“Abide with Me,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Shall We Gather at the River” are the three hymn tunes in this collection that Paul Basler arranged for horn and piano.  These three pieces may be performed individually or as a suite.  These pieces are accessible to younger players, including high school students, due to their manageable range and recognizable melodies; however, they are anything but simple.  Basler’s arrangements are melodically familiar, but by altering rhythm, tempi, and infusing creative harmonies, these tunes are approached and presented in a fresh, innovative manner.  They are appealing to all generations, are appropriate for most church services, and also make a nice addition to a recital program.

Composer Basler, Paul
Dates (b. 1963)
Duration 9:00
Horn Range G#3 to A5
Level Easy/Medium
Clef Treble
Techniques Glissando, Mute, Stopped Horn
Era/Style 20th Century
Country/Region United States
Accompaniment Available Piano
Accompaniment Difficuly Easy

 

Movement Duration Level Range
I. Abide With Me 2:38 Easy/Medium D4 to G5
II. Amazing Grace 2:33 Easy/Medium B3 to A5
III. Shall We Gather at the River 4:55 Easy/Medium G#3 to F#5