HYMN PROJECT

in collaboration with The Sacred Ensemble

The Hymn Project was envisioned and founded by the incomparable Dr. Shana Mashego, soprano and visionary. The project preserves hymnody through the arrangement, composition, and performance of sacred hymns. Christopher T. F. Hanson has been incredibly fortunate to serve the project as the chief composer/arranger and the first violinist since its inception in 2014.

Volume I  

The Sacred Ensemble - Volume I

Arranged by Christopher T. F. Hanson

Blessed Assurance - Soprano, Violin & Piano
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee - String Quartet & Soprano
Amazing Grace - Soprano, Cello & Piano VIDEO
Christ the Lord is Risen Today - String Quartet & Soprano
Finale: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name & Crown Him With Many Crowns - Piano quintet & Soprano
 
 

Volume II 

The Sacred Ensemble - Volume II

Arranged by Christopher T. F. Hanson

I Sing the Almighty Power of God - String Quartet & Soprano
O Worship the King - Violin, Trumpet, Viola, Cello & Soprano
His Eye is on the Sparrow - String Quartet & Soprano
What a Friend We Have in Jesus - Violin, Cello & Soprano
Immortal Invisible - Piano Quintet, Two Trumpets & Soprano
Great is Thy Faithfulness - Piano Quartet & Soprano
Just as I am - String Quartet & Soprano
Have Thine Own Way Lord - String Quartet & Soprano 
Holy, Holy, Holy - Violin, Trumpet, Viola, Cello & Soprano
Softly & Tenderly - Viola, Cello & Soprano
To God Be the Glory, Great Things He Has Done - String Quartet & Soprano
The Rejoice Finale: Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart / Rejoice the Lord Is King! - Piano Quintet, Two Trumpets & Soprano
 
 

Volume III 

The Sacred Ensemble - Volume III

Arranged by Christopher T. F. Hanson

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent - Violin, Organ & Soprano
O the Father's Love Begotten - Viola, Piano & Soprano
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel - String Quartet & Soprano
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus - Organ, Cello & Soprano
Ave Maria (Schubert) - Violin, Cello, Piano & Soprano VIDEO
Apostle's Creed - String Quartet & Soprano
Angel's Medley (Angels from the Realms of Glory / Hark the Herald Angels Sing / Angels We Have Heard on High) - Organ, Piano Quintet & Soprano
Divine Night Medley (Silent Night / What Child Is This /The First Noel) - Piano Quintet & Soprano
Away in a Manger - Two Violins, Piano & Soprano
We Three Kings - Violin, Viola, Cello & Soprano
Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming - Organ, Two Violins & Soprano

ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

Be Thou My Vision arranged for soprano, violin and piano
VIDEO

It is Well arranged for two sopranos, alto, baritone, and piano
VIDEO

CHAMBER MUSIC

(Instrumental & Vocal)

An Idea - Saxophone Quartet
For My Brother - Alto Saxophone & Piano
Beauty Strength and Wisdom - Theater Organ
Palimpsest on a Partita by Bach - Solo Violin & String Quartet  LISTEN  |  SCORE  |  PROGRAM NOTES  
Image - Male Voice & Piano  LISTEN  |  SCORE 
Introduction & Rondo with variations - Solo Harp
The Descension, Exploration and Ascension of a Composer’s Mind - Solo Piano
Sidewalk Serenade - String Orchestra
Resistance - Solo Piano & Tape
The Term - Mixed Chorus
Three Irish Folk Songs - Solo Violin & Piano
Trio Concertante - Violin, Clarinet & Piano  LISTEN  |  SCORE 
“In Between Bites” at the Pastaria - Solo Violin & Piano
Piano Song - Solo Piano
Itchy Teeth - Piano Quintet
Adagietto - String Orchestra  SCORE
Serenade for Strings - String Orchestra  SCORE

LARGE ENSEMBLE

A Sentimental Waltz (for my daughter Emily) - Symphony Orchestra  SCORE
Introduction & Dance (inspired by Camillo Carrera) - Symphony Orchestra  SCORE
Symphonic Variations (for my wife)  - Symphony Orchestra  SCORE
An Idea (for wind ensemble) - Wind Ensemble
Inspiration - Symphony Orchestra  SCORE