Just A Closer Walk With Thee (PHDS)

Just A Closer Walk With Thee is a beautiful, traditional Gospel number.  It has been covered many times over and is standard fare for Trad. Jazz bands and Brass Bands the like.  Its origins and author are unknown, but it has found its place in the hearts of music lovers!

With inspiring lyrics: “Through this world of toil and snares, If I falter, Lord, who cares?  Who with me my burden shares?  None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee”.

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Composer: Unknown/Traditional
Instrumentation: Vocal Lead, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Opt. Alto Sax, Opt. Tenor Sax, Opt. Bari Sax, Bass, Drums, Guitar/Banjo, Piano
Key: Bb (Stock) or G (Alternate Key)
Tempo: Quarter = 82
Style: Gospel/Swing
Length: Time varies with solos
Solos: Open Solo Section
Trumpet Top Note: E in the Staff (Concert D5)
Vocal Range: F below the Staff (F3) to D above the Staff (D4)
Rehearsal/Conductor’s Score: Optional Add On
Other Optional Add On Parts: Tuba in F for Bass