Fanfare and Concertato on "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" (Brass Timpani): Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Brad Nix
Item: 35-PK00389918
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Uses: Call to Worship, General
Scripture: II Chronicles 35:15; Ezra 3:11; Psalm 95:1
Part of a series of special publications devoted to encouraging congregational singing, this adaptation of a favorite hymn is designed as a powerful anthem for choir, with optional brass and handbells. This invitation to worship and praise is also an ideal service opener. The octavo follows the standard "Concertato" format featuring a verse of free harmonization and a final verse that includes a soaring descant, along with choral intros and tags. Dynamic!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00389918
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About the Arranger: Brad Nix
Brad Nix has established himself as a trusted voice in sacred music arrangement, particularly in works that bridge congregational participation with choir and instrumental color. His arrangements consistently prioritize clarity and singability while creating opportunities for varied instrumental combinations.
Why we love this
This arrangement respects the hymn tune's integrity while giving it genuine bite through the brass fanfare and strategic harmonization. The concertato format with its free verse and soaring descant feels fresh without overshadowing the congregational melody, making it equally effective as a sung anthem or a call to worship that invites the congregation in.
What to expect
Bright and invitational, with the confident swagger of a brass fanfare giving way to transparent harmonies that let the hymn tune sing. The descant adds lift without pretension, and the overall effect is celebratory rather than solemn.
Who it's for
Choirs of intermediate to advanced skill who want to energize their congregational singing while maintaining dignity and theological purpose. This works equally well in Protestant worship settings seeking a contemporary approach to a beloved hymn or in concert programs pairing sacred vocal music with instrumental forces.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the brass entrance against the choral parts; the fanfare should announce rather than overwhelm the subsequent singing.
- Work the free harmonization verse separately from the main hymn tune so singers internalize both layers before combining them.
- If handbells are unavailable, the piece stands complete with the optional brass and timpani; don't feel obligated to add every color to serve the core arrangement.
- Let the descant in the final verse breathe by keeping the lower voice parts rhythmically precise but dynamically restrained.
How to use it
Open a service or concert with the fanfare to set an exultant tone, then let the choir and congregation carry the hymn forward together. It also pairs naturally in a program section devoted to hymn arrangements or can anchor a set of pieces celebrating praise and worship.
Skills your students will build
- Singing free harmonization against a familiar melody
- Balancing solo voice (descant) with ensemble texture
- Responding to instrumental cues from brass and timpani
- Sustaining pitch and line through exposed choral writing