Heritage of Faith

Combining the powers of an SATB choir with that of a wind ensemble, Gillingham weaves together three hymns (Engleberg, Lasst Uns Erfreuen and Crucifer) into his memorable fantasia, Heritage of Faith.

Genre: Choir with Band | # of Players: Standard + Choir
Level: 4 | Duration: 9:05

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1/2
Oboe
Bassoon 1/2
Clarinet 1
Clarinet 2/3
Bass Clarinet
Eb Contrabass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2/3
Horn 1/2
Horn 3/4
Trombone 1/2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba

SATB Choir

Timpani (4 drums)
Percussion 1 (bells, xylophone)
Percussion 2 (brake drum, marimba, chimes, large tam-tam)
Percussion 3 (snare drum, crash cymbals, hi-hat, large tam-tam)
Percussion 4 (triangle, suspended cymbal, vibraphone, crash cymbals, 3 tom-toms, small bass drum)

Program Notes
Quoting three hymns from the Heritage of Faith:

When in Our Music God is Glorified
(Engleberg)

All Creatures of Our God and King
(Lasst Uns Erfreuen)

Lift High the Cross
(Crucifer)

Commissioned by Meyer Music to Honor the Grand Rapids Christian School Association at the Dedication of the Center for Arts and Worship, February 23, 2003

Grand Rapids Christian High School Combined Choirs and Wind Ensemble
John K. Blakemore, Conductor
Grand Rapids, Michigan