Concert Band - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1028586 Composed by John Wyeth, Robert Robinson. Arranged by Andrew. 20th Century. Score and parts. 31 pages. Richard Sheldon #3585341. Published by Richard Sheldon (A0.1028586). Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing is a longtime favorite of both religious and secular peoples across the world today. It is a very musical work that has stood the test of time because of how the reverent tone of the song is conveyed in the text, harmony, and melody. In this arrangement, a peaceful 5th is expanded into a majestic series of descending chords until there's a pause before the song begins with quite woodwinds. The song grows and grows changing, folding, and contorting until the whole band sweeps into the final verse, where the song quiets down and ends with a soft minor plagal cadence. This requires both musicianship and skill to master. The band must play as an ensemble and make music, not just play music.Happy Playing!
