In Perfect Peace (Kenneth Downie)

In Perfect Peace is a simple, yet most effective, song melody setting, which is based on words from Isaiah 26 that are often used as a benediction. Originally for brass band, the composer has re-worked the work for concert band himself.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 4 | Duration: 3:30

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

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
Horn in F 1
Horn in F 2
Horn in F 3
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Euphonium
Tuba

Percussion 1 (Timpani)
Percussion 2 (Suspended Cymbal, Triangle)

Program Notes
In Perfect Peace is a simple, yet most effective, song melody setting, which is based on words from Isaiah 26 that are often used as a benediction:

'Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee.'

Kenneth Downie's beautiful arrangement of the melody bears all the hallmarks of a classic Downie song setting, with beautifully shaped lines and harmonies. It has been re-worked for concert band by the composer himself.