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.
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PART DISTRIBUTION FOR MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS
The following chart identifies part distribution possibilities by book number for each instrument.
INSTRUMENT
Keybd/Cond.
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet
Bass clarinet
Alto sax
Tenor sax
Baritone sax
Cornet/Trp.
French horn
Eb Alto horn
Trombone
Baritone TC
Baritone BC
Tuba/Bass
Bells
Percussion
Timpani
Violin (adv.)
Violin
Viola
Cello
String bass
OBLIG.
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 4
Book 5
Book 2
Book 3
MELODY
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 10
Book 4
Book 4
Book 5
Book 9
Book 5
Book 7
Book 8
Book 5
Book 10
Book 9
Book 10
Book 11
Book 12
Bk12 SD
ALTO
Book 1
Book 2
Book 3
Book 2
Book 3
Book 2
Book 3
Book 10
Book 11
TENOR
Book 1
BASS
Book 1
COUNTER
Book 1
Book 10
Book 11
Book 10
Book 4
Book 6
Book 5
Book 9
Book 7
Book 9
Book 6
Book 7 (mod. W/trp’ing effects)
Book 8
Book 8
Book 5
Book 10
Book 9
Book 10
Book 6
Book 11
Book 11
Book 10
Book 9
Book 10
Bk 12 BD
Book 12
Book 6
Book 10
Book 11
Book 11
Book 10
Table of Contents:
Volume I
All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name
Amazing Grace
Crown Him With Many Crowns
He Leadeth Me
Holy, Holy, Holy
In The Sweet By and By
Like A River Glorious
My Jesus I Love Thee
O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
Praise To The Lord
This Is My Father’s World
When We All Get To Heaven
Inv#:
Volume II
O Come, All Ye Faithful
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
What Child Is This
Away In A Manger
Silent Night, Holy Night
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
While Shepherds Watched/Flocks
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Angels We Have Heard On High
Good Christian Men Rejoice
We Three Kings Of Orient Are
Joy To The World
Instruments:
Vol. I
Vol. II
187900
187901
187911
187902
187903
187909
187904
187905
187908
187906
187907
187910
187915 Book 1
Conductor/Keyboard
187916 Book 2
Flute/Adv. Violin
187917 Book 3
Violin/Oboe
187918 Book 4
Clarinets
187919 Book 5
Alto saxophones
187920 Book 6
Viola/B.Clar/B.Sax
187921 Book 7
Cornets
187922 Book 8
Horns
187923 Book 9
Bar.TC/Tenor saxophone
187924 Book 10
Trombone/Bar.BC/Cello/Bssn.
187925 Book 11 Bar.BC/Cello/St.Bass/Bssn/Tuba
187926 Book 12 Percussion-Bells/SD&BD/Timpani
187927 Book13
Narration by Pauline E. Spray
Lvl:
Price:
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
7.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95
4.95