Onward, Christian Soldiers (5)

A brief history: Pentecost Monday was a special day for schools in Yorkshire (England). There were a variety of activities. The pupils of Sabine Baring-Gould would meet with the children of a nearby village. It seemed like a good idea that during the walk would be sung. But she could not find a suitable song and decided to write one by herself. 'Onward Christian Soldiers' was the result. It soon became very popular though she herself was not entirely satisfied with the rhyme scheme. The melody used (St. Gertrude) was by the famous English composer Sir Arthur S. Sullivan. Back to now: Gawan Roberts has given the hymn a proper update. He gave the still popularsong a solid rock beat and added daring harmonies. So it's popular for current generations again for years. Onward!

A brief history: Pentecost Monday was a special day for schools in Yorkshire (England). There were a variety of activities. The pupils of Sabine Baring-Gould would meet with the children of a nearby village. It seemed like a good idea that during the walk would be sung. But she could not find a suitable song and decided to write one by herself. 'Onward Christian Soldiers' was the result. It soon became very popular though she herself was not entirely satisfied with the rhyme scheme. The melody used (St. Gertrude) was by the famous English composer Sir Arthur S. Sullivan. Back to now: Gawan Roberts has given the hymn a proper update. He gave the still popularsong a solid rock beat and added daring harmonies. So it's popular for current generations again for years. Onward!

A brief history: Pentecost Monday was a special day for schools in Yorkshire (England). There were a variety of activities. The pupils of Sabine Baring-Gould would meet with the children of a nearby village. It seemed like a good idea that during the walk would be sung. But she could not find a suitable song and decided to write one by herself. 'Onward Christian Soldiers' was the result. It soon became very popular though she herself was not entirely satisfied with the rhyme scheme. The melody used (St. Gertrude) was by the famous English composer Sir Arthur S. Sullivan. Back to now: Gawan Roberts has given the hymn a proper update. He gave the still popularsong a solid rock beat and added daring harmonies. So it's popular for current generations again for years. Onward!

Intermediate Level 1 Piano 4 Hands Duet-12 duet arrangements of endearing hymns: Abide with Me * Beautiful Savior * Blessed Assurance * Faith of Our Fathers * In the Garden * My Faith Looks Up to Thee * Nearer My God to Thee * The Old Rugged Cross * Onward ChristianSoldiers * Rock of Ages * Stand Up Stand up for Jesus * We Gather Together.

1 Ode to Joy Compositeur: Beethoven, Ludwig van2 The Happy Farmer Compositeur: Schumann, Robert3 The Harmonious Blacksmith Compositeur: Händel, Georg Friedrich4 Hungarian Dance #5 Compositeur: Brahms, Johannes5 The Great Gate of Kiev from Pictures at an Exhibition Compositeur: Mussorgsky, Modest6 Onward Christian Soldiers Compositeur: Sullivan, Arthur Seymour7 Largo from The New World Symphony Compositeur: Dvorák, Antonín8 Trumpet Voluntary Compositeur: Clarke, Jeremiah9 Theme from The Emperor Quartet Compositeur: Haydn, Franz Joseph10 Theme from Don Juan Compositeur: Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus11 Trumpet Tune Compositeur: Purcell, Henry12 Hark ! the Herald Angels Sing Compositeur: Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix13 Triumphal March from Aida Compositeur: Verdi, Giuseppe14 Minuet Compositeur: Bach, Johann Sebastian15 Sailor's Song Compositeur: Grieg, Edvard16 Rondo Compositeur: Susato, Tielman17 Toreador Song from Carmen Compositeur: Bizet, Georges18 Pilgrim's Chorus Compositeur: Wagner, Richard

Specially arranged for Organ this collection features such beloved hymns as A Mighty Fortress America the Beautiful Amazing Grace Faith of Our Fathers and Onward Christian Soldiers. Compiled by Organ repertoire specialist Rollin Smith this modestly priced volume features a brief introduction and indexes of titles and composers.Features lay-flat sewn binding.

This anthem was commissioned by Jefferson Baptist Church Baton Rouge Louisiana Alan Shoumaker Minister of Music. A new melody to familiar words and a quote of “Onward Christian Soldiers” are combined into thisanthem of commitment and dedication. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl ob cl 1-2 bn tpt 1-2 asx hn tbn 1-2 tbn 3/tba rhythm hp perc bells timp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a CD-ROM andas a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:30.