Church Flutist, The

The Church Flutist; A book of traditional hymn tunes with flute obbligato 
Arranged by Jane Bent for flute obbligato 
Includes score showing the original hymn tune and flute obbligato 

Description: 

The Church Flutist has been designed around 50 hymn tunes which are the basis for over a hundred hymns and carols beloved by Christians of all denominations.  The obbligatos have been written with an eye to versatility.  Suggested uses include: (1) solo flute with solo singer; (2) two flutes, (3) flute (or flutes) with choir, (4) flute (or flutes) with choir and congregation, (5) two flutes and organ or piano, (6) flute, singer and organ or piano, (7) flute, choir, congregation and organ.  Other combinations can be easily envisioned.  In some of the above-mentioned, it might be advisable to play the obbligato octave if the flute is at risk of being covered. 

In a work of this nature an obvious problem presents itself with regard to key signatures and harmonizations.  It is, of course, impossible to write obbligatos that would fit universally with all harmonications; and as far as key is concerned, the range of the flute must be considered.  The obbligatos of The Church Flutist have been designed to “fit into” traditional harmonizations (e.g. the hymnals of the Episcopal Church, Lutheran Church in America, and the United Methodist Church) and above all to enhance rather than detract from the hymn tune and text.  Because many of the hymn tunes included will be found transposed in certain hymnals, chord symbols have been included for the convenience of organists and pianists.  Also, for the convenience of students, time signatures have been added to those hymns which lack them in many hymnals. 

Three indexes- by hymn tune, hymn, and topic have been included.  All numbers are those of hymn tunes, one setting of which has been chosen as the title of the tune. 

Contents: 

Abide With Me
Alleluia, The Strife is Over
All Glory, Laud, and Honor
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
Angels from the Realms of Glory
As When, In Far Samaria
As with Gladness Men of Old
Before the Cross of Jesus
Behold Us, Lord, a Little Space
Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Breathe on Me, Breath of God
Calm on the List'ning Ear of Night
Christ for the World We Sing
Christ Is Made the Sure Foundation
Church's One Foundation, The
Come, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost
Come, Holy Spirit, Heav'nly Dove
Come, O Thou Traveler Unknown
Come, Thou Almighty King
Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy
Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
Commit Thou All That Grieves Thee
Crown Him with Many Crowns
Day of Resurrection, The
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
Fairest Lord Jesus
Faith of Our Fathers
Father of Mercies, Lover of All Children
First Nowell, The
For All the Saints
For the Beauty of the Earth
God of our Fathers (National Hymn)
God Is My Strong Salvation
God, Whose Almighty Word
God's Word Is Our Great Heritage
Hail to the Lord's Anointed
Happy the Home When God Is There
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Heralds of Christ
Holy Father, Great Creator
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna
Humbly Let Us Voice Our Homage (Tantum Ergo)
Immaculate Mary (Lourdes Hymn)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
Jerusalem My Happy Home
Jesus Christ Is Ris'n Today
Jesus, Friend, So Kind and Gentle
Jesus, My Strength, My Hope
Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
Jesus, Thou Divine Companion
Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me
Jesus, United by Thy Grace
Joy Dawned Again on Easter Day
Just As I Am, Without One Plea
King of Love My Shepherd Is, The
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
Light's Abode, Celestial Salem
Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing
Lord of Life and King of Glory
Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service
Lord, with Glowing Heart I'd Praise Thee
Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
Make Me a Captive, Lord
Mid All the Traffic of the Ways
My Faith Looks Up to Thee
Nearer My God to Thee
Now in the Days of Youth
Now the Day Is Over
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Come, O Come Emmanuel
O Day of Rest and Gladness
O God Our Help In Ages Past
O God, Thou Giver of All Good
O Lamb of God, Still Keep Me
O Little Town of Bethlehem
O Living Bread from Heaven 
O Lord, Our Fathers Oft Have Told
On Jordan's Banks the Baptist's Cry
O Perfect Love
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
O Saving Victim (O Salutaris Hostia)
O Splendor of God's Glory Bright
O Where Are Kings and Empires Now
Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
Praise to Go, Immortal Praise
Praise to the Lord
Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us
Servant of God, Well Done
Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
Sing of Mary, Pure and Lowly
Sometimes a Light Surprises
Thanks to God Whose Word Was Spoken 
That Easter Day
Thou, Whose Almighty Word
We Gather Together
Were You There?
We Three Kings of Orient Are
What Star Is This? 
With Songs and Honors Sounding Loud