TWENTY- TWO CHORALES Harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach for FOUR-PART BRASS CHOIR CORNET I CORNET II (HORN) TROMBONE (HORN) Published in score form only BARITONE or TROMBONE [TUBA] Each score: $ .50 ‘ROBERT KING MUSIC COMPANY NORTH EASTON, MASSACHUSETTSPreface “Throughout the yearg, the performance of Bach chorales: has always been associated . with brass instruments. Bach himself, in scoring his church cantatas, would frequently’ give the accompaniment of the chorale sectiong to one cornett and three trombones. \ This same combination was also the usual one for playing chorales from the fowers of those German cities that supported. town musicians (Stadtpfelfér). This anciét practice of regular daily performance of religious music remains a most worthy, custom easily adaptable to modern Gpeete By Bach's time, the repertoire of German chorale melodies was practically complete. His contribution to the German chorale lies in his many masterful harmionizations of these . old tunes many of which date back to Martin Luther. Luter in turn obtained them from various sources. Some, as in the case of Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, were adapted from Latin hymns. Others, like Christ lag in/Todesbanden, came from popular-hymne from the period prior to the Reformation, Still others were taken {rom secular folksonge as in ie cave of Herzlich thut mich verlangen. Besides these borrowings, a great many tunes were mally, composed and a goodly number of these were written by Luther. himaelf, Such a tune is Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott, The source is given for the melody of each chorale where it is known. The dates given in all cases indicate the first appearance of the melody with a sacred text. Dynamic markings are merély the suggestions of the editor. In addition to.the indicated breathing places, breaths should be taken after each fermata and Before each new dynamic mark. This will imsure good ensemble playing. For best sonority it is recommended that at least four players be used on cach of the four parte. In most cases legato tonguing will be found most effective in the playing of this music. In thie second edition, the scope of this collection has been enlarged by making the alto part available for-cornet as well as horn and by giving a horn substitute for the tenor. Also the lower octave has been added to the bass making it playable by tubae where there is enough eonority above'to balance this. Robert King, Editori. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland Come, Redeemer of Our Roce Latin Hymn BP Cornets | ramon ‘Trombones Baritones Tubas se os ? = Copyright 1955" by ROBERT KING MUSIC CO. NORTH EASTON, MASS. su. O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort Eromity, Thou Noble Word * Schop (1612) nvCocames 3. Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist Beeak Forth, © Beauteous Heavialy Light Schop (1641) 5 a ah ie ‘afChicas 4. Herr Christ, der enig Gotts Sohn Lord Chest, of God Supesnal ‘Anonymous (1524)New Your 5. Das alte Jahr vergangen ist “The Old Year Now Ts Gone Away Steuslein (1588) 2 a a 2 aPenintide 6. Herzlich thut mich verlangen Loed, Hear My Deepest Longing Hasler (1601)7. Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen © Dearest Jesus, Whom Hath Thou Offended Ceiiger (1640)anon 8. O Welt, ich muss dich lassen (© World, I Must Now Leave: Thee ‘Anonymous (1539) a9. Christ lag in Todesbanden (Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death 210. Valet will ich dir geben Farewell; Farewell Forever ‘Teschnee (1613) raga EP. apeotrlerarr &Ul. Vater unser im Himmelreich ‘Our Father Who Artin Heaven Anonymous (1539) a nb ey Gul eeThanking 12. Nun danket alle Gott Now Thank We All Our God Ceiger (1648)13. Was Gott thut, das ist wohlgethan What God Ondine Alone Is Right Pachelbel (1690) a 414. Es ist das Heil uns kommen her Salvation Now Is Come to Earth ‘Anonymous (1524) °15, Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten If Thou but Sulfer God to Gude Thee Neamarke (1657)16. Es ist genug 1 Ts Eoovgh Able (1662)17. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott [A Mighty Fortress Te Ont God 5 Luther (1529) a alr ag FOE“°18. Was mein Gott will, das g’écheh allzeit, ‘Whateer God Wills Is Best Alway,19: Wackiet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Sleepers Wake, A Voice In Sounding Nicotat"(1399) a20. In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr In Thee, © Lord, I Put My Trust Calvisin? (1981)21. Wie schin leuchtet der Morgenstern How Brightly Shines she Morning Sar22. Ach wie fliichtig, ach wie nichtig (© How Cheating, (© How Fleeting Franck (1652)Contents ENGLISH TITLES A Mighty Fortress Is Our God 7 Break Forth, O Beauteous Heav'nly Light 3 Come, Redeemer of Our Race 1 Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death 9 Eternity, Thou Noble Word 2 Farewell, Farewell Forever 10 How Brightly Shines the’ Morning Star 21 If Thon bu Suffer’God to Guide Thet 15 In Thee, © Lord, I Put My Trust 20 It Is Enough 16 Lord.Christ, of God Supernal 4 Lord, Hear My Deepest Longing 6 Now Thank We All Our God 2 © Dearest Jesus, Whom Hath Thou Offended 7 © How Cheating, © How Fleeting Penta) Our Fathér Who Art in Heaven ” vy © World, I Must Now Leave Thee 8 Salvation Now Is Come to Earth 4 Sleepers Wake, A Voice Is Sounding 19 The Old Year Now Is Gone Away 5 Whateter God Wills Is Bast Alway 18 What God Ordains Alone Is Right 13 GERMAN TITLES Ach Gie fidchtig, ach wie nichtig Christ lag in Todesbanden Das alte Jahr vergangen ist Ein feste Burg’ist unser Gott Ermuntre dich, mein schwacher Geist” Ee ist das Heil uns kommen,her + Es ist gemg Herzlich thut mich verlangen Herzliebster Jesu, was, hast au verbrochen Herr Christ, der enig Gotts Sobh In dich hab ich gehoffet, Herr Nun danket alle Gott Nun komrp, der Heiden Heiland © Bwigkeit, du Donnerwort O Welt, ich mugs dich las Valet will ich dir geben Vater unser im Himmelreich Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme Was Gott thut, das ist wohlgethan Was mein Gott will, das glscheh allzeit Wer nur den lieben Gott lasst walten Wie schén leuchtet der Morgenstern 18