Hymns for Brass Ensembles

Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Your Word
Tune: Erhalt Uns, Herr
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

From the Hymns for Brass Ensembles series. There are three settings, plus the hymnal version from Lutheran Book of Worship and Lutheran Worship. The first setting begins with the hymn tune accompanying itself at the fifth. The third setting has an intense (but not difficult) rhythmic treatment. The last setting has the hymn tune in the alto line, with a I Trumpet counter melody above.

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 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.