Hymns, Prayers, in a New World
Hymns, Prayers, in a New World
Gilreath, Leslie
for Wind Ensemble
Hymns, Prayers in a New World is a reflection of the inner struggles and conflicts of faith and reality in a modern world – a representation of the resilience of the human spirit through dark times. Based on several familiar hymn tunes, it is a fantasy on these tunes and representations of prayers and faith within a modern context.
Grade Level: 5
Copyright: 2021
Number of Players: Standard
Duration: 6:25
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Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
English Horn
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Contrabass Clarinet
Bassoon
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
B-flat Baritone T.C.
Tuba
Piano
Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1: Crotales [2-oct.], Xylophone, Slapstick, Marl Tree
Percussion 2: Suspended Cymbal, Claves, Crash Cymbals
Percussion 3: Bells
Percussion 4: Vibraphone, Chimes
Percussion 5: 4 Concert Toms, Bass Drum
Percussion 6: Synth Pad, Triangle