Lutheran Service Book and Hymnal Hymn number 9, aka “Prepare the Way, O Zion!” arranged for Soprano and Bass Clarinets.
MESSIAH.
7 6, 7 6, 7 7, 6 6.
In stately manner
Swedish Melody, XVII cent.
Frans Mikael Franzen, 1772-1847
Tr. Augustus Nelson, 1863-1949
This is a very “stately” hymn, with lots of very typically hymn-ish flourishes.
Definitely brings back memories of being in a drafty Wisconsin Lutheran Church.
Here’s the pdf of the arrangement: 009.ServiceBookAndHymnal
