Hymns for Brass Ensembles

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today
Tune: Easter Hymn
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

If you think all arrangements of this well-loved hymn sound the same, try this one from the Hymns for Brass Ensembles series. The fanfare Introduction is based on the opening notes of the hymn tune. After the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Book of Worship and Lutheran Worship, one setting is in a light, chorale prelude style; another with the melody in the alto line is a chorale with descant; and the final setting has the melody in the tenor, with periodic Trumpet fanfares. The latter two settings, as well as the first one, can accompany congregational singing.

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.