The Cross and The Crown

A Sacred Meditation for Wind Quintet

This original wind quintet mash-up weaves together two of the most beloved hymns in the Christian tradition — How Great Thou Art and Were You There — into a single, deeply expressive work for flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, and bassoon.

How Great Thou Art soars with triumphant praise, while Were You There draws the listener into quiet, reverent reflection on Christ's sacrifice. Together, they create a powerful arc of worship — from awe to contemplation, from the mountaintop to the foot of the cross.

Arranged by Michael Vondracek.