Hymns for Brass Ensembles

God of Grace and God of Glory
Tune: Cwm Rhondda
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

Listeners to this arrangement from the Hymns for Brass Ensembles series may get goose bumps from the optional Introduction for 2-4 antiphonal trumpets. After the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Book of Worship and Lutheran Worship, the alto line has the melody in one of the three settings that follow, while the tenor line carries it in the final one, with trumpet fanfares that also form an optional Transition and Coda.

This arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments (typically I & II Trumpets, and I & II Trombones). Parts are included for I & II F Horns, Baritone T.C., and Tuba, so that quartets can be formed in different ways, or various doublings may be made for larger ensembles. The arrangement can accompany a congregation, or can be played as an instrumental suite of variations on the hymn. The difficulty level is 3.

Full set includes a Conductor/Keyboard Score, transposed parts for individual instruments, background notes, and suggestions for performance with or without the congregation and choir.