Prelude on a Festive Hymn Tune

Composer Donald Coakley was asked, by the Pastor of St. William’s Roman Catholic Church, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to write a hymn based on verses he had written about the parish’s namesake. What developed is this powerful prelude. Fanfares in the trumpets, runs in the upper woodwinds and melodic material throughout the ensemble make this an excellent choice for either concert or contest use.