Arrangements for Brasses

Three American Folk Hymns
Arranged by John McIntyre

This is an outstanding suite of three instantly appealing early American shape-note hymn tunes. The first ("The Child of Grace") is built around haunting French Horn "hunting calls." The second ("Beach Spring") begins and ends with a French Horn solo in the upper register. The third tune ("Alabama") has a lilting swing that the arranger has used to good advantage with interesting rhythmic parts for each player. Although the various registers are used very effectively, the ranges and difficulty levels are within the capabilities of advanced high school musicians. This could be a fine high school contest piece. The suite will be enjoyed by professional groups as well.

This is a standard brass quintet arrangement for I & II Trumpets, F Horn, Trombone (or else Baritone B.C.), and Tuba. Parts are included for an alternate Trombone to replace the F Horn, and a Baritone T.C., allowing some flexibility in instrumentation. The difficulty level is 4.

Full set includes a Full Score, transposed parts for individual instruments, and suggestions for rehearsal and performance.