This beautiful arrangement of this powerful invitation hymn has a lot of flexibility. This arrangement was written with an optional repeat of the verse and chorus. This allows you to utilize this piece during offertory time and even instrumentally during the invitation and tailor the length of the song to your needs. This really is an emotionally moving rendition of one of my favorite invitation hymns growing up.
you don’t have to have a rhythm section to play this piece. Not at all. As long as you have a piano player, they can play the written out piano part.
As true to the entire series, this arrangement features playable, easy to read rhythms for all sections.
Double click below to hear the full orchestra recording of this arrangement:
[audio:http://www.anderkampmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Softly-and-Tenderly.mp3|titles=Softly and Tenderly]You can download the sample score here to take a look at the arrangement.
8 Core Orchestra Series
The 8 Core Orchestra Series is a full orchestra instrumental series based around an 8 core group of players plus piano/rhythm.
Full orchestra arrangements-They work with 8 core players, but the arrangements are written for full orchestra.
The 8 Core players are: 1 flute, 1 oboe or clarinet, 2 trumpets, 1 horn, 2 trombones and 1 bass trombone or tuba.
Complete Instrumentation: 2 flutes, oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon/bass clarinet, 3 trumpets, 2 horns, 2 trombones, 1 bass trombone/tuba, 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass, harp, percussion (2 players), timpani, piano, electric bass, guitar(s) and drums
Written out piano, electric bass and drum parts