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Fantasia on Kingsfold: Concert Band, Ensemble Works, Score and Parts (LUDWIGMASTERS)

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Fantasia on Kingsfold: Concert Band, Ensemble Works, Score and Parts (LUDWIGMASTERS)

Fantasia on Kingsfold: Concert Band, Ensemble Works, Score and Parts (LUDWIGMASTERS)

By Robert Longfield

Grade: 3

Item: 36-50100144
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There are few tunes as beloved as Kingsfold. It appears in 98 hymnals and is sung all over the world. This brilliant and highly original treatment is both reverent and celebratory. It makes a perfect addition to any concert, holiday or otherwise.

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Series: LudwigMasters Holiday Music for Band
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-62-876698-0
ISBN13: 978-1-62-876698-1
UPC: 660355026171
SKU: 36-50100144
Instrumentation: Concert Band

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About the Composer: Robert Longfield

Robert Longfield brings a composer's ear for both tradition and innovation to his work in concert band literature. His arrangements and original compositions balance respect for source material with fresh compositional thinking, making his pieces accessible to student musicians while offering genuine musical substance.

Why we love this

Longfield treats Kingsfold with genuine musical substance rather than surface-level nostalgia. The arrangement balances accessibility at Grade 3 with sophisticated harmonic choices and orchestration that will satisfy both younger ensembles and experienced directors looking for repertoire with real character.

What to expect

Reverent but alive. The treatment respects Kingsfold's meditative core while introducing fresh harmonic and textural moments that remind listeners why this tune has endured for generations. It feels both timeless and contemporary.

Who it's for

Concert bands at the Grade 3 level looking for repertoire that honors a hymn's legacy while showcasing arranged musicianship. This works for holiday programs, spring concerts, memorial services, or any occasion where familiar music carries meaning without sacrificing musical quality.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the hymn tune itself so it reads clearly across the ensemble. Kingsfold's melody deserves to sing; make it the anchor rather than letting accompaniment figures obscure the line.
  • Pay attention to sectional balance in the winds. This arrangement likely redistributes the tune among different choir colors, so rehearse each instrumental family's exposition of the theme separately before bringing everything together.
  • Shape the phrasing in four-bar and eight-bar units that mirror the hymn's original structure, even when the accompaniment becomes more elaborate. This maintains the spiritual integrity of the tune.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece of a holiday concert or as the opening work of a concert devoted to beloved hymns and spirituals. It also serves well as a reflective moment between more energetic pieces, giving audiences breathing room while maintaining engagement.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing with legit phrase shapes in an arranged hymn tune
  • Balancing melodic voices with accompanying figures
  • Understanding how harmonic reharmonization works within a familiar melodic framework
  • Sectional clarity and blend across different instrumental groupings

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