From High Heaven (VOM HIMMEL HOCH)
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SKU: A0.1308754
Composed by Martin Luther. Arranged by Christopher M. Kraus. Baroque,Christian,Classical. 9 pages. Christopher M Kraus Music #897996. Published by Christopher M Kraus Music (A0.1308754).Fanfare arrangement of VOM HIMMER HOCH by Martin Luther, opening with a challenging first verse for trumpet. Second verse features Trumpet with the melody, exploring new tonal territory. The third verse contrasts greatly, with a quiet solo stop from organ and Trumpet accompanying with a straight mute. Finally, the last verse brings this arrangement home with a march-like maestoso. New harmonies and engaging rhythmic counterpoint decorate this classic tune, typically used with a Christmas text. Intermediate difficulty for organ, Advanced difficulty for Trumpet (straight mute required for 1 verse). Appropriate as a Fanfare Prelude or Postlude in a traditional church service.
Copyright © 2016
First performed on Reformation Sunday, 2016 at Faith Presbyterian Church in Wilmington, DE. Recorded performance of this piece available on my album, Sanctuary: A Musical Refuge for the Soul. See Track 10 featuring Barbara Prugh on Trumpet. This recording was also featured July 27, 2023 on the WVUD 91.3FM Newark Fine-Tuning program, hosted by Bel Canto. Finally, a video performance of this piece can be seen on my YouTube channel.
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