BrookWright Music: Great is Thy Faithfulness (Runyan arr. Dan Forrest trans. Wainwright)

A fine setting of a classic choral work that can be combined for even greater presence.

The setting offers great combined opportunities for bands with choirs

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

This work by Dan Forrest of the classic hymn is a popular item for choirs around the world, whilst this setting for brass band by Andrew Wainwright was commissioned by the Melbourne Staff Band to commemorate Bandmaster Ken Waterworth's final year in the role before his retirement.

Strength and gentleness

It begins with quiet assurance, a beautiful combination of strength and gentleness which continues to build to a dramatic final statement.

For bands looking to combine with a choir, this setting is in the same key and format as the original choral version.

Rolling score

To view a rolling score video of Melbourne Staff Band performing the piece please visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPtXdxaEPHc

Duration: Approx. 5.30 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3rd Section +

PDFs and Sheet Music

PDFs available from https://www.brookwrightmusic.com/product-page/great-is-thy-faithfulness-brass-band-runyan-arr-dan-forrest-trs-wainwright

Sheet music available from:
www.brassband.co.uk
www.durhammusic.co.uk (UK)

www.cimarronmusic.com (USA)

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