Nun Komm, Der Heiden Heiland is an early and extensively used Lutheran Chorale associated with Advent and Christmas.
The words were written by Martin Luther in 1524 and set to a plainchant melody several centuries older still. It was widely used throughout the Renaissance and Baroque eras and was frequently reset and adapted by many composers of the day including Lucas Osiander, Amdrea Raselius, Michael Praetorius, Johann Cruger, Johann Pachelbel and J. S. Bach.
Jock McKenzie studied trumpet at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester where he was a joint recipient of the college’s concerto prize. Since 1987 Jock has based his musical career in Hampshire, working as a freelance trumpeter, conductor, composer, arranger and brass teacher. Currently Jock holds the position of Professional Leader (Brass) for Hampshire Music Service and is the Director of the Hampshire County Youth Band. It is the mix of all of these musical roles that has led to Jock establishing a reputation as a leading creator of brass music resources, particularly in the field of education and brass ensemble music.
