Hymns for Brass Ensembles

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Tune: Salzburg
Arranged by Emily Maxson Porter

This Epiphany hymn arrangement from the Hymns for Brass Ensembles series includes the setting from Lutheran Book of Worship and four original congregational versions. Thy hymn tune moves from I Trumpet to I Trombone to II Trumpet. There are many "fill-in" eighth notes, and the harmony lines generally move melodically, making these settings rhythmically interesting, fun to play, and pleasing to hear. The I Trumpet has opportunities to play rather high, but there are alternate lower notes as well.

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.