Music in 'Hymns' for Brass Band

Hallelujah

Composed by Leonard Cohen. Arranged by Christopher Bond.

This is a beautiful addition to the brass band repertoire and is suitable for bands of fourth section standard and higher.

The Irish Blessing, arr Stephen Bradnum

Arranged by Stephen Bradnum.

The Irish Blessing, Joyce Eilers Bacak, arr Stephen Bradnum The Irish Blessing is a celtic gem – the words of the traditional benediction aptly portrayed in music which is both affirming and uplifting.

Mid All The Traffic, arr Leonard Ballantine

Composed by Leonard Ballentine.

In this setting, the insightful words of John Oxenham's 'Mid all the traffic of the ways' are married to the beautiful American folk melody 'Shenandoah'.

The Smile

Composed by Matthew Hall.

The Smile is based largely on 3 favourite hymns Lord of All Hopefulness, The Old Rugged Cross and The Lord's My Shepherd.

Thou Gavest

Arranged by Alan Fernie.

Thou Gavest Alan Fernie

The Lord Bless You and Keep You

Composed by John Rutter. Arranged by Andrew Wainwright.

John Rutter’s popular choral benediction is based on Numbers 6:24-26, and has here been arranged for brass band by Andrew Wainwright. It is a setting of a biblical benediction, followed by an extended ‘Amen’.

It Is Well - Trombone Solo

Composed by Philip Bliss. Arranged by Kenneth Downie.

This is a beautiful arrangement for solo trombone of the wonderful 18th century hymn tune, It is well with my soul, the music for which was written by Philip Bliss to words by Horatio Spafford.

Horizon: The Promise of the Lord

Composed by Andrew Wainwright.

Horizon: The Promise of the Lord was written at the request of Bandmaster Stephen Cobb for The International Staff Band. It is based on the much loved hymn of the church, Cwm Rhondda (Guide me O thou great Jehovah).