A beautiful chorale with hints of Aaron Copland, this traditional American Folk song will be a great addition to any brass ensemble. Grade 2 Along with the traditional brass instrumentation (Trumpet 1 and 2, Horn, Trombone and Tuba), there are substitution parts provided for: Alto Sax (for Trumpet 2) Alto Sax (for Horn) Trumpet 3 (for Horn) Trombone (for Horn) Baritone Treble Cleff/Tenor Sax (for Trombone) Baritone Sax (for Tuba) Horn (for Trombone)

This lively and moving suite of tradition Hanukkah melodies will charm and delight audiences of all faiths. Masterfully arranged, each movement will challenge the ensemble and present stylistic variations ranging from Klezmer to Bach and Palestrina inspired counterpoint. The four movements are as follows: I. Yemei Ha'Chanukah (Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah), II. Moaz Tzur (Rock of Ages), III. Ner Li (I Have a Candle), and IV. S'vivon Sov Sov Sov (Dreidel, Spin Spin Spin) / Dreidel Song. This work is certain to be a highlight of any Winter Holiday concert.

"Down to the River to Pray" (also known as "Down in the River to Pray," "Down in the Valley to Pray," and "The Good Old Way") is a 19th-century American folk hymn variously attributed as an African-American spiritual/slave song, Appalachian song, and gospel song. In recent years, it was popularized in the 2000 motion picture, "O Brother, Where Art Thou," and by folk/bluegrass performer Alison Kraus.

In this arrangement, the first three presentations, or verses, of the pentatonic tune employ simple, traditional harmony and limited instrumentation, evoking the simplicity of folk-singing style. Verse 4 is characterized by a direct key change up a fourth (from concert Eb to Ab) and more active harmonies. After a short, two-bar modulation up one more step to Bb major, the final verse begins with rising parallel harmonies under the melody in trumpet 1, and continues with more contemporary harmonies. The piece concludes with a simple "Amen"-like ending.

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This is the song designed for a time of decision. A beautiful arrangement that says with instruments, What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus. For Jesus paid it all. Sin had left a crimson stain He washed it white as snow. Yes! NOTHING but the blood of Jesus can wash our sins away. This is my favorite. I hope you enjoy. (Tell the trumpets it works better if they play on flugels). Grade 2 Along with the traditional brass instrumentation (Trumpet 1 and 2, Horn, Trombone and Tuba), there are substitution parts provided for: Alto Sax (for Trumpet 2) Alto Sax (for Horn) Trumpet 3 (for Horn) Trombone (for Horn) Baritone Treble Cleff/Tenor Sax (for Trombone) Baritone Sax (for Tuba) Horn (for Trombone)