About Sweet Melodies
Brass Band Hymns in Tunes · Tonic Sol-Fa Edition
A Compilation of Brass Band Hymns
Sweet Melodies of Brass Band Hymnbook is a compilation based on suggested tunes and a few added ones from different hymnbooks. Hymns have been re-arranged, composed, and transcribed from staff notation into Tonic Sol-fa Notation for the benefit of all who appreciate music and wish to sing it the right way.
This compilation is based on suggested tunes in St John's Apostolic Faith Mission Hymnal, making it an essential resource for brass band members, choirmasters, and choristers.
"Omitted hymns in this compilation were deliberate since I couldn't locate the appropriate tunes in any of my research materials. However, I am responsible for every error and omission found in this compilation."
Khehlah Buthelezi · August 2025
Foreword
Right from the days when I started learning music and teaching music, I always wondered if there was a book I could find all the tunes I needed to teach brass band as far as the Sweet Melodies brass band Hymnal was concerned. For so long I had to research into so many hymnals to find the appropriate tunes for songs in the Brass Band hymnbook.
I had a great relief when in 2024, I was handed a compilation of tunes from the Sweet Melodies of Brass Band Hymnbook by Khehlah Buthelezi, Prof. S.M Motloung and later in 2025, a revised compilation by Khehlah Buthelezi, Rev S.M Motloung (Professor of Music), Composer Mkha Gidimisana.
Taking a cue from the Anglican and Methodist etc, I knew a Tonic Sol-fa edition of this compilation would be beneficial to both Choirmasters and Choristers to learn and sing with much ease.
In 2024 after some consultations with some members of the brass band, I and Prof S.M Motloung (the original founder of the idea) decided to start this project and after failed attempts, I finally had my breakthrough and this project has seen the light of day.
What's Inside
Discover the treasures within Sweet Melodies
600 Hymns
A rich collection of brass band hymns in Tonic Sol-Fa notation
Tonic Sol-Fa Notation
Clear, easy-to-read notation using the movable do solfège system
Worship Songs
Perfect for brass band performances and worship services
Easy to Learn
Designed for musicians of all skill levels
St John's Hymnal
Based on suggested tunes from St John's Apostolic Faith Mission
For All Musicians
Ideal for brass bands, choirs, and individual learning
Dedication
This book is dedicated to all the band members, music teachers, and composers I have been associated with:
Acknowledgements
I thank the Almighty God for entrusting me and granting me His divine will to come out with this compilation.
I also wish to show appreciation to all those who helped and encouraged me with their inspiration, knowledge and guidance.
I owe a depth of gratitude to Prof. S.M Motloung and Composer Mkha Gidimisana for providing me with the initial data for this project, and also to all the members of the brass band assisted:
- Lethabo Rams
- Sipho Lukhele
- Xhanti Yekani
- Mr Kola
My appreciation will be deficient if I fail to acknowledge the great musicians and composers whose copyright works were used in this compilation.
May God richly bless you all.
Much effort has been made to trace the owners of compositions and copyright material, but I could not identify the composers of some pieces. I do hope that no Copyright has been infringed. If, however, the contrary is the case, I ask for pardon and render an unqualified apology, and I would appreciate it, if such was brought to my notice.
All Enquiries to:
Tel: 0844111946
Email: minenhleb39@gmail.com
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