Hymns for Orchestral Ensembles

Amazing Grace
Tune: Amazing Grace/New Britain
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

The Prelude, in chorale prelude style, can be played as an independent piece. There is an alternate, short Introduction that can be played in place of the Prelude. The Hymnal Version follows, as found in The Baptist Hymnal, The United Methodist Hymnal, and The Presbyterian Hymnal. Three more Congregational Versions follow, one of which accompanies the tune "New Britain" with the tune "St. Columba."

The arrangement can be played by as few as four instruments (soprano, alto, tenor, bass), and by as many as a full wind ensemble (concert band) or orchestra. Orchestration suggestions are given for a large group. The arrangement can accompany a congregation, or be played as an instrumental suite of variations on the hymn. The difficulty level is 2/3.