Crusaders And Victory [Alf:36-20512001]

"Crusader's Hymn" is one of the best known and loved hymn tunes. Of unknown origin, it was first published in 1842. The editor reported hearing it sung by haymakers in Silesia, now a province in southern Poland. "Victory" was composed by Giovanni Perluigi da Palestrina (1515?-1594) in 1591. William Henry Monk adapted the work as an Easter hymn in the mid-nineteenth century. This arrangement by Percy Hall for three trumpets is characterized by independent rhythms, giving players the opportunity to practice that crucial aspect of chamber music.