A New Take on an Old Hymn

This arrangement of Kingsfold takes the original energetic melody and turns it into an epic landscape of music. The arranger, Chris Price, started out as a cello player, playing in the middle school and high school string orchestras, hearing music that would inspire him to continue playing. Kingsfold is a piece that he wants to have inspire people, with a melody that's not only fun to play, but also teaches students about listening to inner parts, creating balance, and coming together to make beautiful sounds.

Some moments are fugue-like, having the melody flower into something bigger and louder. It's a great way to develop scales and good bowing. Other moments are very introspective, with long drones evoking an almost mysterous sound.