hymns for

MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS

Published in mid-sized (8-1/2 x 7) format, Hymns for Multiple Instruments are constructed in three stave systems to make available melody, harmony, obligato, and countermelody lines. These arrangements of well-known hymns are designed to be used for church, school or individual performances indoors or out and can be adapted for band, orchestra, woodwind, choir, brass choir, or string ensemble. As few as three parts will make a viable trio, and trios will sound complete with the melody, obligato, and countermelody with , or without, keyboard instruments.

HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET SERIES OF

Hymns for Multiple Instruments by George E. Strombeck

Each instrumental book contains three staves, including: (1) melody, (2) a harmony part appropriate to the range of the instrument, and (3) an obligato for upper-voiced instruments or counterline for lower voiced instruments. The melody, alto, tenor, or bass lines are graded at the level 1.5, while the obligato and countermelody parts are graded between 2.0 and 2.5, intended for the advanced instrumentalist. Both obligato or counter-lines are completely optional. Part distribution options for each instrument can be found listed on the inside front cover. The individual books will NOT work as a trio, even with keyboard except the trumpet book. A medley can be formed by using the two hymns on the open facing pages, playing the hymn on the left page using the first ending only, then going directly to the other hymn on the right-hand page. Other possibilities might include using only brass, woodwinds, or strings on repeated verses. Or, try having all low voice instruments on melody, with everyone else on the alto line, or obligato part. Use your own creative instincts to develop other possibilities! May the use of these arrangements bring joy to our Lord, as you worship Him with instrumental music! The selections in HMI#2 are sequenced in the order of the Christmas story. The Narration Book (#13) allows groups to create an instrumental (or with vocal) cantata with the supplied narration in this book. Three versions are included: 1) a short version using four songs; 2) a medium version using eight songs; and 3) a long version using all twelve songs. See samples…

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PART DISTRIBUTION FOR MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS

The following chart identifies part distribution possibilities by book number for each instrument.

INSTRUMENT OBLIG. MELODY ALTO TENOR BASS COUNTERKeybd/Cond. Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 1 Book 1

Flute Book 2 Book 2 Book 2 Oboe Book 3 Book 3 Book 3

Bassoon Book 10 Book 10 Book 11 Book 10 Clarinet Book 4 Book 4 Book 4

Bass clarinet Book 4 Book 6 Alto sax Book 5 Book 5 Book 5

Tenor sax Book 9 Book 9 Book 9 Baritone sax Book 5 Book 6 Cornet/Trp. Book 7 Book 7 Book 7 (mod. W/trp’ing effects) French horn Book 8 Book 8 Book 8 Eb Alto horn Book 5 Book 5

Trombone Book 10 Book 10 Book 10 Baritone TC Book 9 Book 9 Book 6 Book 9 Baritone BC Book 10 Book 10 Book 11 Book 10 Tuba/Bass Book 11 Book 11

Bells Book 12 Percussion Bk12 SD Bk 12 BD

Timpani Book 12 Violin (adv.) Book 2 Book 2 Book 2

Violin Book 3 Book 3 Book 3 Viola Book 6 Cello Book 10 Book 10 Book 11 Book 10

String bass Book 11 Book 11

Table of Contents: Volume I Volume II

All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name O Come, All Ye Faithful Amazing Grace O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Crown Him With Many Crowns What Child Is This He Leadeth Me Away In A Manger Holy, Holy, Holy Silent Night, Holy Night

In The Sweet By and By O Little Town Of Bethlehem Like A River Glorious While Shepherds Watched/Flocks My Jesus I Love Thee Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing Angels We Have Heard On High Praise To The Lord Good Christian Men Rejoice

This Is My Father’s World We Three Kings Of Orient Are When We All Get To Heaven Joy To The World

Inv#: Instruments: Lvl: Price: Vol. I Vol. II 187900 187915 Book 1 Conductor/Keyboard 1.5 7.95 187901 187916 Book 2 Flute/Adv. Violin 1.5 4.95 187911 187917 Book 3 Violin/Oboe 1.5 4.95 187902 187918 Book 4 Clarinets 1.5 4.95 187903 187919 Book 5 Alto saxophones 1.5 4.95 187909 187920 Book 6 Viola/B.Clar/B.Sax 1.5 4.95 187904 187921 Book 7 Cornets 1.5 4.95 187905 187922 Book 8 Horns 1.5 4.95 187908 187923 Book 9 Bar.TC/Tenor saxophone 1.5 4.95 187906 187924 Book 10 Trombone/Bar.BC/Cello/Bssn. 1.5 4.95 187907 187925 Book 11 Bar.BC/Cello/St.Bass/Bssn/Tuba 1.5 4.95 187910 187926 Book 12 Percussion-Bells/SD&BD/Timpani 1.5 4.95

187927 Book13 Narration by Pauline E. Spray 4.95