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My Anchor Holds
A brass quartet that begins with delightful counterpoint and then breaks into the tune in the trombone with a horn counterline which in turn is punctuated with the trumpet lines. The middle section opens with the horn offset by the other voices and then the melodic material is passed around among all voices. The final section becomes even more active and ends with a solid resolve. (Opt parts Trp for horn and Bar. TC for trombone.)
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God Leads His Dear Children Along
Written in a gentle and flowing manner, this brass quartet is scored for two trumpets, horn, trombone, and piano. It is written with very open voicing, giving each part a chance to express.
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Revive Us Again
An accompanied brass quartet comprised of two trumpets and two trombones, with optional horn and baritone TC parts. Beginning with an active introduction the bottom line presents the tune with gentle shadings from the other parts. Then the lines become more active with some antiphonal effects. All of a sudden the meter changes and the moods is smooth and solemn. After a short statement, the meter shifts back to the beginning style and shape- being more active, then moving to more solemnity. A new key takes place and the ensemble shifts to just a solo trumpet. Then, one by one, the other parts add in with more activity in counterpoint. The, the composition slows down and because more stately right to the end.
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Christ The Lord Is Risen Today
This is a brass trio with piano accompaniment. The brass scoring is for trumpet, horn or flugel horn, and trombone or baritone. The style is presented in a majestic manner first in block harmonies and then in a hocket structure. After a florid manner the piece follows a somewhat straight forward manner using fanfare motives in the upper parts the motion becomes more imitative. The final section is quite imitative and uses an overlayering of parts producing enjoyable passing around of the tune in a contrapuntal manner. With a final fanfare the piece concludes.
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It Is Well
This brass trio is score for trumpet, horn (with trumpet sub), trombone (with Bar. TC sub) and piano. It is a piece that features the trombone part musch as a soloist. It begins with an open sound in the horn and piano with motives passed around amongst the brass parts. The middle section is more active with obligati passages that are responsoral with a concluding section that gives a sense of peace.
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Three Scenes From Bethlehem
A brass trio for trumpet, horn and trombone with opt. Trp. And baritone parts which is rather unique. The piece is a medley of “O Little Town Of Bethlehem,” “We Three Kings,” and “Joy To The World.” The piece optionally incorporates read scripture…
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Only A Sinner
A brass trio scored for trumpet, horn (opt. trp.) and trombone, (opt BHTC), The introduction opens with a motive that is passed amongst the three parts, The first presentation of the tune is likewise fragmented and passed around the ensemble giving a lot of interest- this carries on throughout the whole first section. The second section’s emphasis is given to the trombone and later handed over to the upper voices. A modulation takes place where the style is much like the introduction. This continues on until the coda where it begins quietly and builds to a statement of affirmation.
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In The Garden
A brass trio for trumpet, horn and trombone with optional parts for trumpet and baritone. A somewhat straightforward piece from the standpoint of melody but it has a constantly evolving sense of texture. It’s as if a person were walking through a garden and reflecting on the surroundings and the implications of what they mean.
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Blessed Be The Name
For two trumpets, trombone, and piano, this brass trio is much in the style of a march. The tune is passed around amongst the parts giving color, while at other times the parts move in a very triadic fashion. It would serve well as a special number.
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The Cleansing Wave
A brass trio scored for trumpet, horn (opt. trp.) and trombone, (opt BHTC), the introduction uses the opening passes of the hymn and then modulates upward to the hymn now harmonized where it modulates even further now with more counterpoint amongst the voices. The middle section of the work modulates even further to a rather fughetta like setting. After yet another modulation the piece introduces music from “Jesus Paid It All” and then motivically develops to the Coda where the piece ends in repose.
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Power And Glory Medley
An accompanied brass duet for trumpet and trombone (Opt. horn and Baritone). A brief introduction in the piano gives readily to the duet lines presenting the melody (Power In The Blood) alternated by phrase. A short transition and the trombone presents new material based on (Glory To His Name) giving over to the trumpet to complete it. A change of pace leading up to a modulation and now a cheerful rendition (Heaven Came Down) presented in an imitation format. Little motifs of the theme construct the Coda where it leads to an uplifting conclusion.
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Are You Washed In The Blood?
This piece is scored for trumpet, trombone, and piano with optional horn and baritone parts. The piece is presented in a vigorous manner with the melodic material passed back and forth between the duet parts.
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What A Friend
An unaccompanied brass duet for trumpet and trombone (opt. Horn) This pieces uses subtle imitative devices and moving counterpoint between the parts. It ends with a sense of quiet confidence.
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Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah
This is an unaccompanied brass duet written in a majestic style with melodic alterations. At times interest is added by the imitative interplay of parts and continues so until the final statement.
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My Anchor Holds
This solo is in a march style throughout. It begins with little fanfare figures in the piano and then as it progress the soloist and piano exchange rolls. The second section is in a variation style while the third section is more expressive. The final section is more boisterous ending on a solid footing.
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A Mighty Fortress
This tuba solo begins with melodic variation with various rhythmic devices. The middle section augments the melody, and then concludes much the way it began.
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Lead On O King Eternal
Originally in a duple meter this arrangement very cleverly is in a 6-8 march style. It progresses in a rather processional manner and then transitions to a slower reflective expression. The piece returns to its former style and then ends on a declamatory note.
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Faith Is The Victory
This solo with piano starts out in a march triumphal style with a short introduction. The first section is stated in a rather familiar rendition of the melody in variated rhythmic devices. The middle section is a complete change of pace being slower and expressive. With a tempo increase the pieces orients itself back to the first style and tempo. The Coda starts at low ebb and and melodically grows until it ends on a high note- then a solid final figure.
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The Old Rugged Cross
Opening with a tender, contemplative statement, the embellished medley of this solo presents itself only to soar with a meaningful obbligato line, and then settle back into a sense of assurance that this grand old hymn exemplifies.
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My Faith Looks Up To Thee
After a brief introduction thetuba solo enters with the theme with a piano line that is rather alla-Baroque. The next section is presented in the piano with warm harmonic movement. The middle section is offered by the solo line in a mildly altered tune. This leads to a modulation with textures reminiscent of the previous two styles. The Coda is a majestic conclusion stating the theme of the title.
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Wonderful Words Of Life
An unaccompanied trombone quartet which begins which all four parts working together leading up to the first statement of the tune presented as a duet following by all four parts harmonizing together. The parts present themselves in a playful exchange of entrances. A breakup strain uses thematic motifs leading up to a modulation A new verse tosses the tune around amongst the parts, followed by the tune stated in four-part harmonies leading up to a final tag!
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The Bible Stands
An unaccompanied trombone (opt BHTC) trio begins from the “git-go” with the melody in the first part with parts two and three adding harmonic and rhythmic interest. A brief modulation and interlude leads into the next section after another modulation with the parts interplaying amongst themselves. Yet, another modulation with block harmonies giving over to yet another modulation and a final ending!
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Victory Through Grace
An unaccompanied trombone trio with optional baritone TC part. The introduction is based on a exuberant motive that leads into the first section which is a straight-forward melody with straight-forward harmonic support. This leads into the next section which gravitates to a different meter as well as key. The parts interplay giving a sense of constant movement. Another modulation takes place and the mood is one of victory and solidification. This continues until a triumphant motive of celebration and victory.
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How Firm A Foundation
This trombone trio with optional parts and piano, begins in a determined style. It moves throughout in a simple triadic motion. The harmonies are well blended and the style established to create a sense of firmness and stability.
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Take Time To Be Holy
A trombone trio with opt. BHTC that is unaccompanied. The introduction begins in a duple meter with unrelated thematic material. The first section is presented in a chordal fashion with pedal in the third part which takes over the melody at the chorus. A modulation takes place where the melodic line is in the second part with the other parts in a moving counter-fashion. The third section begins in a modulated move with the three parts interacting continually until the third part begins its pedal movement once again until a solemn end.