Hymns for Brass Ensembles

Of the Father's Love Begotten
Tune: Divinum Mysterium
Arranged by Mark Albrecht

From the Hymns for Brass Ensembles series, here a very smooth, round sound that is especially appropriate to the plainsong melody. There are four settings and a transition, plus the hymnal version from Lutheran Worship. The first setting is for two-part, lower brasses. The second one contains a pleasing I Trumpet counter melody. The fourth setting has the hymn tune in canon, with the tenor playing one beat after the soprano. The final setting has sharp contrasts in volume levels, along with more modern harmonies. Everyone has a turn at the hymn tune.

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.