Five Mystical Songs - Mvt. 2

Five Mystical Songs – Movement 2

Arranged by Andrew Anderson | For Baritone Solo, SATB Choir, and Wind Ensemble

Movement 2 of Ralph Vaughan Williams' Five Mystical Songs is a moment of quiet, searching beauty — a lyrical dialogue between the baritone soloist and the ensemble that captures the intimate, devotional spirit of George Herbert's poetry. This arrangement, commissioned by the Oklahoma State University Wind Ensemble under Dr. Joseph P. Missal, translates Vaughan Williams' orchestral language into a rich, idiomatic wind ensemble setting without sacrificing any of the original's expressive depth.

For ensembles looking to program music that moves audiences and challenges performers, this movement offers a compelling contrast to the more dramatic outer movements — introspective, refined, and deeply musical.

Ideal For

• University and collegiate wind ensembles collaborating with a choral program
• Concert programs seeking lyrical, expressive contrast
• Advanced community ensembles and festival performances

Instrumentation

Baritone Solo · SATB Choir · Wind Ensemble

Difficulty: Grade 5+  |  Format: Digital Download (PDF, print-ready)