Johnny's Gone
I Know Where I'm Going / Johnny Has Gone for a Solider
Arr. Mark Hayes
Item: 00-PK-0000628
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Johnny's Gone: Score | $8.00 | |
| Johnny's Gone: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Johnny's Gone: Oboe | $3.00 | |
| Johnny's Gone: 1st B-flat Clarinet | $3.00 | |
| Johnny's Gone: 1st Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Includes parts for flute, oboe, clarinet, and percussion.
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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred Choral Designs
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0000628
Instrumentation:
SoundPax
More about this title
About the Arranger: Mark Hayes
Mark Hayes has established himself as a prolific composer and arranger with more than 1,750 published works spanning classical, sacred, and popular idioms. A summa cum laude graduate in Piano Performance from Baylor University, he has conducted ensembles at Lincoln Center, the National Cathedral, and Carnegie Hall, and received the 2010 Award for Exemplary Leadership in Christian Music from his alma mater.
Beyond the concert hall, Hayes has shaped musical theater and multimedia projects, orchestrating musicals and composing scores that have earned major festival recognition. His work reflects a commitment to writing across genres and skill levels, with a particular focus on accessible, singable choral and keyboard music.
Why we love this
Hayes brings the skill of a seasoned orchestrator to folk material, creating an arrangement that respects the simplicity of the melody while adding textural interest through instrumental color. The inclusion of optional instrumental parts transforms a straightforward choral piece into something with ensemble flexibility, letting you scale the performance to your resources without sacrificing musicality.
What to expect
A folk melody treated with warmth and transparency, enhanced by instrumental voices that add dimension without obscuring the tune. The arrangement carries an intimate, almost conversational quality, inviting both singers and instrumentalists into a shared musical moment.
Who it's for
Choirs of mixed voices seeking accessible folk repertoire that sits comfortably in the middle school, high school, or community choir range. Directors looking for a piece that welcomes instrumental collaboration will appreciate the flexibility of the optional parts.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's melody with the instrumental lines so the flute, oboe, and clarinet enhance rather than compete with the voices.
- Use the recorded accompaniment in rehearsal to establish the folk tune's character and phrasing before adding the instrumental parts.
- Treat the percussion strategically; it should anchor the groove without overwhelming the quieter moments of the arrangement.
- Let your singers shape the text naturally while the instruments provide harmonic and rhythmic support around them.
How to use it
Program this alongside other folk or Americana selections to build a thematic set, or use it as a bridge piece that connects your choir with instrumental ensemble members. Its straightforward appeal and optional instrumentation make it ideal for holiday concerts, community events, or mixed programs where accessibility and flexibility matter.
Skills your students will build
- blending voices with instrumental timbres
- maintaining steady pulse while playing or singing around instrumental counterlines
- interpreting folk melody with appropriate phrasing and style
- balancing dynamic levels in mixed vocal-instrumental textures