Verbum Caro Factum Est: 3 Trombones Score & Parts

$12.00 USD

Verbum Caro Factum Est: 3 Trombones Score & Parts

Name: Verbum Caro Factum Est: 3 Trombones Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-TT972
Price: 12.00 USD
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By Hans Leo Hassler / arr. Don Sweete

Level: Easy-Medium

Item: 81-TT972

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This arrangement for 3 trombones and organ is another very successful addition to music for trombone choir. This work is not too difficult and can be performed with or without the continuo. Clear and simple Renaissance harmonies make this work for trombone trio a pleasure to listen to and fun to play.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-55473-133-X

ISBN13: 978-1-55473-133-6

UPC: 685462010974

SKU: 81-TT972

Instrumentation: 3 Trombones

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About the Composer: Hans Leo Hassler

Hans Leo Hassler (1564-1612) stands as one of the Renaissance's most prolific and versatile composers, equally fluent in German, Italian, and Latin traditions. He spent much of his career in Augsburg and Dresden, composing sacred motets, hymns, and instrumental works that bridged Catholic and Protestant liturgical worlds with warmth and accessibility.

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Why we love this

Don Sweete's arrangement captures the luminous simplicity of Hassler's original without sacrificing the textural richness that makes Renaissance counterpoint so satisfying. Trombone players rarely encounter sacred Renaissance music written specifically for their instrument, and this work proves how naturally brass voices can inhabit this repertoire. The organ part is truly optional, making it equally viable for a full-bodied continuo sound or stark, unaccompanied brass.

What to expect

Verbum Caro Factum Est unfolds with the quiet dignity of a chapel service, its clear harmonic progressions and unhurried pacing creating space for reflection. The three trombone lines weave gently around each other, creating warmth without heaviness, and the overall character feels intimate and reverent despite the inherent brightness of brass.

Who it's for

Trombone ensembles from middle school through amateur adult groups will find this work accessible yet musically substantial. Directors seeking sacred literature that sits comfortably in the Easy-Medium range and works for both festival and service contexts should have this on their shelf.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the three voices horizontally rather than forcing a hierarchy. Each trombone line deserves clarity and independence, so resist the urge to weight the top voice.
Shape phrases through subtle dynamic swells rather than abrupt changes. Renaissance text-setting rewards gradual breath and release.
If performing with organ, establish the continuo character early in rehearsal so both the trombonists and organist agree on harmonic weight and articulation.
Tune the vertical sonorities with care. Renaissance harmonies depend on accurate intonation to sound pure rather than muddy.

How to use it

This arrangement works beautifully as a bridge between a more substantial concerto and a light encore, or as the opening statement in a program themed around sacred brass music. It's also an excellent choice for school or community chapel services, offering your trombone section a chance to shine in a liturgical context without demanding virtuosic technique.