Faithful Mercies (tune: Blaenwern) takes its title from the first verse of Charles Wesley’s text: “all thy faithful mercies crown”. Written for Brisbane Excelsior Brass Band, the melody passes from horns to flugel/trombones and muted cornets, then builds through a euphonium/baritone‑led section with obligato to a rousing climax before closing as quietly as it begins. A traditional, expressive Blaenwern brass band arrangement, available as a digital, immediate‑download PDF.
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Faithful Mercies (tune: Blaenwern) is a lyrical hymn arrangement written for the Brisbane Excelsior Brass Band. The title comes from the first verse of Charles Wesley’s text for Blaenwern: “all thy faithful mercies crown”. Scored for full brass band, it treats William Penn’s beloved melody with warmth and clarity, balancing traditional hymn style with colourful brass writing.
After a gentle introduction, the theme passes from the horns to a flugel/trombone quartet, then into a whimsical muted cornet section before a quiet recapitulation of the opening motif. The music then moves to a euphonium‑ and baritone‑led melody, supported by an obligato from cornet and horn, before building to a rousing climax on the second statement of the theme.
The piece ends as quietly as it begins, with horn and baritone reflecting on the triadic outline of the melody, echoed by the soprano and repiano cornet. The result is a serene, singing setting that works well in concerts, worship occasions and contests where style and blend are key.
Brisbane Excelsior band proudly won the Queensland State Championships with this hymn in 2024 under the baton of Dale Hosking.
This is a digital, immediate‑download PDF (full score and parts). Ideal for bands looking for a traditional, expressive Blaenwern brass band arrangement with clear voicing and strong musical shape.
