Hymns for Brass Ensembles

O Word of God Incarnate/I Lay My Sins on Jesus/O Jesus, I Have Promised
Tune: Munich
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

The Introduction of this arrangement for brass quartet from the Hymns for Brass Ensembles series passes the uninterrupted hymn tune through all four voices. It can be done as different introductions, transitions, or as a full, congregational accompaniment. The arrangement also contains the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Book of Worship and Lutheran Worship, and two more new Congregational Versions. The first of these has the hymn tune in the bass line, and the latter one includes an optional extended ending.

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.