Sparkling vitality! Mark Hayes, in his inimitable fashion, has created a masterful choral arrangement of a popular contemporary Christian song, with outstanding orchestration and glorious harmonic color. Rich, full vocal writing alternates with unison and 2-part vocals in exciting call-and-response. Add the orchestrated packs or InstruTrax CD (opt., available separately). Exciting for worship throughout the […]
Your singers will be moved by this skillful arrangement from Mark Hayes. The opening optional clarinet introduces the melody with an Americana feel. Includes fresh new verses by the arranger: ‘Tis a gift to be joyful, ’tis a gift just to sing . . . for music is the greatest gift of all.
A unique choral work…it’s spiritual yet fresh, contemporary, and new, but with a hint of street-corner a cappella singing. Opens with a rhythmically hushed bass line and develops into an exciting choral work. Solos for one high voice and one low voice.
Move to a higher level of performance with this outstanding new concert work. It opens with a fanfare, then moves into a rhythmic statement of the main theme: Let the earth resound with sounds of music. For general and holiday concerts, festivals, contests, and adjudications.