Review

Lowell Mason
Nearer, My God to Thee:

Arranged by David Uber


, United States
Publisher: Wehr's Music House
Date of Publication: 2007
URL: http://www.wehrs-music-house.com

Score and parts

Primary Genre: Trombone Ensembles - 4 trombones

We all know of the work of David Uber. He has contributed many works to our benefit as he has with this arrangement. The work is set in 6/4 meter most of the way with a short section of 4/4 half way through and a four-bar. 2/2 ending. Ranges will not bother the upper three voices, but the fourth part requires a strong, low register player with an F attachment or better yet, bass trombone. The work is playable by competent high school musicians. However college/university and adult groups will want to have this arrangement in their libraries for reading and special occasions.

-Mark Lammers
Gustavus Adolphus College