Five Mystical Songs - Mvt. 3

Five Mystical Songs – Movement 3

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

This stunning arrangement brings Movement 3 of Ralph Vaughan Williams' beloved Five Mystical Songs to life for wind ensemble forces. Originally composed for baritone, chorus, and orchestra, this edition was commissioned by the Oklahoma State University Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Joseph P. Missal — a testament to its performance-ready quality and artistic integrity.

Vaughan Williams' setting of George Herbert's mystical poetry is among the most spiritually resonant works in the English choral tradition. This movement carries that weight beautifully, offering ensembles a rare opportunity to pair the expressive depth of a baritone soloist with the rich, blended textures of SATB voices and the colorful palette of the wind ensemble.

Ideal For

• University and collegiate wind ensembles with choral collaboration
• Community concert bands seeking a serious, expressive centerpiece
• Festival and competition programming at the advanced level

Instrumentation

Baritone Solo · SATB Choir · Wind Ensemble

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