Arrangements for Orchestral Ensembles

Two Hymn Accompaniments
Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing (Tune: Truro)
Take My Life, That I May Be (Tune: Patmos)
Arranged by Dale Elmshaeuser

The two shorter arrangements within this arrangement from the Arrangements for Orchestral Ensembles series were designed to accompany congregational singing, but they are varied enough to serve as separate instrumental pieces. "Christ Is Alive! Let Christians Sing" begins with a strong and lively Introduction, followed by the Hymnal Version from Lutheran Book of Worship, and an original descant. A separate sheet with the descant and the texts of the last stanzas of both this hymn and "Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates" is included for choir trebles. "Take My Life, That I May Be" is introduced by a Baroque-style fughetta. The Hymnal Version from Lutheran Book of Worship is next, with an original, instrumental descant added.

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), string orchestra, or full orchestra. The arrangement can accompany a congregation, or be played as an instrumental piece. The difficulty level is 3.

Full set includes a Conductor/Keyboard Score, transposed parts for individual woodwind, brass, and string instruments, and suggestions for performance.