Beginning with a calm, reverent setting, these solos are expressive throughout. The middle section is somewhat freer in melodic presentation with the solo treated more as an obbligato line. The quiet ending
This solo begins with non-thematic material setting up the mood of the piece. The theme is then introduced in a back-and-forth format between the instrument and accompaniment. It then continues with an
A traditional early American hymn scored for a medium-advanced instrumental soloist. A good choice for communion and other special moments during a worship service.
Presented in a pastoral setting, the melodic material in these solos is not modified to a large degree, allowing for a solemn and reflective setting to let the message of the hymn come through. A good
Traditional setting, slightly contemporary- begins with piano in a motif of the theme. The first section is a stylized rendition of the theme. Then, it continues in the chorus much the same. A
A Violin solo stating the melody in a straight forward fashion with an accompaniment that is gentle and constantly moving. The second section presents the thematic material in the piano with a motivic
This solo begins with a easy lilt underpinned by a gentle accompaniment. Moving into the second section of the piece the tune is embellished in a variation format of chromatic triplets. It repeats
This oboe solo begins with a brief piano introduction and presents the tune in a gently embellished manner that creates interest. After a brief intermission the soloist presents the tune with even more
Written in typical passacaglia (theme in the bass line) and Fugue fashion, the theme is presented in the piano. The first variation is a gently modified tune in duple with the accompaniment in
This piece would serve well as a meditation. Beginning with a quiet Celtic lilt, the center section is stronger and bolder. After several bell effects, the piece returns to the mood of the beginning.
A Rich Heffler arrangement. This solo starts out with a great deal of flourish based on Come Ye Thankful People, Come" and then settles down for a solemn rendition of We Gather Together.
A collection for oboe and piano including arrangements on Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne, O Sing A Song of Bethlehem, and I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day. These solos make use of the full
This sacred set of solos is presented in a reverent setting for Lent and Holy Week services. The soloist is provided the opportunity for musical expression with a fluid cadenza before the
A solo that begins with a brief introduction in the piano. The soloists then presents the tune in a straight-forward rendition. The second section presents the tune in the piano while the soloist overlays
This solo begins with a polite introduction and then is joined with the soloist in a gentle alteration of the tune in its entirety. A second verse is modulated upward with the tune with even more variation.