Hymns for Brass Ensembles

Built on a Rock the Church Shall Stand
Tune: Kirken Den Er Et Gammelt Hus
Arranged by Mark Albrecht

From the Hymns for Brass Ensemble series. There is a brief Introduction, followed by four Congregational Versions and the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Book of Worship. In settings A and D, the baptismal waters can be heard in slurred eighth-note passages of inner parts. Setting B harmonizes "Kirken" with most of "Wer Nur Den Lieben Gott." Setting E is a bit more removed, both rhythmically and harmonically.

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.