James Curnow
Fanfare Prelude: O God Our Help In Ages Past
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James Curnow
Fanfare Prelude: O God Our Help In Ages Past
- Instrumentation Concert Band
- Composer James Curnow
- Series Praise and Adoration Series
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Difficulty Level
- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Curnow Music Press
- Order no. CMP0258-99-010
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Description:
FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST is based on the hymn-tune 'St. Anne, ' which was used by G. F. Handel in the Chandos anthem 'O Praise the Lord, ' and by J. S. Bach in his triple fugue in E-flat 'The St. Anne Fugue. ' James Curnow's FANFARE PRELUDE: O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST captures the thoughts of this magnificent hymn, which speaks of our country's reliance upon God. The unusual 4/4 meter setting with artfully crafted re-harmonizations and lush counterpoint gives each listener cause to reflect on the importance and meaning of this melody to patriotic Americans everywhere. Inspired!