Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring

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Description

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is the most common English title of the 10th and last movement of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147 ("Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life"), composed by Johann Sebastian Bach in 1716 and 1723.

It is often performed slowly and reverently at wedding ceremonies, as well as during Christian festive seasons like Christmas and Easter, despite the affect suggested by Bach in his original scoring, for voices with trumpet, oboes, strings, and continuo.

Edition Notes

Nigel Wood, founder member of the quartet 'Saxtet' has created this version from his 1990's quartet arrangement (also available through Saxtet Publications) which was a staple part of the group’s busking catalogue.

Instrumentation

s/a a a a t t b (bs)

Duration

4 min

Performance Notes

This arrangement is scored for the following line-up, so may be performed by 7 or 8 saxophonists.

Soprano Sax (alternative to Alto Sax 1)
Alto Sax 1 (alternative to Soprano)
Alto Sax 2
Alto Sax 3
Alto Sax 4
Tenor Sax 1
Tenor Sax 2
Baritone Sax
Bass Sax (optional)

Other Editions

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring is also available in the following editions:

• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (clarinet choir edition)
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (saxophone ensemble edition)
• Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (saxophone quartet edition)