THREE CHORAL PRELUDES by James D. Thornton will enhance tone quality, intonation and musical phrasing for your band. Romantic and emotive in character, they should be approached freely with great artistic liberty. Elegant music! Concert Band. Score. Grade: 3 Duration: 6:00

“Chorale I” by Bernardo Pasquini (1637-1759) has dialogues between Woodwind and Brass Choirs.

“Chorale II” by Piotr Tchaikovsky (1840-1893) features wonderful phrasing.

“Chorale III” by G. F. Handel (1685-1759) explores various combinations of instruments speaking in 3/2 meter with a bit more independent work.

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