{"product_id":"old-fashioned-hymns","title":"Old Fashioned Hymns","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree hymns from Ives' own songbook — warm, familiar, and deeply American.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharles Ives grew up steeped in the hymn tradition of New England, and it never left him. \u003cem\u003eThe Collection\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAt the River\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/em\u003e — all drawn from his landmark 1922 self-publication \u003cem\u003e114 Songs\u003c\/em\u003e — represent Ives at his most accessible and heartfelt. Steven Paxton's transcription for Grade 3 concert band brings these three songs together into a set that feels cohesive, singable, and genuinely moving in a large ensemble setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e — a gentle, congregational feel with rich harmonic warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAt the River\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of Ives' most beloved settings, quietly reverent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/strong\u003e — understated and sincere, ideal for winter programming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor directors looking for something with substance and soul at Grade 3, this set delivers. It works equally well as a standalone concert feature or as a lyrical contrast to more energetic programming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charles Ives (from \u003cem\u003e114 Songs\u003c\/em\u003e, 1922)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArranger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steven Paxton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrumentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Concert Band\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovements:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Collection, At the River, A Christmas Carol\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"500px\" allowfullscreen allow=\"fullscreen\" height=\"650px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wisppal.com\/embed\/cDlQ\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e","brand":"Steven Paxton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45435117600947,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/5634\/1427\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-13at8.16.42PM.png?v=1776136671","url":"https:\/\/selfpublify.com\/products\/old-fashioned-hymns","provider":"SelfPublify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}