Hal Leonard Overture On A Hymn Tune Mw2

Overture On A Hymn Tune Mw2

Overture On A Hymn Tune Is Based On “The Old Ship Of Zion” Which Is Found In The Early American Sacred Harp Songbook. Johnnie Vinson Uses A Fast Slow Fast Overture Format To Give This Wonderful Melody An Appealing Setting With Plenty Of Variety And Musicality. The Slow Middle Section Is A Rhapsodic Treatment Of The Main Melody, While The Two Fast Segments Offer Appealing And Upbeat Settings Sure To Be Enjoyed By All. Skillfully Scored To Sound Full With Inexperienced Players.