This piece is written for brass band with Salvation Army instrumentation.
It is a personal interpretation of the famous Christian song "What a Friend We Have in Jesus". This piece is autobiographical in that it reflects the friendship I have with Jesus, and some of the moods, nature and outcomes of many of those conversations.
For example, the Blues section is representative of times where I present my 'blues' to him, and he turns them around. It's very personal and hard to describe the full nature of my relationship, but this music provides a good window. He is certainly my Lord, my Saviour, and my most precious friend.
An abridged version of "A Friend I Have" recorded by the Central Coast Brass Band of Australia, conducted by Conrad Curry (featuring Fendall on soprano cornet)
Fendall Hill, 2020
Highlights Version video performed by Fendall with the Central Coast Brass Band (Australia)
A/NZ $70 UK £35 US $49.99 (also sold via Brookwright Music and hard copy from Solid Brass Music)