Dehaske De Haan J. - Gospel Joy - Ensemble Vents
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The essential things to know about this score
The essential things to know about this score
- Collection designed for flexible wind quartet, with optional percussion, ideal for easily adapting to different ensembles in music schools, concert bands or small ensembles.
- Arrangement by De Haan, Jan, featuring four much-loved spirituals, perfect for ensemble playing and rhythmic coordination.
- Easy level, perfectly suited to developing musicians looking for a score that is accessible, musical and rewarding in concert.
- Edition supplied as a set with score and separate parts, making it easy to start rehearsals quickly and ensuring comfortable reading for each player.
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Summary of this score
Variable wind quartet (with percussion ad lib.) is an ensemble score designed to offer maximum flexibility for wind formations. Thanks to its variable instrumentation, it is equally suitable for a woodwind, brass, saxophone or clarinet ensemble, while remaining perfectly practical for four instrumentalists with accompaniment. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for ensemble classes, auditions, musical activities or small educational concerts. The collection brings together four essential titles from the spiritual and traditional repertoire: Go, Tell It on a Mountain, Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and Down by the Riverside. The writing emphasizes clarity, balanced voices and the enjoyment of playing together, with arrangements that are easy to rehearse without sacrificing musical energy. The optional percussion part adds color to the ensemble and supports the lively character of these pieces. For teachers and musicians alike, this wind ensemble score offers a flexible, effective and musical solution for developing listening skills, cohesion and a sense of phrasing in an accessible setting.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Traditional, World | ||
| Arranger | De Haan, Jan | Genre | wind ensemble score |
| Instrumentation | flexible wind quartet with ad lib. percussion; winds, brass, woodwind ensemble, brass ensemble, saxophone ensemble, clarinet ensemble, 4 players with accompaniment | Difficulty | Easy |
Questions frequently asked
Which instruments can play Gospel Joy by Jan de Haan?
The intended instrumentation is a flexible wind quartet, playable with woodwinds, brass, saxophones, or clarinets. The score is designed for four players with accompaniment.
Is percussion mandatory in Gospel Joy?
Percussion is marked ad libitum, so its use is optional. It helps support the lively character of the four arrangements. The ensemble can be performed without this part.
Which pieces are included in this score?
The collection contains "Go, Tell It on a Mountain," "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho," "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot," and "Down by the Riverside."
What is the difficulty level of Gospel Joy for a wind ensemble?
The indicated level is easy. The writing prioritizes clarity of parts and accessibility for a four-wind ensemble.
Is Gospel Joy suitable for a class ensemble?
This wind ensemble score allows working on listening, cohesion, and phrasing based on four traditional and spiritual titles. The arrangement is by Jan de Haan.



