{"product_id":"sibelius-be-still-my-soul-digital-pdf-download-arr-marc-oliver","title":"Sibelius - Be Still My Soul , arr. Marc Oliver for Voice and Piano","description":"\u003ch2\u003e🎵 Listen Before You Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003caudio controls style=\"width:100%;margin-bottom:1em;\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/636266664528.mp3?v=1777674654\" type=\"audio\/mpeg\"\u003eYour browser does not support the audio element.\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/audio\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSibelius's Finlandia Hymn — Arranged for Concert Band\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBe Still My Soul\u003c\/strong\u003e is the beloved hymn tune drawn from the majestic central theme of Jean Sibelius's \u003cem\u003eFinlandia\u003c\/em\u003e (1899) — one of the most stirring and spiritually resonant melodies in all of orchestral music. Set to the text \"Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side,\" the tune has become a staple of sacred concerts, memorial services, and inspirational programs worldwide. This arrangement by \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e brings the hymn's soaring, chorale-like beauty to the concert band with warmth, dignity, and full harmonic richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Arrangement\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArranged by \u003cstrong\u003eMarc Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e for concert band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the Finlandia Hymn by Jean Sibelius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngraved to professional performance standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for sacred concerts, memorial services, and inspirational programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for high school, collegiate, and professional ensembles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull conductor score (PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndividual band parts (PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download — delivered immediately after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-resolution print-ready file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlimited personal printing rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Jean Sibelius\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eJean Sibelius (1865–1957) was Finland's greatest composer and one of the towering figures of late Romantic nationalism. Born in Hämeenlinna, he studied in Helsinki, Berlin, and Vienna before returning to Finland, where his music became inseparable from the Finnish national identity. His seven symphonies, the violin concerto, and the tone poems \u003cem\u003eFinlandia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eEn saga\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTapiola\u003c\/em\u003e are cornerstones of the orchestral repertoire. \u003cem\u003eFinlandia\u003c\/em\u003e (1899), composed as a protest against Russian censorship, became a symbol of Finnish resistance and independence; its central hymn melody — now known worldwide as \"Be Still My Soul\" — is among the most recognized and beloved tunes in all of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Arranger\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/oliver.jpg?v=1777672456\" alt=\"Marc Oliver\" style=\"max-width:180px;margin:0.75em 1.25em 0.75em 0;float:left;\"\u003eMarc Oliver (1952–2017) was the primary arranger and engraver behind Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings during its founding, bringing decades of expertise in brass, band, and ensemble writing to every score. His arrangements are known for their idiomatic clarity, professional engraving quality, and deep respect for the performance traditions of the American concert band.\u003cdiv style=\"clear:both;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a digital product. No physical materials will be shipped. For personal and educational use only — not for resale or redistribution.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45150901502061,"sku":"636266664528","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0706\/6750\/1677\/files\/636266664528.jpg?v=1777499023","url":"https:\/\/www.ayottemusic.com\/products\/sibelius-be-still-my-soul-digital-pdf-download-arr-marc-oliver","provider":"Ayotte Custom Musical Engravings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}