Details
- Ensembles:
- Concert Band
- Publishers:
- Hal Leonard
- Series:
- Discovery Plus Concert Band
- Instrumentation:
- 1 - Baritone B.C. - 2 1 - Baritone T.C. - 2 1 - Bassoon - 1 1 - Bb Bass Clarinet - 2 1 - Bb Clarinet 1 - 4 1 - Bb Clarinet 2 - 4 1 - Bb Clarinet 3 - 4 1 - Bb Tenor Saxophone - 2 1 - Bb Trumpet 1 - 4 1 - Bb Trumpet 2 - 4 1 - Convertible Bass Line - 2 1 - Eb Alto Clarinet - 1 1 - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 - 2 1 - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 - 2 1 - Eb Baritone Saxophone - 1 1 - F Horn - 2 1 - Flute - 8 12 - Full Score - 1 1 - Mallet Percussion - 2 1 - Oboe - 1 1 - Percussion 1 - 2 1 - Percussion 2 - 2 1 - Timpani - 1 1 - Trombone - 4 1 - Tuba - 4
- UPC:
- 073999499988
- Format:
- Set of Parts Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Physical
- Level:
- Grade 2
- Artist:
- Johnnie Vinson
- Arrangers:
- Johnnie Vinson
- Usages:
- School and Community
- Size:
- 9.0x12.0x0.31 inches
- Number of Pages:
- 76
- Shipping Weight:
- 1.26 pounds
SKU: HL.8724900
Arranged by Johnnie Vinson. Discovery Plus Concert Band. Score and parts. 76 pages. Hal Leonard #8724900. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8724900).UPC: 073999499988. 9.0x12.0x0.31 inches.
Opening with the slow style of a New Orleans funeral march (with an optional combo), the arrangement then shifts gears to an uptempo Dixieland celebration. Marvelous and effective writing for younger players.
Just A Closer Walk With Thee
- More by this Composer:
- Johnnie Vinson Johnnie Vinson B-Flat Clarinet Johnnie Vinson Alto Saxophone Johnnie Vinson B-Flat Trumpet
- Series:
- Discovery Plus Concert Band
- Artists:
- Johnnie Vinson
- Ensemble:
- Concert Band
- Publisher:
- Hal Leonard
Ratings + Reviews
5 Rating
2 reviews
Anonymous
Dec 15, 2025
Johnnie Vinson's 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee' showcases excellent writing for concert band, particularly for younger groups. The varied ensemble texture, moving from a reflective funeral march to a spirited Dixieland, offers superb opportunities to teach dynamic control and stylistic contrast. The thoughtful part-leading ensures a balanced sound across all sections, making it an ideal piece for developing cohesive ensemble performance.
Anonymous
Dec 14, 2025
This Johnnie Vinson arrangement of 'Just a Closer Walk with Thee' is perfect for my Grade 2 concert band. The clear parts and thoughtful scoring make it accessible for younger players, effectively teaching both solemn funeral march and lively Dixieland styles. It's a fantastic piece for developing rhythm and musicality, providing a rewarding performance experience for students. Highly recommended for school and community ensembles.
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