TRIPTYCH ON THE ASH GROVE

Composer: CHERWIEN

Arranger:   CHERWIEN, DAVID

Cherwien's three-part setting of this lively Welsh folk tune, The Ash Grove, includes an adagio, a trio and a brisk toccata. In addition, the composer provides a hymn intonation and harmonization for congregational singing. The pieces are designed to serve as individual organ voluntaries, or the entire triptych may be played. Commonly used texts associated with this tune include "Sent Forth by God's Blessing" and "Let All Things Now Living." Moderate-level difficulty.