Artistic Expression and Tone Development Through the Performance of 75 Classic Hymns

Artistic Expression and Tone Development Through the Performance of 75 Classic Hymns (From the Forward) The art of expression in music is an important element (and perhaps THE MOST important element) that separates the finest musicians from the ordinary. Often, trumpet players turn to the great vocalises of Conconne and Bordogni for developing this art of musical expression. This collection of 75 classic hymns is presented here with expressive dynamic and articulation markings and many may find it useful as a supplement to those vocalizes, particularly for those who might enjoy the spiritual aspects of connecting with the message found in the lyrics of these great hymns. While the lyrics to these hymns are not included in this publication, they are easily found on the internet and I encourage those utilizing this book to research those lyrics because knowing the lyrics of any work can enhance one’s interpretation of the melodies. These hymn melodies are arranged, generally speaking, in approximate order of difficulty (key, range, rhythm), although there is not a great range of difficulty in the collection.