With Clouds Descending is a fantasy on the powerful Advent hymn Helmsley which is long associated with another Advent hymn - Wesley’s Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending. The hymn tune is divided into an introduction and three complete verses of Helmsley, which surround a slower central section, whose melody is derived from the last line of the hymn tune. Philip Sparke’s grade 4 arrangement of this majestic piece for Brass Band is equally suitable as a concert opener or a main concert piece.
| Arrangement | Brass Band |
| Level | 3 |
| NumberOfPages | 30 |
| Series | Anglo Music Midway Series |
| Publisher | Anglo Music Press |
| Contributors | Sparke, Philip(Composer) |
| Language | Dutch, English, French, German |
| ISMN | 9790570293964 |