Arrangements for Brasses

Three Easter Hymns
Arranged by Jayne Southwick Cool

This arrangement from the Arrangements for Brasses series includes "Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands," "Christ Is Arisen," and "Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won!" -- each with two harmonizations: a straight hymn setting doubled by the organ, and an adaptation of a Bach chorale setting for brasses only. The individual hymns can be played with organ and brasses in alternation to accompany hymn singing. When played as a suite, the organ can play the first setting of each, followed by the brasses on the Bach setting. This provides variety, and gives the brass players periods of rest.

This arrangement is scored for a standard brass quintet (I & II Trumpets, F Horn, Trombone, and Tuba): but other parts are included, so the quintet can be formed in different ways, or various doublings may be made for larger ensembles. The difficulty level is 3.

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