Bach Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" is the final movement of Bach's cantata BWV 147 "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben". It was originally written for choir, trumpet, violin, oboe, viola, and basso continuo. This is a very popular song for weddings.
This composition can be played by 162,088 different combinations of instruments (really!).
A few notes on the parts and instruments:
- The standard ("std") parts are the original parts and are designed to be played together.
- The alternate "a" parts, if present, are raised one octave (8va) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the higher instruments listed. They should work as long as they are above the other parts.
- The alternate "b" parts, if present, are lowered one octave (8vb) and can be substituted for a standard part to accommodate the lower instruments listed. They should work as long as they are below the other parts.
- For example, using parts 1, 2, and 3 together is definitely ok. Using parts 1a, 2, and 3b together is probably ok. Using parts 1b, 2, and 3a together might not work well.
- Part ranges are listed in concert key, where C4 is middle C.
When you purchase this composition, you will be taken to PayPal to submit your payment. As soon as you pay, you will be able to download all the PDF files immediately. You will have access to every part for each available instrument, in the proper key and clef. You will also get a complete score (in most cases, we include four separate scores with all parts transposed to C, Bb, Eb, and F).
You don't have to purchase each part separately; one single payment covers all the parts you need for the instruments in your ensemble.
Version v01
Buy Version v01 ($4.99)This is a very accessible quartet version.
Composition: Bach Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring
Version: v01
Instrumentation: Quartet
Duration: 3 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Price: $4.99
| Bach Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Version v01 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Part | Range | Available Instruments |
| Score | Full Score in C, Bb, Eb, and F | |
| Part 1 (std) | D4 - G5 | Flute, Alto Flute, Tenor Recorder, Oboe, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Soprano Saxophone, Eb/D/C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 1a (8va) | D5 - G6 | Piccolo, Flute, Soprano Recorder, Eb Clarinet, Piccolo Saxophone, Piccolo Trumpet, Violin |
| Part 1b (8vb) | D3 - G4 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Mellophone, Baritone, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Viola, Cello, Bass 8vb, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 2 (std) | A3 - A5 | Alto Flute, Oboe d'Amore, English Horn, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, D/C/Bb Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 2a (8va) | A4 - A6 | Flute, Eb Clarinet |
| Part 2b (8vb) | A2 - A4 | Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Alto Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 3 (std) | G3 - F5 | Alto Flute, Bass Flute, English Horn, Bass Oboe, Eb/C/Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, C/Bb Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Violin, Viola, Viola d'Amore |
| Part 3a (8va) | G4 - F6 | Flute, Oboe, Eb/C/Bb Clarinet, Piccolo Trumpet, Violin |
| Part 3b (8vb) | G2 - F4 | Basset Horn, Alto/Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, C/Bb Euphonium, Cello, Bass 8vb, Tenor/Bass Viol |
| Part 4 (std) | D2 - C4 | Bass/Contra-Alto/Contrabass Clarinet, Bass Saxophone, Bassoon, French Horn, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Cello, Bass Viol |
| Part 4a (8va) | D3 - C5 | Bass Flute, Bass Oboe, Bb/A Clarinet, Basset Horn, Alto/Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Mellophone, Trombone, Viola, Cello, Viola d'Amore, Treble/Tenor Viol |
| Part 4b (8vb) | D1 - C3 | Contrabass Clarinet, Contrabassoon, Eb/Bb Sousaphone |