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Hymns for congregational singing
...Chamber ensembles
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A B
Title Instrumentation/Description Stanzas; Keys; Diff Level $ Prefix Cat #
All Creatures of our God and King 2 tpt, hn, bone, tuba, org. Stately intro; 1: firm, commanding; 2: sweeping runs in str/ww; 3: bright, flowing, mel. in tenor; br fanfares on refrain; 4: singing ctr mel over hymn; 5: regal, triumphant. 4 Stanzas; D; 3 $20 hyBRko54 A00004
All Glory, Laud and Honor 3 tpt, hn, 2 bone, B bone, tuba, org. Opt modulation/intro from "In the Name of the Lord". 1: solid, full, regal; 2: dance-like to paint the lyrics (celebrating angels); 3: celebratory, triumphant. 3 stanzas; Bb; 3 $25 hyBRko83 A00012
All Hail the Power of Jesus Name (Coronation) Solo tpt descant; 1: marked by fanfare figures; 2: an embellishment of stanza 1; 3: lyrical but powerful ctr mel above the melody. 3 Stanzas; G; 3 $5 hyBRko13 A00005
Alleluia, Alleluia
Hymn of Joy, view all versions
2 tpt, 2 bone, B bone, tuba, org. 1: solid, straight-forward; 2: strong, powerful 2 stanzas; G; 2+ $20 hyBRko62 H00011
Angels We Have Heard on High 2 hn, 2 tpt, 2 bone, tuba, org. Overall: builds to last cadence; 1: sweetly; 2: bright, jouous builds to refrain which is exuberant; 3: regal, becoming more triumphant to the end. 3 Stanzas; F; 3 $20 hyBRko73 A00010
Be Exalted © 3 tpts. Extended intro begins with just tpts, ending with tpt 1 and org. Trumpets tacet on verse. Chorus features highly contrapuntal lines weaving through the harmony. 1 Stanza; Bb; 2+ $20 hyBRko32 B00003
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C D E F
Title Instrumentation/Description Stanzas; Keys; Diff Level $ Prefix Cat #
Christ the Lord is Risen Today 2 tpts. 1: melody divided between tpts; 2: marked by imitative, antiphonal motives; 3: tacet; 4: motives from stanza 2 are elaborated, building strength and intensity to end. 4 stanzas; C; 4 $8 hyBRko24 C00003
Christ the Lord is Risen Today 2 tpt, 2 bone, tuba, timp. 1: solid, straight-forward; 2: simple but stately; 3: exuberant solos traded between voices, ending in a fanfare; 4: marken by rising triumphant swells of sound; 5: marchlike regal fanfares grow to 6: exuberant ct lines over highly technical tuba line drive enthusiastically to end. 6 stanzas; C; 5 $25 hyBRko65 C00004
Crown Him King of Kings 3 tpt, hn, 2 bone, tuba, org. Intro: triumphant; 1: solid, grows to 2: regal, majestic. 2 stanzas; Ab; 3+ $20 hyBRko83 C00010
Crown Him with Many Crowns 2 tpt, hn, 2 bone, tuba, org. 1: solid; regal fanfares; 2: mel in tenor under ceremonial tpt lines, all moves exuberantly to the end. 3 stanzas; D; 2+ $20 hyBRko53 C00011
Crown Him with Many Crowns 2 tpt, 2 bone, tuba, org. 1: solid; regal fanfares; 2: mel in tenor under ceremonial tpt lines, all moves exuberantly to the end. 3 stanzas; D; 2+ $20 hyBRko43 C00012
Emmanuel For cl, sop sx, flugel (tpt), org- sung in a reflective Christmaas eve service. 1x: subtle, transparent lowing lines fill the harmony, growing in quiet determination, but resolving to a quiet ending. 2 stanzas; C; 3+ $20 hyMIko34 E00002
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G H
Title Instrumentation/Description Stanzas; Keys; Diff Level $ Prefix Cat #
God of Our Fathers Solo tpt descant. 1: rhythmic fanfare figures based on the standard triplet intro; 2: lyrical but stately ctr mel; 3: extended, articulated fanfare lines embellish the melodic line; 4: powerful, lyrical ctr mel brings strength to the final stanza. 4 stanzas; Eb; 3+ $5 hyBRko13 G00002
Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise 2 tpt, 2bone, tuba, timp, org. Intro is full hymn; 1: solid, inviting; 2: celebratory rising lines outline harmony; 3: light but exuberant; 4: regal celebratory, drives to end. 4 stanzas; G; 3+ $25 hyMIko63 H00010
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 2 tpt, 2 bone, Bbone, Tuba, org. 1: solid, straight-forward with fanfares in refrain; 2: celebratory fanfares over a driving bass grows to a triumphant close. 2 stanzas; F; 3 $25 hyBRko63 H00002
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing For Picc. Tpt, timp (opt), org. 1: tpt/timp interject melodic fanfare-like figures; 2L lively tpt lines, timp outlines cadences; 3: embellished, regaal fanfares over a walking base in organ. Key of Eb. 2 stanzas; E; 4 $25 hyMIko63 H00003
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing for Picc. Tpt, timp (opt), org. 1: tpt/timp interject melodic fanfare-like figures; 2L lively tpt lines, timp outlines cadences; 3: embellished, regaal fanfares over a walking base in organ. Key of F. 2 stanzas; F; 4 $10 hyMIko24 H00004
Hymn of Joy
Hymn of Joy, view all versions
2 tpt, 2 bone, B bone, tuba, org. 1: solid, straight-forward; 2: strong, powerful 2 stanzas; G; 2+ $20 hyBRko62 H00011
Hymn of Joy
Hymn of Joy, view all versions
2 tpt, org. 1: solid, straight-forward; 2: light, lively motifs throughout; 3: melody; 4: stufdy, powerful 4 stanzas; G; 2+ $20 hyBRko22 H00012
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I J K L M
Title Instrumentation/Description Stanzas; Keys; Diff Level $ Prefix Cat #
I Love You Lord © 2 fl, 2 cl, tpt, bone, str. 1: warm, reflective; 2: orchestration reduced throughout until only the organ is left in the last 2 meas. 2 stanzas; F; 2 $25 hyCHkbF2 I00001
I Love You Lord © 1: reflective, small orchestration: 2 fl, 2 cl, tpt, Vln I & II, org 1 stanza; F; 2 $30 hyMIko72 I00002
In the Name of the Lord © 3 tpt, hn, 3 bone, tuba, org. 1: marked by rising fanfare-like fills at cadences, driving to solid, proclamatory ending; 2: begins with subdued excitement, gradually opening up to an unrestrained final cadence. 2 stanzas; Ab; 3 $25 hyBRko83 I00003
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly For sop sx. 1: flowing lines sweetly intertwine the harmony; 2: begins w/ peaceful ctr mel and moves to more active lyrical line. The part is high and can be heard over the congregation - composed for a reflective Christmas Eve service. 2 stanzas; G; 2+ $5 hyWWko12 I00006
Jesus, My Strength, My Hope Solo Tpt Descant. 1: melody; 2: rhythmic, melodic fills respond to the melody; 3: tacet; 4: exclamatory ctr mel peppered with rhythmic figures - fervent tone. 3 stanzas; Db; 2+ $5 hyBRko12 J00001
Joy to the World 2 tpt, 2 bone, Bbone, tuba, org. Intro: bright, inviting; 1: mel in tenor under celebratory tpt lines; 2: marked by exultative rhythmic fanfare figures; 3: becomes increasingly exuberant to end. 2 stanzas; D; 3 $20 hyBRko63 J00002
Joy to the World 2 tpt, bone, Bbone, tuba, timp, org. Intro: bright, inviting; 1: melody in tenor under celbratory ornamentation in tpt lines; 2: jubilant; 3: subdued harmonic outlines grow to 4: unrestrained celebration. 4 stanzas; D; 3 $20 hyMIko63 J00003
Joy to the World For piccolo tpt, org. (Key of C) Overall: unrestrained. Intro: begins with unaccompanied tpt, joined by organ; 1: embellished interjections; 2: higher than 1, triumphant, powerful lines over melody; 3: unrelenting motion in lines bring to a powerful close. Not for the casual picc tpt player. 4 stanzas; C; 4 $5 hyBRko14 J00004
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee ©
Hymn of Joy, view all versions
3 tpt, 2 bone, Bbone, tuba, timp, org. Intro: strong, firm, inviting; 1: solid, full; 2: mel in tenor with celebratory ctr lines/fanfares in tpts, moves to a triumphant close. 2 stanzas; G; 2+ $20 hyMIko82 J00006
Majesty © 2 tpt, 2 bone, tuba, org. Overall shape: begins soft, building in elaboration and exuberance to the end. Twice through; Bb; 3 $20 hyBRko53 M00001
Majesty © 3 tpt, hn, 2 bone, Bbone, tuba, org. 1x: proclamatory; 2: gros in intensity and fullness to a jubilant, majestic ending. Twice through; Bb; 3 $20 hyBRko83 M00002
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N O P Q
Title Instrumentation/Description Stanzas; Keys; Diff Level $ Prefix Cat #
O Come, All Ye Faithful tpt (Flug), 2 bones, Bbone, str, perc, org. Overall somewhat subdued. Composed for an intimate Christmas eve, candlelight service. 1: Joy in anticipation; 2: Light, melodic; 3: Hushed excitement; Coda: brings the ending down to a quiet ending. 3 stanzas; G; 2 $20 hyMIko82 O00003
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty 2 Trumpet Descant, org. 1: melodic elaboration; 2: motivic fanfares pass between players, cresting in middle; 3: simple, mellow lines prepare for 4:imitative motives building to a celebratory ending. 4 stanzas; F; 3+ $8 hyBRko22 P00005
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R S
Title Instrumentation/Description Stanzas; Keys; Diff Level $ Prefix Cat #
Rise Up, O Church of God Solo Trumpet Descant, org. 1: melody; 2: regal ctr mel; 3: rhythmic fanfares building to 4: embellished triumphant arpeggiated figures to end. 4 stanzas; Bb; 2+ $5 hyBRko12 R00003
Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above 2 tpt, hn, 2 bone, tuba, org & pno. 1: solid, full; 2: light, transparent and childlike to match the lyrics; 4: jubilant, grows in fullness to celebratory ending. 3 stanzas (1,2,4); D; 3 $20 hyBRkb53 S00004
Silent Night Flug (tpt), 3 bone. Overall, intimate. Composed to be played outdoors following a quiet ending to a candlelight Christmas eve service. Keyboard acc is not needed. Intro: brief, warm; 1: straightforward, solid; 2: sweet, peaceful, calming ctr mel in flugelhorn. 2 stanzas; Bb; 2 $15 hyBRna32 S00003
Soldiers of Christ Arise Solo tpt descant. 1: melody; 2: stately ctr melody; 4: tacet; 5: solid fanfare lines rising to final cadence. 4 stanzas (1,3,4,5); D; 2 $5 hyBRko12 S00005
Stand Up and Bless the Lord 2 trumpets, org. 1: melody elaborated between parts; 2: tacet; 4: melodic lines grow in intensity to 5: tone becomes firm and grows in strength to end. 4 stanzas (1,2,4,5); F; 3 $8 hyBRko23 S00008
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T U V
Title Instrumentation/Description Stanzas; Keys; Diff Level $ Prefix Cat #
The Solid Rock 3 tpt descant. 1: melody shared between parts; 2: imitative counterpoint outlines harmony - becomes a solid fanfare; 3: last stanza is exuberant - technical in all parts, building tp end over a powerful bass in the organ part. 3 stanzas; F; 4 $8 hyBRko34 T00005
The Solid Rock 2 tpt descant. 1: melodic line shared between parts, harmony at refrain; 2: graceful ctr melodies move trhough harmony; 3: lively motives bounce between the partsgrowing in strength to an exuberant ending. 3 stanzas; F; 3 $8 hyBRko23 T00006
The Solid Rock Solo tpt descant. 1: melody; 2: tacet to refrain which adds strenght through rhythmic figures; 3: melodious ctr mel moves to refrain where tone gaines strength to the end over a walking bass. 3 stanzas; F; 2+ $5 hyBRko12 T00007
Thine is the Glory 2 tpt, 2 bone, tuba, timp, org. Intro: builds in expectancy to 1: solid, w/ a decorative bass line; 2: brass lines imitate a "calling out" a "seeking" to support the lyrics; 3: jubilant, celebratory, triumphant. 3 stanzas; 1-2 inDb, 3 in Eb; 4 $20 hyMIko64 T00004
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Title Instrumentation/Description Stanzas; Keys; Diff Level $ Prefix Cat #
What Child Is This? For cl or s.sx. 1: flowing lines are cheerful, lighthearted; 2: lyrical, lilting, almost whimsical with delight. 3 stanzas; e min; 3+ $5 hyWWko13 W00004
What Child is This? 2 tpt, 2 bone, B bone, tuba, org. Overall, somewhat subdued, composed for a candlelight service on Christmas eve. 1: warm, begins with solo organ joined by a subtle counterpoint in tpt, refrain opens up but w/out force; 2: ctr mel in tpt and tuba to emulate lyrics; refrain is tender, given by the bass cleff instr; 3: full but sweet, grows to refrain which is firm but with freedom of expression of worship. 3 stanzas; e min; 3 $20 hyBRko63 W00005
Ye Ransomed Sinners, Hear 2 Trumpet Descant, org. Key of Ab. Setting intended for players to be on different sides of congregation. 1& 2: melody shared between parts; 3: simple fanfares grow in complexity through 4 and 5which includes overlapping motives growing to a powerful close. 5 stanzas; Ab; 4 $10 hyBRko24 Y00001
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Title Instrumentation/Description Stanzas; Keys; Diff Level $ Prefix Cat #
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee © 3 tpt, 2 bone, Bbone, tuba, timp, org. Intro: strong, firm, inviting; 1: solid, full; 2: mel in tenor with celebratory ctr lines/fanfares in tpts, moves to a triumphant close. 2 stanzas; G; 2+ $20 hyMIko82 J00006
Hymn of Joy 2 tpt, 2 bone, B bone, tuba, org. 1: solid, straight-forward; 2: strong, powerful 2 stanzas; G; 2+ $20 hyBRko62 H00011
Hymn of Joy 2 tpt, org. 1: solid, straight-forward; 2: light, lively motifs throughout; 3: melody; 4: stufdy, powerful 4 stanzas; G; 2+ $8 hyBRko22 H00012

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