For SATB Chorus, Piano and Violin
Come-Follow-Me.pdf
Come-Follow-Me-CHORAL.pdf
Come-Follow-Me-VIOLIN.pdf
For SATB Chorus and Organ, Three-Hands
Come-Follow-Me-ORGAN-CHORAL.pdf
Come-Follow-Me-ORGAN-PART.pdf
I really enjoyed arranging this piece. The simple-but-inspiring text suggests a journey; musically I thought a fantasia-like arrangement supported the idea. I imagined someone humbly, almost timidly, taking first steps in following the Savior then progressing through more complex and intricate paths to a fullness of joy. The violin symbolizes the constant, beckoning call of the Spirit, urging us on to greater heights. I particularly like the chromaticism of the accompaniment which presents a sense of wandering and a sense of longing at the same time.
I arranged this for an upcoming Stake Conference (February 2009). We are performing this piece with four solo singers (sort of like an oratorio) but it would suit a small choir as well.
Update: We were not able to perform this with the piano and violin (our violinist was not able to make it to Stake Conference); at the last minute I rearranged this for Choir and Organ. The choral parts are the same, but the Organ accompaniment is fairly different (though similar in spirit).
I could not download the violin pdf. It says the file is damaged. Can you forward that to me? Thank you very much.
Sorry, Susan! We recently moved to a new home (in March) and I have been overwhelmed with the experience! I checked the file and it seems to download correctly. I will try sending the file to you via email (though it may be well past time for you to use it). Best of luck with your choir!
The primary children are learning this song for the program this fall. We always try to find a more interesting accompaniment than just playing the hymn – any chance of making an arrangement they can sing the first couple verses to and then add an organ to the piano accompaniment for the final verse for the congregation and primary to sing together(we will only be singing 3 verses)?
Just a thought…would love to have something different
Hi Monica,
I certainly could help with that. Let me think about it for a bit and see if I can come up with something that will work. Thanks for the suggestion!
I’m also looking for an arrangement with a piano/violin that we can use as part as our primary program. I’d love to see what you come up with.
Thanks for the request, Susan! I will do my best to have this completed by the end of the month for you both (keep your fingers crossed!).
was searching tonight for something interesting on come follow me for our primary program and found you. i to would be interested in anything you may have. would gladly pay for also thanks so much, sharon jensen
Hi Sharon,
I’ve had a couple of other requests for a “Come, Follow Me” arrangement for primary. I plan to create something for piano, violin solo and children’s chorus. I hope to have it up by within the next couple of weeks. Thanks!
I was also on a hunt for an arrangement for our primary program, and found you. I am excited to see what you come up with.
Thanks,
Erin
Thanks, Erin. Coming soon…