Fanfare and Concertato on "Holy, Holy, Holy": Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by John B. Dykes / As performed by Reginald Heber / Arranged by Brad Nix / Arranged by Jon Paige
Item: 35-PK00302510
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Description
Uses: General, Trinity Sunday, Introit
Scripture: Revelation 4:11
A festive flourish for Trinity Sunday, this solid selection is designed to bring choir and congregation together. Call your service to purpose with this great introit or amplified opening hymn. Brass, percussion, handbells and organ or piano are excellent instrumental choices for optimal impact!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00302510
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About the Artist: John B. Dykes
John Bacchus Dykes (1823-1876) was an English organist and composer whose hymn tunes became foundational to Victorian and Anglican worship. His melodies combine singable vocal lines with harmonic sophistication, making them equally effective in congregational singing and elaborate choral arrangements. Dykes served as organist at Durham Cathedral and composed over 300 hymn tunes, many still in regular use in churches worldwide.
Why we love this
Brad Nix and Jon Paige take a beloved hymn tune and transform it into a genuine service moment. The brass and handbells create festive weight without overshadowing the choir, and the structure works equally well as a choir feature or a congregation-inclusive opening. This is the kind of arrangement that feels ceremonial without requiring extensive rehearsal from volunteers.
What to expect
Bright, reverent, and processional. The opening cuts through a sanctuary with confident brass harmonies, then the choir's entrance on 'Holy, holy, holy' feels both grounded and elevated. Handbells shimmer above, creating a sense of occasion that invites congregational participation without condescension.
Who it's for
This arrangement suits church musicians serving congregations that want festive, accessible Trinity Sunday music without sacrificing musical substance. Directors with access to brass, percussion, and handbells will find this straightforward to execute; soloists or small ensembles can simplify instrumentation by dropping parts and still maintain the fanfare's impact.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the brass interjections so they punctuate rather than overpower the choir's text painting on 'Holy, holy, holy.'
- Prepare handbells separately from the main rehearsal if possible; their part requires precision but minimal volume.
- Establish a clear gesture at the opening fanfare so the full ensemble (choir, brass, percussion, handbells, and organ) locks in immediately.
- Let the organ or piano anchor the harmonic foundation while brass adds color; avoid letting either dominate the concertato passages.
How to use it
Deploy this as your service introit to establish a high-energy, worshipful tone from the opening moments. It also works as the opening number of a spring or summer concert featuring sacred choral works, particularly if you pair it with more introspective hymn arrangements elsewhere on the program.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing independent instrumental lines while supporting vocal text
- Singing hymn texts with clear diction across harmonic movement
- Coordinating ensemble cues when brass, handbells, and vocals enter at different moments
- Blending choral tone with instrumental colors in a mixed ensemble context