Bring Thee Praise (Band Gr. 4.5)

Bring Thee Praise is based on the Jackson High School (Jackson, MO) Alma Mater. The Alma Mater, which uses the tune, Annie Lisle, is paired with Gillingham’s own “Praise Theme” to bring a celebration of Jackson High School to concert stages everywhere.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Series: Diamond Band Series
Level: 4.5 | Duration: 7:15

Instrumentation
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Clarinet 1
B-flat Clarinet 2
B-flat Clarinet 3
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone 1
Alto Saxophone 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
F Horn 1
F Horn 2
F Horn 3
F Horn 4
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Bass Trombone
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani [4 drums]
Percussion 1: Bells
Percussion 2: Vibraphone, Chimes
Percussion 3: Xylophone, 4-6-octave Marimba
Percussion 4: Snare Drum, Bongos, Bass Drum
Percussion 5: Suspended Cymbal, Ribbon Crasher, Crash Cymbals, 4 Concert Toms
Percussion 6: Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbals, Tam-Tam, Temple Blocks

Program Notes
Bring Thee Praise was commissioned by the Jackson Municipal Band, Jackson, Missouri, Scott Vangilder, Music Director/Conductor. It was suggested that the piece be based on the Jackon High School (Jackson, MO) Alma Mater which uses the tune "Annie Lisle." "Annie Lisle" was written by songwriter H S. Thompson in 1857 and is about a young maiden, Annie Lisle, who tragically dies of consumption. The tune became so popular that it has subsequently been used for the Alma Maters of countless universities, colleges, and high schools throughout the country including Jackson High School.