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Scottish-born James Montgomery (1771-1854) was a poet, writer, and editor, raised and theologically trained in the Moravian Church. As a writer of hymns, his work has been compared favorably to that of Samuel Wesley, Isaac Watts, Philip Doddridge, John Newton, and William Cowper (Cooper). Among his most well-known lyrics are "Angels From the Realms of Glory," "Go to Dark Gethsemane," and "Hail to the Lord's Anointed."

Written in the first-person voice, "In the Hour of Trial" presents in stanzas 1-2 (women, then men) pleas for Jesus' presence in times of temptation. Stanza 3, in full SAB harmony and unaccompanied, expresses the author's reliance on Christ in times of affliction; stanza 4, with full choir and organ accompaniment, expresses the author's reliance, at time of death, on Jesus' truth and promise of eternal life. 

"In the Hour of Trial" is especially appropriate in Lent and for memorial services, and it is a fitting anthem for general worship as well.

In the Hour of Trial

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An ideal selection at Easter, for ordinations, convocations, and other celebratory occasions, this festival accompaniment to "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" begins with a brass fanfare based on the first four notes of the tune ("Praise to the Lord!"), interspersed with organ. This introduction is followed by:

Verse 1: Organ accompaniment
Verse 2: Brass accompaniment
Verse 3: Organ accompaniment with countermelodic flourishes by trumpets
Interlude and modulation
Verse 4: Organ and brass accompaniment with alternate harmonization
Coda (4-note motif echoing the introduction)

Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

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Scottish-born James Montgomery (1771-1854) was a poet, writer, and editor, raised and theologically trained in the Moravian Church. As a writer of hymns, his work has been compared favorably to that of Samuel Wesley, Isaac Watts, Philip Doddridge, John Newton, and William Cowper (Cooper). Among his most well-known lyrics are "Angels From the Realms of Glory," "Go to Dark Gethsemane," and "Hail to the Lord's Anointed."

Written in the first-person voice, "In the Hour of Trial" presents in stanzas 1-2 (women, then men) pleas for Jesus' presence in times of temptation. Stanza 3, in full SATB harmony and unaccompanied, expresses the author's reliance on Christ in times of affliction; stanza 4, with full choir and organ accompaniment, expresses the author's reliance, at time of death, on Jesus' truth and promise of eternal life. 

"In the Hour of Trial" is especially appropriate in Lent and for memorial services, and it is a fitting anthem for general worship as well.

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"That We May Give Ourselves" is a short anthem based on a traditional collect  a prayer comprising an invocation, petition, and conclusion  that appears in various Anglican prayer books:

Eternal God and Father, by whose power we are created and by whose love we are redeemed: Guide and strengthen us by your Spirit, that we may give ourselves to your service, and live this day in love to one another, and live this day in love to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Appropriate at any time of year, this medium-easy anthem of dedication is an ideal offertory selection.

That We May Give Ourselves

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A lovely addition to any recital of carols and holiday music, this French
  traditional carol evokes the senses of the shepherds who were witnesses to
  the birth of Christ, asking "What is this lovely fragrance, wafting like
  to the scents of flowars in spring? What is this light so fair, so tender,
  breaking upon our wondaring eyes?" and imploring, "Shepherds, O
  haste with eager footsteps, seek the Saviour born today."

What is This Lovely Fragrance?

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Written by Irish composer, critic, and folk-song collector Herbert Hughes in 1909 and based on a traditional Irish tune ("The Maids of Mourne Shore"), "Down by the Salley Gardens" has long been a favorite of folk singers and has been arranged by composers including Benjamin Britten and John Rutter. This richly harmonized arrangement for four trombones opens with members of the ensemble entering one at a time and provides opportunities for both Trombone 1 and Trombone 4 (Bass) to shine on the simple but beautiful melody.

Down by the Salley Gardens

Trombone Quartet

An ideal prelude or offertory selection, this arrangement of a lovely,
  lyrical tune from the shape-note hymnal Southern Harmony (1835) features a
  statement of the melody by the soloist in verse 1, descant over the
  presentation of the tune by piano in verse 2, and recapitulation transposed
  one step higher in verse 3, with short, original interludes between
  verses.
    
    
    
    Suitable for euphonium, trombone, cello, or other tenor instrument;
  includes both bass clef and Bb treble clef solo parts.

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A late 19th century song that recounts the escape from Scotland of Bonnie Prince Charlie following his failed campaign to retake the throne of the united Kingdom, the Skye Boat Song quickly became popular in its own time, and it has enjoyed even greater renown since the folk music revival of the 1960s and the rising popularity of Celtic music in the late 20th and 21st centuries. This arrangement for brass quintet and percussion explores the tune in various keys and with various harmonizations. The percussion may be performed by two players  with one player on bodhran (Celtic drum) and another on triangle and suspended cymbals  or by a single player covering the parts on drum set. (A part for drum set is provided as well as the separate parts for bodhran and triangle/cymbal.)

Skye Boat Song

This lovely medley brings together the two tunes most often associated
  with the children's hymn, "Away in a Manger": CRADLE SONG (popular
  in the U.K.) and MUELLER (popular in the U.S.). An accessible, lyrical
  selection that's ideal for use both in worship and recital.

Away in a Manger

"An English Christmas" brings together four traditional,
  familiar carols in a cheerful, attractive arrangement. Including "Ding,
  Dong! Merrily on High," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,"
  "Here We Come A-Wassailing," and "Good King Wenceslas,"
  this arrangement is conservative in instrument ranges and technical demands,
  yet full of contrasts in textures, dynamics, and articulation, providing
  plenty of opportunities for the teaching of musical style and development of
  expression.

An English Christmas

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Ideal for use at Pentecost, at ordinations, and as an offertory or communion anthem at any time, "Breathe on Me, Breath of God" invokes the Holy Spirit and pleads for its presence, guidance, and sanctification of the petitioner.

Breathe on Me, Breath of God

This beloved spiritual, arranged for trombone and organ, is ideal as an
  offertory or communion selection in services of worship.

Let Us Break Bread Together

An allusion to Lamentations 1:12 ("Is it nothing to you, all ye that pass by? Behold, and see if there be any sorrow like unto my sorrow...."), "Have, Have Ye No Regard" is a setting for solo baritone, SATB voices, and organ of Robert Herrick's poem, "His Saviour's Words, Going to the Cross." Ideal for Holy Week / Good Friday services.

Have, Have Ye No Regard?

A festive selection for your quintet's Christmas-time performances, this
  arrangement of a sprightly West-English traditional song features the voices
  of the brass quintet in various combinations, keys, and harmonizations,
  echoing the strains of wassail-singers across time and place.

The Gloucestershire Wassail

Featuring a short fanfare and introduction, with fanfare echoed at the conclusion, this arrangement of the United States National Anthem is ideal as an opener for patriotic and general concerts by school and community bands.

The Star-Spangled Banner

John Campbell's (1845-1914) metrical paraphrase of one of the most
  beautiful and comforting psalms is given a fresh treatment in this gentle,
  pastoral setting for SATB voices and piano. Mostly unison and two-part
  harmony, with 3- and 4-part harmony in the final verse.

Unto the Hills

SATB Octavo

The Coventry Carol is an English Christmas carol dating from the 16th
  century that depicts the events recounted in the second chapter of Matthew,
  referring specifically to the Massacre of the Innocents, in which the Judean
  king, Herod, told by the Magi (Wise Men) of a newly born King of the Jews,
  orders all male infants under two years of age in Bethlehem to be killed. The
  narrative takes the form of a lullaby sung by mothers of the doomed children.
  
    
    
    
    In this reflective, meditative arrangement for horn and piano, a short,
  original introduction evokes the iweeping and loud lamentationi of the
  mothers, then transitions to the tune, which is presented in three verses.

The Coventry Carol

Horn in F Solo

"Adam Lay Ybounden" or "Adam lay i-bowndyn" is a Middle English poem dating to approximately 1400. Of unknown authorship, it recalls the Fall of Man as recounted in the Book of Genesis, chapter 3, and celebrates the redemption of the world by the birth, death, and resurrection of Christ. Quick to rehearse and easily singable — ideal for a service of lessons and carols at Advent or Christmas.

Adam Lay Ybounden

SAB Octavo

Every member of the ensemble will enjoy a lyrical part to play in this
  arrangement of a popular 19th-century gospel song, which is fitting as a
  prelude, offertory, or special musical selection in worship, and ideal as a
  lyrical selection on recitals.

Higher Ground

Introduce your audience to a Christmas carol that, perhaps, is new to
  them with this beautiful tune that features attractive harmonies, tonal
  contrasts, and dynamic contrasts.

Irish Carol

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