{"product_id":"arlington-hymns","title":"Arlington Hymns (Various)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eby Brian Blume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-Advanced Mallet Quartet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 Players\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstrumentation: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlockenspiel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrotales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2 octaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 Vibraphones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 Marimbas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— (1) low A, (1) 5-octave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuspended cymbal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArlington Hymns\u003c\/strong\u003e by Brian Blume is a deeply moving mallet quartet arrangement of four beloved hymns, inspired by the solemn ceremonies held at Arlington National Cemetery. These hymns are regularly performed by Blume and fellow members of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” ceremonial band as part of their tribute to the men and women who have served our nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScored for two vibraphones, two marimbas, glockenspiel, and crotales, the arrangement weaves together the following traditional hymns—Shenandoah (traditional spiritual), Be Still My Soul (Jean Sibelius), Amazing Grace (traditional English tune), and Goin’ Home\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e (Antonín Dvořák). \u003c\/span\u003eBlume’s writing blends warm resonance and expressive phrasing into a soundscape that feels both intimate and dignified. Attentive listeners may also notice quietly interwoven echoes of the traditional bugle call Taps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSuccessful performances of \u003cstrong\u003eArlington Hymns\u003c\/strong\u003e rely on close ensemble communication and a shared sensitivity to pacing, balance, and color. The result is a powerful musical tribute and profound respect for those who have given their lives in service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis piece ships as a fully bound score. Individual parts come exclusively in PDF format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/soundcloud%253Atracks%253A2283289919\u0026amp;color=%23ff5500\u0026amp;auto_play=false\u0026amp;hide_related=false\u0026amp;show_comments=true\u0026amp;show_user=true\u0026amp;show_reposts=false\u0026amp;show_teaser=true\u0026amp;visual=true\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/tapspacepublications\" title=\"Tapspace\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/tapspacepublications\/arlington-hymns-brian-blume\" title=\"Arlington Hymns (Various; arr. Blume)\" style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/tapspace\/docs\/arlington_hymns-sample?fr=sNWYzMTg4ODA4NjY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2973\/7494\/files\/download_score_sample_small_aa1b4422-f724-4b42-9953-49885710a3e6.png?v=1669204745\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tapspace Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53370073219415,"sku":"TSPCE26-006","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/2973\/7494\/files\/Arlington-Hymns-800.jpg?v=1776855913","url":"https:\/\/concertandmarchingmusic.com\/de\/products\/arlington-hymns","provider":"Concert \u0026 Marching Music ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}