Beautiful Name (Consort): Choral Instrumental Pak
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A pleasing berceuse for seasonal programs, this delicate paean on the name of Jesus is a melodic treasure and a quick learn. Whether with piano or orchestra, singers will resonate with this song's folk-like charm and meaningful imagery. Score and Parts for Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, perc 1-2, hp, pno/hrpsi, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and for Consort (fl, cl, tpt 1-2, tbn, perc, kybd) both available as digital downloads.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00713759
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Why we love this
The orchestration options here are genuinely smart: you get a full orchestra setting for major concert productions, but the consort version means you can perform this with exactly the instrumentation your ensemble has available. The folk-like melodic writing sits naturally in voices and instruments alike, so rehearsal time pays off quickly without sacrificing musical substance.
What to expect
A quiet devotion wrapped in folk-song familiarity. The writing invites singers and players into intimate, reverent territory where every voice can be heard and the text's meditative quality becomes the focal point rather than technical display.
Who it's for
Directors seeking sacred repertoire for advent or Christmas programming that works with flexible instrumentation. Ensembles that need a piece learnable in a compressed rehearsal timeline without compromising artistic depth.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the voice line so it floats above rather than pushing through the instrumental texture. The berceuse style demands gentleness, not projection.
- Work the accompaniment (whether piano or orchestral) into a cohesive rhythmic foundation first, then layer the vocal melody. This prevents ensemble drag during full rehearsals.
- Shape the harmonic progressions with dynamic subtlety. A berceuse reveals its beauty through nuanced color changes, not dramatic shifts.
- If using the consort version, let the keyboard anchor the harmonic space while woodwinds and brass support the melodic contour. This lightens the overall texture appropriately.
How to use it
Position this as a reflective moment between more dramatic choral works in a holiday concert, or open a program with it to establish a contemplative tone. Its quick learnability makes it ideal for adding to repertoire mid-season when a spiritual, uncomplicated selection serves programming better than something elaborate.
Skills your students will build
- Sustained legit singing in a lyrical melodic style
- Balance and blend between voices and instruments
- Ensemble awareness across mixed instrumental scoring
- Interpretation of text through musical phrasing
- Flexibility across orchestral and chamber instrumentation