This is a beautiful arrangement for solo trombone of the wonderful 18th century hymn tune, It is well with my soul, the music for which was written by Philip Bliss to words by Horatio Spafford.
The arranger Kenneth Downie writes: 'The tune has a natural nobility which I feel suits the trombone, and the famous words are to be found in almost every hymn book. The final setting is inspired by the majestic hope of the words of the last verse, which were forged in the face of terrible trial and sadness.'
To view a performance of the work (piano accompaniment version), please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwSqRY3Co8M
Sheet music available from:
UK - www.brassband.co.uk
USA - www.solidbrassmusic.com
Instrumentation:
Trombone Soloist Bb
Soprano Cornet Eb
Solo Cornet Bb
1st Cornet Bb
2nd Cornet Bb
Flugel Horn Bb
Solo Horn Eb
1st Horn Eb
2nd Horn Eb
1st Baritone Bb
2nd Baritone Bb
1st Trombone Bb
2nd Trombone Bb
Bass Trombone
Euphonium Bb
Bass Eb
Bass Bb
Timpani
Percussion