Hymns for Brass Ensembles

Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun/I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Tune: Duke Street
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

From the Hymns for Brass Ensembles series. A short Introduction beginning as a canon at the third measure is followed by four Congregational Versions. Setting A begins and ends as a canon at the second measure. Setting B is the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Worship. Settings A and B include the same four-measure transition, allowing choice in its placement. (Growing out of the last note of the hymn tune, it won't confuse the singers.) Setting C has the hymn tune in the alto line, with a descant above. Setting D places the hymn tune in the tenor line, with all other voices playing fanfare figures.

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 2/3.

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.