Morning Star Based on a Moravian Carol by Franc! Ha"n arr. Sco# Watson Complete Band Instrumentation 1 - Full Score 8 - Flute 2 - Oboe 5 - Bb Clarinet 1 7 - Bb Clarinet 2 - Bb Bass Clarinet 2 - Eb Alto Sax 1 2 - Eb Alto Sax 2 2 - Tenor Sax 1 - Baritone Sax 4 - Bb Trumpet 1 5 - Bb Trumpet 2 6 - F Horn 10 - Trombone Baritone Bassoon 2 - Euphonium T.C. 4-1 - 2 - Percussion 1 Snare Drum Bass Drum 2 - Percussion 2 Suspended Cymbal Triangle 1 - Timpani TRN Music Publisher Inc. trnmusic.com
About the music MORNING STAR Morning Star O Cheering Sight! is a beloved Christmas hymn of the Moravian church. It s text which derives from the Biblical reference to Christ as the bright morning star (Revelation 22:16) was written in Europe by Johann Scheffer in the 17th century. The tune was composed to the poem in the U.S. by Moravian organist/ choirmaster Francis Hagen in the 19th century. The Moravians well-known for the importance of music in their worship sing this hymn during the Christmas eve candlelight service with a child soloist leading the congregation responsively. This arrangement for young band maintains the classical sophistication and grandeur of the original hymn while exploiting its traditional antiphonal setting. Consider presenting to your students in band the historical importance of the Moravian church in America via this wonderful musical gem. About the composer Scott Watson born 1962 in Upper Darby Pennsylvania has composed for concert radio and theater and received recognition for his work from ASCAP the American Composers Forum the American Music Center and others. About Watson's music The Instrumentalist says "outstanding...with beautiful melodies and interesting harmonies" (Mark Hosler) Percussive Notes says "written with supreme craft" (Cort McClaren) PMEA News says "Watson skillfully transforms his zest for life into his own brand of unique musical exuberance. His scoring for winds brass and percussion is excellent" (Kenneth Laudermilch) and the Allentown Morning Call says "Watson exhibited a great deal of skill in managing the resources of the orchestra...he will very likely become a force to be reckoned with" (Philip A. Metzger). His music for band has several times been named to Bandworld Top 100 and Japan Band Clinic Yamaha Recommends 100 Pieces for Band listings and is frequently named J.W. Pepper Editor s Choice. Recent projects include commissions for MusicAlliance (Ohio) Summer Honor Band Camp (with a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts); the Lehigh County (Pennsylvania) Bandmasters Association the Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductors Association; the International Horn Society Meir Rimon Fund; and an American Composers Forum Continental Harmony project commission for the Twin Falls (Idaho) Municipal Band. Watson has been pleased and honored to serve as guest conductor and/or adjudicator for various band festivals as well. Watson received his MM and DMA in Composition from Temple University. He now teaches instrumental and elective music in the Parkland School District (Allentown PA). In addition He serves as adjunct professor teaching music education/music technology courses for Villanova University Cairn University and Central Connecticut State University and Applied Composition for Valley Forge Christian College.
CONDUCTOR Duration - :25 Flute Oboe B Clarinets 1 2 B Bass Clarinet Moderato q 96 Morning Star Based on a Moravian Carol 2 4 5 Francis Hagen (1815-1907) arr. Scott Watson 6 E Alto Saxophones 1 2 B Tenor Sax. E Baritone Sax. B Trumpets 1 2 F Horn Trombone/Baritone/Bassoon Percussion 1 (Snare Drum Bass Drum) (hard rubber mallets) Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal Triangle) Timpani Tri. (medium hard mallets) TUNE: B E GRADE 1.5 TRN2015-WA2 Copyright MMXV by TRN Music Publisher Inc. All Rights Reserved International Copyright Secured Printed in USA
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