SMS: Brass quartet for two trumpets and two trombones (opt horn and BHTC) and piano. The texture moves the thematic material between the upper and lower voices- generally in block harmony formats. This selection is a medley incorporating: “I Will Sing Of The Mercies,” “Hallelujah,” and “God Is So Good.” It concludes with a brief statement of “I Will Sing”.

SMS: Brass quartet for two trumpets and two trombones (opt horn and BHTC) and piano. The piece is straight forward with much of the interest in the thematic material alternating between the upper and ,lower instruments. The middle section is in unison, then breaking into a chordal structure. The ending section is spritely, concluding on a solid footing.

Brass quartet (2 trp, 2 trm, (opt horn and Bar TC)

SMS: Brass quartet for two trumpets and two trombones (opt horn and BHTC) The pieces starts out immediately in the nature of the original hymn in four part harmony. The next section is slower and very expressive with harmonic movement in all the parts, followed by the melody in the lower voices and a counter line in the trumpets. The final section is alla marcia growing to a final codetta that is strong in confidence and then relaxes into repose.

SMS: Brass quartet for two trumpets and two trombones (opt horn and BHTC) The open passage presents the melodic motif amongst the parts which sets it up for the first presentation of the melody in the trumpets with a gentle contrapuntal fill of the low brass. This continues throughout the entire section. The second section is rich in counterpoint with strong emotion with movement in all parts. The final section is reminiscent of the first which transition to a gentle coda establishing repose.

Brass quartet (2 trp, 2 trm, (opt horn and Bar TC)

Brass quartet (2 trp, 2 trm, (opt horn and Bar TC)

SMS: Brass quartet for two trumpets and two trombones (opt horn and BHTC). The opening section follows very much the manner of the original hymn with harmonic counterpoint to add interest. With a brief modulation the piece goes into a more solemn style reminiscent of the opening section. The third section is in a march style leading into the final section which establishes a sense of conclusion.

Brass quartet (2 trp, 2 trm, (opt horn and Bar TC)

Brass quartet (2 trp, 2 trm, (opt horn and Bar TC)