The Old Rugged Cross (for Brass Quintet) Brass Quintet - Digital Sheet Music
This arrangement is a novel and refreshing presentation of this old gospel hymn in a more flowing and upbeat brass quintet style. Although the original hymn has several verses, this arrangement develops just two sections to capture the intent of all the verses. The first section, in 3/4 time, reflects the somber tone associated with Christ's crucifixion and death, and the awe felt by George Bennard as he reflected on the cross and its meaning. The second section, in 4/4 time, takes on a more joyful style which focuses on God's grace through Christ's death and resurrection. This happy, yet somewhat restrained dance-like swing rhythm, accomplihes this emotion in a most meaningful way. The piece ends in a quiet and thoughtful manner reflective of the cross "on a hill far away". Alternate instrumentation, consisting of Alto Sax (for F Horn), Tenor Sax (for Trombone), and 5-string Bass Guitar (playing the Tuba part), can create a nice alternate sound for this piece.
Details
Summary
- Format:
- Score and Parts
- Item types:
- Digital
- Level:
- Late Intermediate
- Usages:
- Lent
- Number of Pages:
- 13
Detailed Description
SKU: A0.1601853
Composed by George Bennard. Arranged by Ivan Brand. This edition: pdf. Christian, Lent, Religious, Sacred. 13 pages. Ivan Brand #1172438. Published by Ivan Brand (A0.1601853).This arrangement is a novel and refreshing presentation of this old gospel hymn in a more flowing and upbeat brass quintet style. Although the original hymn has several verses, this arrangement develops just two sections to capture the intent of all the verses. The first section, in 3/4 time, reflects the somber tone associated with Christ's crucifixion and death, and the awe felt by George Bennard as he reflected on the cross and its meaning. The second section, in 4/4 time, takes on a more joyful style which focuses on God's grace through Christ's death and resurrection. This happy, yet somewhat restrained dance-like swing rhythm, accomplihes this emotion in a most meaningful way. The piece ends in a quiet and thoughtful manner reflective of the cross "on a hill far away". Alternate instrumentation, consisting of Alto Sax (for F Horn), Tenor Sax (for Trombone), and 5-string Bass Guitar (playing the Tuba part), can create a nice alternate sound for this piece.
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