All Things Bright And Beautiful

Grade Level 2

Year: 2010

Type: March

Composer: Ray Steadman-Allen

Program Notes:

This cheerful 19th century hymn melody is set in the style of a trumpet tune and march.  Cecil Frances Alexander’s (1818-1895) hymn begins and ends with words of spiritual impact regarding God’s works that remain loved by Christians throughout the world:

All things bright and beautiful,

All creatures great and small,

All things wise and wonderful,

The Lord God made them all.

American Instrumental Ensemble Series (AIES/ABES)