\\\"Resonet in Laudibus\\\" (\\\"Let the voice of praise resound\\\") is a Medieval carol known in Europe at least since its appearance in the Moosburg Gradual of 1360, and probably much earlier. Today, it is well-known as the tune accompanying the text of the traditional German carol, \\\"Joseph Lieber, Joseph Mein\\\" (\\\"Joseph Dearest, Joseph Mine\\\") and John Mason Neale\\\'s \\\"Christ Was Born on Christmas Day.\\\"

The tune appears in the Medieval songbook, Piae Cantiones (Pious Songs), compiled by the Finnish priest and headmaster Jaakko Suomalainen (aka Jacobus Finno, or \\\"James the Finn\\\") and published in 1582. Ralph Vaughan Williams harmonized the tune and included it in the English Hymnal (1906), of which he was music editor.

This lovely, lilting tune is an ideal vehicle for a sonorous arrangement for brass quintet.

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?The King of Love My Shepherd Is? is a metrical paraphrase of Psalm 23, written by the Anglican cleric and hymn-writer Sir Henry Williams Baker (1821-1877) for the second edition of Hymns Ancient and Modern (1868), of which he was editor as well as contributor. Baker's hymn has been described as perhaps the most beautiful of the many versions of the beloved psalm, and it has been said that the author's own last words before dying were the third stanza:

Perverse and foolish oft I strayed,
But yet in love He sought me,
And on His shoulder gently laid,
And home, rejoicing, brought me.

Originally, the hymn was paired with the tune DOMINUS REGIT ME, written by Baker's friend John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876) specifically for Baker's text. Later, Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) sought to republish the hymn in The English Hymnal (1906), of which he was editor, and was denied the right to use Dykes's tune. He then paired Baker?s text with his own arrangement of an Irish traditional air, ST. COLUMBA.

It is on ST. COLUMBA that this arrangement for brass quintet is based. Following a short introduction, the tune is presented three times: first, by trumpets in a modal melodic/harmonic fashion; next, by low brass trio evoking Vaughan Williams' familiar harmonization; and finally, in a broad, full presentation by the entire ensemble, followed by a quiet, peaceful ending.

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?Shepherds? Rocking Carol? is a traditional Czechoslovakian folk tune (?Hajej, nynej, Jezisku?) with lyrics loosely translated by the Anglican clergyman, Percy Dearmer. With Ralph Vaughan Williams, Dearmer was co-editor of The English Hymnal (1906) as well as The Oxford Book of Carols (1928), in which his translation, ?Little Jesus, Sweetly Sleep,? appears with the Czech tune.

This arrangement for young/developing band is an ideal vehicle for the budding oboist, featuring the oboe on melody in the first presentation of the tune and recapitulating at the work?s end. (A clarinet solo / substitute for oboe part is provided.)

Although conservative in range and technical demands, ?Shepherds? Rocking Carol? incorporates a variety of instrumental, dynamic, and harmonic contrasts that make it both simple and elegant, and ideal for developing musicianship in every section of the band.

What can be more fun than playing Christmas Carols during the festive season?

David Mathie has arranged 25 Christmas Carol Favorites for Tuba Quartet (2 Euph & 2 Tubas) in easily played keys, all in bass clef, in hymnal style, perfect for sing-alongs. Your congregation/audience will join in to help you fill the room or the great outdoors with the glorious sounds of Christmas.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Angels We Have Heard on High

2. Away in a Manger

3. Bring a Torch

4. Coventry Carol

5. Deck the Halls

6. The First Noel

7. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen

8. Good King Wenceslas

9. Good Christian Men, Rejoice

10. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

11. The Holly and the Ivy

12. I Saw Three Ships

13. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear

14. Joy to the World

15. Lo, How a Rose E?er Blooming

16. O Come, All Ye Faithful

17. O Little Town of Bethlehem

18. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

19. Silent Night

20. Sussex Carol

21. Wassail Song

22. We Wish You a Merry Christmas

23. We Three Kings

24. What Child Is This?

25. While Shepherds Watched

One of the most widely used hymns in the Christian hymnal has now been freshly arranged for a Trombone solo with Organ accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church setting. Can be used at various times throughout the liturgical year but especially during Lent. An accompaniment track is also available.

25 hymns are specially arranged for the Middle C 5-finger position. The hymns begin with the simplest concepts and gradually add new concepts such as accidentals, key signatures, eighth notes, and melodic arrangements.Each hymn includes chord symbols, if the teacher would like to accompany the student.Finger numbers included.This makes a great sight-reading book for students who are familiar with the old hymns.HYMNS INCLUDED In This Primer HymnalJoyful, Joyful, We Adore TheePraise God, From Whom allBlessings FlowJesus Loves MeBrethren, We Have Met to WorshipFaith of our FathersCome, Christians, Join to SingAbide With MeAt CalvaryCome Thou Fount of Every BlessingMine Eyes Have Seen the GloryJesus is the Sweetest Name I KnowGod is so GoodHoly, Holy, HolyWhat Wondrous Love is ThisCome, Ye Thankful People, ComeWhen I SurveyO Sacred Head, Now WoundedAmazing GraceCrown Him With Many CrownsNothing But the BloodO For a Thousand Tongues to SingPraise Him! Praise Him!Showers of BlessingPraise to the Lord, the AlmightyJust as I Am.