This beautiful Christmas carol has been a source of inspiration since the late 15th Century. Originally called ‘Noel Nouvelet’, it became a worldwide favorite early in the 17th century and has remained popular ever since. While retaining all of the

Back in 1873, “Mrs. Joseph F. Knapp (Phoebe) composed a melody and played it over to me two or three times on the piano. She then asked what it said. Fanny Crosby replied, “Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!” These words became the tune’s inspiration.

This trumpet solo with piano accompaniment is based on a traditional gospel song. The arrangement is from the teaching files of Monty Budahl and is useful for vesper, offertory, and special. This arrangement of the hymn tune will provide an interesting variation in playing styles for the intermediate player.

This trumpet solo with piano accompaniment is based on a classic hymn tune. The simple variations with add interest for the younger horn player. The arrangement is from the teaching files of Monty Budahl and is useful for vesper, offertory, and special.

This trumpet solo with piano accompaniment is based on a nautical themed gospel song. The arrangement is from the teaching files of Monty Budahl and is useful for vesper, offertory, and special. This simple arrangement of the hymn tune will provide an interesting challenge for the developing player. The simpler variations with the longer length make this arrangement very useable as an offertory by a developing player.

This brass solo with piano, this piece is written in march style displaying great resolve. The central sections present new thematic material followed by modified titled hymn materials giving a sense of unity to the piece. It ends with a solid flourish.

A solo with piano accompaniment. After a solid introduction the arrangement presents the melody with a simple statement. After several melodic statements the soloist then presents itself with a delightful counterline. It is finalized with declamation.