For Mixed Choir (SATB) & Piano 4-Hands ([piccolo, 2, 2, 2, 2-4, 3, 3, 1], timpani, 2 percussion, harp, strings). Mixed Voices. Sacred. Vocal score. 12 pages. Duration 2.5'.
Bound for the Promised Land
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Anthem Information
Composer
Publisher
Season
Voicing
Year Published
Ordering Information
Catalog No.
OU 9780193869172
Editor review
1 review
Exuberant and stunning!
Overall rating
5.0
Choral Integrity
5.0
Textual Quality
5.0
Teachability
5.0
Audience Response
5.0
The hands-down favorite anthem of four YouthCUE International Chorus groups, "Bound for the Promised Land" is a barn-burner that, once mastered, almost sings itself. Instrumental parts add sparkling color, but the four-hands of the piano is almost a full substitute for full orchestra.
For students, this anthem is probably best sung in Festival settings, but larger youth choirs will enjoy the challenge of singing this exciting music for their own congregations. Bravo to Mack Wilberg ... again!
For students, this anthem is probably best sung in Festival settings, but larger youth choirs will enjoy the challenge of singing this exciting music for their own congregations. Bravo to Mack Wilberg ... again!
The Bottom Line
Pros
Exciting and exceedingly fun to sing
Cons
Make certain it sounds as good as it is fun!
RE
User reviews
1 review
Exciting
Overall rating
4.5
Choral Integrity
5.0
Textual Quality
5.0
Teachability
3.0
Audience Response
5.0
This is an exciting setting and worth the time. It works better with large choirs that can put out a lot of sound. The orchestration makes the piece. It is easy for it to "run away" tempo wise, but the choir can be trained to not rush.
The Bottom Line
Pros
Great text, great setting
Cons
Easy to rush the tempo
CK
Clinton Kimmel
