Hymns for Brass Ensembles

O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Tune: St. Anne
Arranged by Mark Albrecht

In this arrangement from the Hymns for Brass Ensembles series, an introduction (or interlude) precedes the hymnal version and five congregational versions. One setting is in 3 parts, with the melody in the bass. Everyone gets to play the melody before the arrangement is finished.

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 it 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.