For All The Saints: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Ralph Vaughan Williams / As performed by William W. How / Arranged by John Purifoy
Item: 35-PK00162216
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One of the most revered hymns of the church is given special treatment here by John Purifoy. The optional brass and percussion parts may be used with piano or organ accompaniment, generating a noble rendition of this majestic anthem. Duration: ca. 3:15.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00162216
More about this title
About the Composer: Ralph Vaughan Williams
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872–1958) shaped English musical identity through his deep engagement with folk melody, modal harmony, and choral writing. His career spanned nearly a century, during which he collected folk songs across England, conducted major ensembles, and composed across every genre from opera to film scores. His sacred music stands as a cornerstone of Anglican repertoire, blending hymn tradition with sophisticated harmonic language.
Vaughan Williams believed music belonged to everyone, not just the concert hall elite. This democratic impulse runs through "For All The Saints," a work that honors congregational song while inviting instrumental color and textural richness. His influence on music education remains profound; countless directors return to his works because they reward both careful study and joyful performance.
Why we love this
Purifoy's arrangement captures what makes this hymn enduring while adding orchestral gravitas through optional brass and percussion. The flexibility to perform with piano, organ, or full instrumentation means you can shape the sound to match your ensemble's strengths and your concert context. Few arrangements of beloved hymns manage this balance between respectful restraint and genuine enhancement.
What to expect
Majestic and grounded. This version honors the hymn's reverent character while introducing harmonic color and textural variety that lift the familiar tune into something ceremonial. The optional brass lends warmth and nobility; the overall effect feels both intimate and grand.
Who it's for
Chamber choirs seeking to program a substantial anthem for church services, concert performances, or combined choral events. Ensembles with access to brass and percussion will find the instrumentation adds dimension, but the core arrangement functions beautifully with keyboard support alone.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the harmonic foundation in the organ or piano before adding brass; their weight matters only if the choral foundation sits solidly underneath.
- Let the optional parts breathe rather than dominate. A noble rendition relies on clarity of line, not thickness of sound.
- Shape the dynamics across the full duration (3:15) so the anthem builds naturally toward its conclusion without peaking too early.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece in a sacred or concert program where its substantial length and emotional weight can anchor the second half. It pairs naturally with shorter anthem settings or instrumental interludes, and works equally well in a church service or a formal choral concert.
Skills your students will build
- Singing accompanied by mixed instrumentation (keyboard with optional brass and percussion)
- Sustaining tone quality within harmonic progressions that move beyond simple major/minor tonality
- Balancing ensemble blend when combining voices with optional instrumental parts
- Interpreting dynamic shape across a longer form without losing textual clarity