Hymns for Brass Ensembles

Come, You Faithful, Raise the Strain
Tune: Gaudeamus Pariter/Ave Virgo Virginum
Arranged by Emily Maxson Porter

From the Hymns for Brass Ensembles series. The setting from Lutheran Book of Worship and Lutheran Worship is followed by three new settings, with interesting changes in harmonies. One is in four-part harmony with the melody in the soprano, one is in three parts with the hymn tune alternating between the upper two voices, and the final one is in four parts with the melody alternating among the top three voices between 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 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.