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Rejoice Greatly (from <i>Messiah</i>): Trumpet & Keyboard Part(s)

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Rejoice Greatly (from Messiah): Trumpet & Keyboard Part(s)

Rejoice Greatly (from Messiah): Trumpet & Keyboard Part(s)

By George Frederic Handel / arr. David Marlatt

Level: Medium

Item: 81-ST2130
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This famous aria from one of the best known Christmas pieces has been elegantly transcribed for trumpet and keyboard (piano or organ). The key has been altered to facilitate some of the technical requirements but the excitement of this showpiece remains. This arrangement is ideal for playing at Christmas church services.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: Eighth Note Publications
ISBN10: 1-55472-817-7
ISBN13: 978-1-55472-817-6
UPC: 685462008308
SKU: 81-ST2130
Instrumentation: Trumpet & Keyboard

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About the Composer: George Frederic Handel

George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) was a German-born composer who spent much of his career in England, where he became a dominant force in Baroque music. He wrote across multiple genres including operas, oratorios, concertos, and keyboard works, but remains best known for his oratorio Messiah, composed in 1741. That single work has secured his place in music education and concert life for nearly three centuries.

Handel's gift for memorable melody and dramatic orchestration makes his music accessible to performers and audiences alike. In the context of music education, his works teach fundamental principles of Baroque compositional technique: clear harmonic progressions, balanced phrasing, and the art of the aria. Messiah in particular continues to shape how musicians understand dramatic vocal writing and the relationship between soloist and ensemble.

Why we love this

This transcription captures what makes the original aria so effective while solving a practical problem for brass musicians. Marlatt's arrangement preserves the piece's character and brilliance without requiring singers, making it genuinely useful for Christmas services where instrumental contributions matter. Medium difficulty keeps it accessible for advanced high school and community players without diluting the drama.

What to expect

Exuberant and triumphant, with the urgency of celebration woven through every phrase. The familiar melody invites both player and listener into something joyful and recognizable, yet the technical demands keep the performer engaged throughout.

Who it's for

Intermediate and advanced trumpet players preparing Christmas service music, plus youth brass players ready to move beyond beginning-level repertoire. Church musicians seeking quality Handel that doesn't require a full ensemble or vocalist will find this arrangement practical and musically satisfying.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the main melodic phrases with gentle swells rather than rigid dynamics; the Baroque sensibility favors flowing lines over sudden volume shifts.
  • Coordinate articulation with the keyboard part to ensure the accompaniment and trumpet line create one unified musical gesture, not competing ideas.
  • Take care with the altered key to familiarize yourself with any changed passages before rehearsal; David Marlatt's adjustments serve the trumpet's range, so trust the notation.
  • Bring forward the character of joy and celebration that 'Rejoice Greatly' demands; this is not introspective music.

How to use it

Open a Christmas Eve or Christmas morning service with this piece, or position it as a joyful interlude between congregational carols and choral selections. Its warmth and accessibility make it equally suitable for church Christmas concerts, community holiday celebrations, or school holiday assemblies where instrumental music brings people together.

Skills your students will build

  • Playing period articulation appropriate to Baroque style
  • Maintaining lyrical phrasing across a sustained melodic line
  • Coordinating with accompaniment in a duo context
  • Navigating the altered key and any technical adjustments from the original
  • Projecting character and emotional intent through a familiar melody

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