The compositions and arrangements of Matthew Birkett
Lead, Kindly Light
SM-000350852
- Composer
- C.H. Purday
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Arranger
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Matthew Birkett
- Publisher
- Matthew Birkett
- Genre
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Religious / Christian
- Instrumentation
- Trombone basso, Baritone horn, Cornet, Euphonium, Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Flugelhorn, Percussion
- Scored for
- Brass band
- Type of score
- Full score, Parts
- Duration
- 3'45"
- Difficulty
- Medium
Description
Lead, Kindly Light is a hymn tune often sung to C.H. Purday's melody "Sandon". Traditionally associated with the mining industry, the words and melody are typical of Victorian hymn-writing. Here, this full band arrangement explores the rich tonal qualities available to a brass band.