Contemporary Hymn Arrangements for Young Trumpet Players
Church Hymns for Trumpet with Piano Accompaniment
What Is This Book?
Church Hymns for Trumpet with Piano Accompaniment is a collection of twenty cherished church hymns arranged for solo trumpet with expressive piano backing. Each piece blends the timeless beauty of traditional hymn melodies with rich, contemporary harmonies. The book is designed to be accessible for developing players while still sounding full and sophisticated in worship and performance settings.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through advanced trumpet players, roughly ages 9 and up.
It works well for:
School band students looking for sacred solos
Private lesson studios and church music programs
Home learners and homeschool families
Church instrumentalists playing for services, weddings, and special events
Small ensembles and worship teams that include trumpet and piano
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
The hymn arrangements are carefully crafted so younger and intermediate players can manage the range, rhythms, and phrasing. Melodies remain clear and singable, helping students connect what they play to well-known hymn tunes. Logical page layouts, straightforward transitions, and supportive piano parts allow young players to focus on sound, intonation, and musical expression rather than technical overload.
What Music Does the Book Include?
This collection focuses on well-loved, traditional Christian hymns arranged in a fresh, contemporary style. You’ll find favorites such as Amazing Grace, How Great Thou Art, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, and many other classic church hymns. The pieces are suitable for offertories, preludes, special music, recitals, and personal worship. Each hymn maintains its recognizable melody while the piano accompaniment adds modern harmonic color.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
Yes. The book includes hymn lyrics so students can understand and connect with the words they are playing. It also comes with online audio MP3s that feature each hymn, providing a guide for style, tempo, and phrasing as well as a model performance to play along with. These extras support both musical growth and devotional use.
What’s Inside the Book?
Twenty classic church hymns arranged for trumpet and piano
Traditional melodies supported by contemporary harmonies
Solo trumpet parts designed for developing through advanced players
Expressive piano accompaniments that enrich the sound
Printed hymn lyrics for each selection
Online MP3 audio tracks for listening and practice
Arrangements suitable for church services, recitals, and personal devotion
Clear, performance-ready layouts for easy use in worship
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Improved trumpet tone and breath support
Rhythm accuracy and steady tempo
Reading skills for hymn-style notation
Phrasing and musical expression in lyrical melodies
Dynamic control and expressive contrast
Listening and playing with piano accompaniment
Confidence performing sacred music in public settings
How to Use This Book
Teachers can assign hymns as solos for lessons, church services, and school performances, using the piano parts for recitals or studio classes. Parents and students can select hymns that match upcoming services or seasons (Easter, Christmas, communion, general worship) and use the audio MP3s as listening and play-along tools. Church music directors can keep the book on hand for regular use by youth and adult trumpet players, incorporating the pieces into preludes, offertories, and special music. Students can also use the book for daily practice, focusing on tone, phrasing, and expressive playing while enjoying familiar sacred melodies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this book suitable for beginners?
It is best for late beginner to intermediate and above. Students should know basic trumpet fingerings, common rhythms, and be comfortable reading in standard notation.
Can these hymns be used in live church services?
Yes. The arrangements are specifically designed for worship and are appropriate for preludes, offertories, special music, and other service moments.
Do I need an accompanist, or can I play alone?
The music is written for trumpet with piano accompaniment. You’ll get the fullest effect with a pianist, but students can also practice the trumpet parts alone or with the support of online MP3 audio tracks.
Are the hymn lyrics included?
Yes. Lyrics are provided so players can see the text behind the music, helping with phrasing, expression, and spiritual connection.
Can this book be used in a school setting?
Absolutely. These arrangements work well for solo and ensemble contests, recitals, and any school event where sacred music is appropriate.
Learn More
Versions for other instruments are available to mix and match with online MP3 audio tracks. For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.