We'll Sing All Hail to Jesus' Name

In this voluntary, the hymn melody appears unaltered but separated into two halves and placed in the tenor voice. The piece opens with a variation (let’s call it a meditation) on the familiar tune, preserving several recognizable elements (measures 8 and 9, for example), and occu…

Organists familiar with the hymn should have no trouble phrasing and articulating this piece in a pleasing manner. A short break, akin to a natural breath, should be taken before the entrance of the cantus firmus (last beat of measure 17). A similar breath/break should be taken…