Various :: Hymns of Early America for Flute

Mel Bay Publications presents ‘Hymns of Early America: Songs that Unite Us,’ arranged for flute and piano by Carl Heine. 

‘The early musical history of America is a patchwork of diverse peoples and traditions. ‘Hymns of Early America for Flute’ highlights thirteen hymn melodies sung by European settlers, enslaved African Americans, and indigenous tribes during the early years of the Republic. These are the songs that gave their people a unique identity. Today, the melodies unite us when we sing them as our hymns. These tunes have crossed social and religious boundaries, garnering universal appeal.’ 

Table of Contents

• New Britain (Amazing Grace) 
• An Early American Quodlibet (Hymn Medley) 
• Jefferson (Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus) 
• Foundation (How Firm a Foundation) 
• Tender Thought (O Come, Redeemer, Come and Free)
• Lac Qui Parle (Many and Great)
• Holy Manna (Brethren, We Have Met to Worship) 
• Rest Your Head (Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head) 
• Swing Low (Swing Low, Sweet Chariot) 
• Prospect (The Lone, Wild Bird) 
• Distress (O Christ, the Healer, We Have Come)