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BrookWright Music: He will hold me fast (Matt Merker arr. Noel Brooks)

A trombone trio with a difference to add to any concert programme.

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  The work is now written as a trombone trio

Originally conceived as a graduation day trombone duet, this setting of Matt Merker's popular choral work has been adapted by Noel Brooks as a trombone trio with brass band accompaniment.

Emotional arc

The arrangement follows the emotional arc of the hymn's lyrics, utilising the brass band's colours to reflect the themes of each verse — from vulnerability through assurance to a sense of supreme confidence in a strong musical statement of the hymn's central promise: "He will hold me fast."

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To view a performance of the work by the Canadian Staff Band: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lArvB6HP3pI

Duration: Approx. 5.00 minutes
Difficulty Level: 4th Section +

PDFs:


https://www.brookwrightmusic.com/product-page/he-will-hold-me-fast-trombone-feature-with-band-matt-merker-arr-noel-brooks

Sheet music:


www.brassband.co.uk or www.durhammusicshop.co.uk (UK)
www.satradecentral.org (USA)

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