Publisher's Synopsis
Scroll below for a video sampling of the duets as shown in Finale. This advanced arrangement for Trombone (or Brass Quartet) and Organ is intended to be used as a stand-alone feature work or to accompany congregational singing. Following a short brass introduction, the first verse of the hymn is introduced in a straight-forward manner in Concert Db Major following the hymn as it would appear in a United Methodist Hymnal (#303). The second contains flourishes from the brass. A modulating interlude introduces the third and final verse in Concert Key of Eb Major. For contrast, brass could be directed to be tacet on the second verse as determined by the conductor. The arrangement can be performed with or without organ as a trombone or brass quartet. Trumpet 1 doubles Trombone 1, Trumpet 2 doubles Trombone 2, and Horn in F doubles Trombone 3. Trombone 4 can be played by Tuba or Bass Trombone. This allows for flexible pairing of brass instruments, or doubling of parts, depending upon the number of available instrumentalists."The Day of Resurrection" is most often sung to the tune Lancashire, written in 1835 by Henry T. Smart for the 300th anniversary of the Reformation in England. It is a strong march-like tune, widely performed on Easter Sunday, especially as a prelude, opening, or recessional hymn. The hymn has a jubilant text, and when brass instruments are added with a full organ, this arrangement lifts the hymn to stirring and inspiring levels that will make it a favorite of your congregation. The purchaser is free to make copies of parts for rehearsal and performance purposes for years to come.
