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This beautiful setting of Amazing Grace progressively builds from an initial feeling of intense inward amazement at God's grace 'that saved a wretch like me'. The music gradually builds toward a bright crescendoing declaration of 'when we've been there 10,000 years, bright shining as the sun...' - which sounds as though the skies have opened for us to look up and see a glimpse of heaven itself. This is an emotional piece that greatly enhances this timeless music, and its sacred message. Additional parts are included for alternate instrumentation consisting of Alto Sax (for F Horn), and Tenor Sax (for Trombone I). An excellent alternative configuration for the standard brass quintet could consist of two Trumpets, Alto and Tenor Saxes, and Bass Guitar.

Amazing Grace (for brass quintet)

2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone Quintet

This arrangement  is a beautiful and unique setting of this familar Christmas carol. The use of strings (and optional Glockenspiel) embellish its beautiful, and all-important, nocturnal setting. The optional Glockenspiel helps create a vision of a bright and starring sky. This piece is well-within the skill level of most string quartets. Optional instrumentation includes Viola for Violin II, and Cello for Viola. A Bass Guitar (warmly configured) can be used instead of Cello.

Silent Night - for String Quartet (with optional glockenspiel)

Violin, Viola, Cello Quartet

This string-setting is unique in its transformation from the usual hymn-like setting, to a graceful and melodically flowing style. This piece creates a musical progression from the somber "Were you there when they crucified my Lord" toward a final joyful and emphatic presentation on the thought "Were you there when God raised Him from the dead".

Were You There?

String Quartet

This arrangement for brass quintet is a refreshing presentation of this old favorite hymn. The style develops from a thoughtful hymn-like beginning, to an easy swing, then to a full-out swing with an optional tambourine, and, finally, to a quiet meditative ending. Alternate instrumentation consisting of Alto Sax (Horn in F), Tenor Sax (for Trombone), and Bass Guitar (for Tuba) creates a very nice musical texture and is another great way to present this piece. This arrangement is well-suited for many venues, and is readily playable by community, or church quintets.

Just a Closer Walk with Thee (for Brass Quintet)

Brass Quintet

This arrangement for brass quartet is a refreshing presentation of this old hymn. The style develops from a thoughtful hymn-like beginning, to an easy swing, then to a full-out swing with an optional tambourine, and finally to a meditative ending. Alternate instrumentation consisting of Horn in F or Tenor Sax (for Trombone I), and Bass Guitar (for Trombone II) creates a nice musical texture and is another great way to present this piece. This arrangement is well-suited for many venues, and is readily playable by many community or church ensembles.

Just a Closer Walk with Thee (for Brass Quartet)

Brass Quartet

This arrangement for brass quintet begins by developing the typical emotional feeling of peaceful longing consistent with verse one of the original lyrics. It then turns celebratory consistent with verse two - "We shall sing on that beautiful shore!" The piece climaxes with an emphatic refrain and coda which underscore the forthcoming celebration - "When we shall meet on that beautiful shore!" An optional Tambourine can add to this celebratory style. Alternate instrumentation is provided consisting of Alto Sax (for F Horn), and Tenor Sax ( for Trombone). In addtion, a Trombone or Bass Guitar can play the Tuba part as written. An alternate ensemble consisting of saxophones and a Bass Guitar (along with the two trumpets) can create an exciting and unique musical texture.

In the Sweet By-and-By (for brass quintet)

This brass setting is unique in its transformation from the usual hymn-like style to a graceful and melodically flowing style. This piece creates a progression from the somber "Were you there when they crucified my Lord" toward a final joyful and emphatic presentation on the thought "Were you there when God raised Him from the dead!" This is a beautiful piece for Christian worship gatherings or sacred concerts - especially during the Easter/Lenten season.

Were You There - (for Brass Quintet)

This arrangement for string quartet powerfully embellishes the heartfelt intent of this well-known hymn. As the music progresses, the use of a countermelody elevates the music's emotional intensity by soaring high above the melody. It seems to want us to elevate our gaze toward the heavens in search of the source of this "faithfulness".

Great is Your Faithfulness

This arrangement takes the original organ score with vocal solo, and transforms it into a string quintet with solo Oboe, Violin, or Voice. This arrngement is faithful to the original score and is readily playable by most church string ensembles.

O Lord Most Holy (Panis Angelicus) for string quintet (with solo Oboe, Violin, or Voice)

String Sextet

This arrangement combines the "Cradle Song" and the Meuller" melodies in a string setting. An optional (although highly recommended) glockenspiel creates a nocturnal mood from the high, star-like glockenspiel sound. Other availablehigh pitched percussion, or flute may also be effectively used. The separate string parts are woven together and flow in a manner that compliments the peaceful and nocturnal setting of this traditional Christmas carol.

Away in a Manger (for string quartet)

This brass arrangement creates an energetic presentation of this well-known song in a swing-like style. Light percussion can be added with the optional tambourine part. This fun piece will be enjoyed by widely-varied audiences.

This Little Light of Mine (for brass quartet)

Brass Ensemble

This beautiful setting for string quintet progressively builds from an initial feeling of intense heartfelt amazement at God's grace '...that saved a wretch like me!' to a final bright declaration of 'When we've been there 10,000 years, bright shining as the sun, we,ve no less days...' with a powerful upward modulation which sounds as though the bright skies have suddenly opened for us to look up and see heaven itself. This is an emotional piece which greatly enhances this timeless music and its sacred message. An alternate viola part (for violin III) is provided.

Amazing Grace (for string quintet)

String Quintet

This setting for string quintet is unique in its transformation from the usual hymn-like setting to a gracefully melodic style. This piece creates a musical progression from the somber "Were you there when they crucified my Lord", toward a final joyful and emphatic presentation on the thought, "Were you there when God raised Him from the dead!". This is a beautiful piece for any Christian worship gathering, or sacred concert - especially during the Lenten season, or Easter.

Were You There - (for string quintet)

This string quintet arrangement beautifully presents both the "The Cradle Song" and the "Meuller Melody". The parts are woven together and flow in a manner that compliments the peaceful and nocturnal setting of this beautiful Christmas carol. This piece is easy to play and is well-suited for many Christian church and school ensembles during the Christmas season.

Away in a Manger (for string quintet)

This arrangement is a refreshing presentation of this old gospel hymn in a more flowing and upbeat style. Although the original hymn has several verses, this arrangement develops just two sections to capture the intent of all the verses. The first section, in 3/4 time, reflects the somber tone associated with Christ's crucifixion and death, and the awe felt by George Bennard as he reflected on the cross and its meaning. The section section, in 4/4 time, takes on a more joyful style which focuses on God's grace through Christ's death and resurrection. This happy, yet somewhat restrained dance-like style swing rhythm, accomplishes this in a most meaningful way. The piece ends in a quiet and thoughtful manner reflective of the cross "...on a hill far away...".

The Old Rugged Cross (for Brass Quintet)

This arrangement presents this well-known hymn for Christmas or Advent in a new and refreshing style that is so beautifully enabled by a string quartet. The piece begins with an anticipatory style reflective of the lyrics "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel...". It then builds to a celebratory style reflective of the refrain's "Rejoice, Rejoice...". Then, as the piece closes, it calms to a warm and introspective style similar to the beginning. This piece is well-suited for church and school quartets or larger ensembles.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - for String Quartet

2 Violins, Viola, Cello Quartet

This beautiful setting of Amazing Grace progressively builds from an initial feeling of intense inward amazement at God's grace 'that saved a wretch like me'. The music gradually builds toward a bright crescendoing declaration of 'when we've been there 10,000 years, bright shining as the sun...' - which sounds as though the skies have opened for us to look up and see a glimpse of heaven itself. This is an emotional piece that greatly enhances this timeless music, and its sacred message.

Amazing Grace - for Brass Quartet

This brass arrangement creates an energetic presentation of this well-known song in a swing-like style. Light percussion can be added using the optional Tambourine part. This fun piece will be enjoyed by widely-varied audiences.

This Little Light of Mine (for brass quintet)

This arrangement is a novel and refreshing presentation of this old gospel hymn in a more flowing and upbeat style. Although the original hymn has several verses, this arrangement develops just two sections to capture the intent of all verses. The first section, in 3/4 time, reflects the somber tone associated with Christ's crucifixion and death, and the awe felt by George Bennard as he reflected on the cross and its meaning. The second section, in 4/4 time, takes on a more joyful and upbeat style which focuses on Christ's resurrection. This happy, yet somewhat restrained dance-like swing rhythm, accomplishes this emotion in a most meaningful way. The piece ends in a quiet and thoughtful manner reflective of "a hill far away".

The Old Rugged Cross (for Brass Quartet)

This popular children's song is presented in a more mature and thoughtful manner using a graceful melodic style over a beautiful harmonic foundation. These musical elements enhance the heartfelt message of Jesus' love for 'me' (us). This refreshing style brings new excitement to this time-tested song. It is welll within the abilities of many church and school string quartets. Audiences in Christian worship gatherings, and other settings, will appreciate how it expresses the song's well-known message.

Jesus Loves Me (for string quartet) arr. Ivan R. Brand

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