Various :: The Sacred Flutist

The Sacred Flutist is a collection of 24 Songs and Hymns arranged for solo flute by Judy Nishimura. The perfect companion for a flutist looking for music to play at a church service, a solo gig, or just to enjoy at home. Additionally, each arrangement has retained the key signature most commonly associated with the tune, thus they can easily be used as a prelude or introduction to the same titles used during a church service.

From Judy Nishimura:

Included in this volume are 24 new arrangements of some of the best-loved classic hymns and spirituals. Because it’s difficult to sustain interest with a single unaccompanied wind instrument, I’ve kept the length of these pieces down to around two minutes. The arrangements generally start with an intro, move on to a moderately embellished version of the melody, then transition to a more ornate variation. I put breath markings in a few of the pieces as a suggestion only; since the player has so much latitude with tempo, I didn’t want to impose a too strict breathing guide.

Play them for yourself when you feel the need for a little solace. We can always use some of that.

Contents

• His Eye Is on the Sparrow — Gabriel, C
• Just As I Am — Bradbury, W
• To God Be the Glory — Doane, W
• Love Divine, All Loves Excelling — Prichard, R
• Rejoice, the Lord is King! — Darwall, J
• Fairest Lord Jesus — Schlesische Volkslieder, 1842
• I Want Jesus to Walk with Me — Traditional Spiritual
• It Is Well with My Soul — Bliss, P
• Softly and Tenderly — Thompson, W
• For the Beauty of the Earth — Kocher, C
• Amazing Grace — Virginia Harmony, 1831
• Be Thou My Vision — Irish Melody
• I Love to Tell the Story — Fischer, W
• O God Beyond All Praising — Holst, G
• This Is My Father s World — English Melody
• Crown Him with Many Crowns — Elvey, G
• The Old Rugged Cross — Bennard, G
• Morning Has Broken — Gaelic Melody
• Now the Green Blade Rises — French carol, 15th c.
• Let All Things Now Living — Welsh Melody
• What Wondrous Love Is This — Southern Harmony, 1835
• Let Us Break Bread Together — Traditional Spiritual
• In the Garden — Miles, C
• Were You There — Traditional Spiritual