greet each new migration and it is his

Bass & Percussion parts-Includes Bass And Percussion Parts. 'Includes Full Score. 1. Morning Has Broken (Hmb139A)- Organ Hp Picc 2Fl 2Ob E.Hn 2Bb Clr B. Clr 2Bsn 4Hn 3Bbtpt 3Tb Tuba Strings Perc Timp.Interlude: Organ Perc Hp Picc Fl Ob E.Hn Clr B. Clr Bsn 2Hn 2Tbn Tuba Strings.2. Praise To The Lord The Almighty (Hmb139B)- 3Bbtpt 4Hn 3Tnb Tuba Vln I A-B Vln Ii A-B Viola A-B Cello A-B Bass Hp Perc Timp Picc 2Fl 2Ob E.Hn 2Cl B. Cl 2Bsn.Interlude: Organ Picc Fl Ob E.Hn Cl B. Cl Bsn 2Hn Perc Timp Strings.3. This Is My FatherS World (Hmb139C)- Strings 2Fl Ob 2Hn 3Tpt 3Tbn Tuba Perc Hp.Interlude: Org Picc Fl Ob E. Hn B. Cl Bsn Strings Perc Hp4. In Thee Is Gladness (Hmb139D)- Organ Strings 2Hn Fl Ob 2Bb Cl B. Cl HpInterlude- Organ Fl Ob E. Hn Cl B. Cl 2Hn Strings.Includes Bass And Percussion Parts. Includes Full Score. 1. Morning Has Broken (Hmb139A)- Organ Hp Picc 2Fl 2Ob E.Hn 2Bb Clr B. Clr 2Bsn 4Hn 3Bbtpt 3Tb Tuba Strings Perc Timp.Interlude: Organ Perc Hp Picc Fl Ob E.Hn Clr B. Clr Bsn 2Hn 2Tbn Tuba Strings.2. Praise To The Lord The Almighty (Hmb139B)- 3Bbtpt 4Hn 3Tnb Tuba Vln I A-B Vln Ii A-B Viola A-B Cello A-B Bass Hp Perc Timp Picc 2Fl 2Ob E.Hn 2Cl B. Cl 2Bsn.Interlude: Organ Picc Fl Ob E.Hn Cl B. Cl Bsn 2Hn Perc Timp Strings.3. This Is My FatherS World (Hmb139C)- Strings 2Fl Ob 2Hn 3Tpt 3Tbn Tuba Perc Hp.Interlude: Org Picc Fl Ob E. Hn B. Cl Bsn Strings Perc Hp4. In Thee Is Gladness (Hmb139D)- Organ Strings 2Hn Fl Ob 2Bb Cl B. Cl HpInterlude- Organ Fl Ob E. Hn Cl B. Cl 2Hn Strings.5. Fairest Lord Jesus (Hmb139E)- Organ Hp 3Tbn Tuba 4Hn Fl Ob Cl B. Cl Bsn Strings.Interlude - Hp Picc Fl Ob E.Hn 2Cl B. Cl Bsn 2Hn 2Tpt 2Tbn Tuba Perc Timp Strings.6. How Firm A Foundation (Hmb139F)- Organ Picc 2Fl 2Ob E.Hn 2Bb Cl B. Cl 2Bsn 4Hn 3Bbtpt 3Trb Tuba Perc Timp Strings.Interlude- Organ Hp Picc Fl Ob E.Hn 2Cl B. Cl Bsn 2Hn 3Tpt 3Tbn Tuba Perc Timp Strings.7. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross (Hmb139G)- Organ Hp Picc Fl Ob E.Hn 2Cl B.Cl Bsn 2Hn 3Tpt 3Tbn Tuba Perc Timp StringsInterlude- Picc Fl Ob E.Hn 2Cl B.Cl Bsn 2Hn 3Tpt 3Tbn Perc Timp Strings.8. Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (Hmb139H)- Organ Hp Picc 2Fl Ob E.Hn 2Cl B.Cl Bsn 2Hn 3Tpt 3Tbn Tuba Perc Timp Strings9. When The Saints Go Marching In (Hmb139I)- Strings 3Tpt 3Tbn Tuba Pno Perc Trap.10. Morning Has Broken- Finale (No Number Assigned)- Organ Hp Picc 2Fl 2Ob E.Hn 2Bbcl B.Cl 2Bsn 4Hn 3Bbtpt 3Tbn Tuba StringsPerc Timp.Instrumentation: 3Bbtpt 4Hns 3Tbns Tuba Vlni A-B Vlnii A-B Viola A-B Cello A-B Bass Harp Perc Timp Picc 2Fl 2Ob E.Horn 2Cl 2B.Cl 2Bsn.Instrumentation For Interlude Between Praise To The Lord And This IsMy FatherS World: Organ Picc Fl Ob E.Hn Cl Bsn 2Hn Perc TimpStrings.Hymn Tune Name: Terra P

SATB-Celebrate our legacy of liberty and the foundations of our faith with this thoughtful new choral collection from the pen of Joseph Martin. Newly composed chorals and arrangements mingle with bestsellers to create a work ofuncommon power and emotion. Included in this inspiring compilation are optional religious and civil service suggestions to make your presentation a meaningful and affirming declaration of our treasured values. Titles include: Songfor the Unsung Hero • God of Our Fathers • Faith of Our Fathers • Prayer for our Time • Once to Every Man and Nation • and more. Consider this collection essential repertoire for God and countrycelebrations.

Uses: Mothers Day Fathers Day Baptism Confirmation GeneralScripture: Deuteronomy 6:5-6; Proverbs 22:6Written for combined choirs of children and adults this anthem prayerfully seeks Gods love to nurture andsustain growing children caregiving adults and parents. A gentle accompaniment supports the beautiful melody that both choirs first sing independently before combining together later in the anthem. The piece is an ideal choice for use with MothersDay or Fathers Day services baptisms and confirmation services. Available separately: Unison CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15

Six Pieces-Contents: Romance (Susanna's Secret) * Prelude (School for Fathers) * Intermezzo (School for Fathers) * Intermezzo No. 1 (Jewels of the Madonna) * Intermezzo No. 2 (Jewels of the Madonna) * Dance of the Camorrists (Jewels of the Madonna).

E-Z Play Today Volume 22-32 well-known hymns including: Blessed Be the Tie That Binds * Crown Him with Many Crowns * Faith of Our Fathers * Give Me That Old-Time Religion * The Old Rugged Cross * Onward Christian Soldiers * Rock of Ages * Swing Low Sweet Chariot * Were You There?

For those who have been seeking an appropriate piece for Mother's Day and Father's Day Joe Martin's reverent two-part original setting of words from the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes is the answer. Of course since it is one ofthe Commandments it's a message that can be used any time. Joe Martin has a wonderful ability to write two-part music that is easy to learn beautifully flowing and that is so well accompanied additional voices are not needed.Small choirs or larger choirs looking for a change of pace will enjoy honoring mothers and fathers with this reverent Biblical dedication full of love honor and respect for those who gave us so much. Heart-warming.