Based on Psalm 98:4 and Psalm 100:1, this text comes to life through the use of syncopation and an exciting minor melody. The melody and rhythm move energetically throughout the piece creating a spirit of joy and celebration. The optional bass part makes the anthem perfect for use with middle school or high school choirs. An edition for unison/two part voices is also available (CGA1004).
Shout Joyfully
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Anthem Information
Composer
Publisher
Season
Voicing
Year Published
Ordering Information
Catalog No.
CGA1005
Editor review
1 review
Joyful Psalm Setting
Overall rating
3.8
Choral Integrity
3.0
Textual Quality
5.0
Teachability
4.0
Audience Response
3.0
This anthem is ... well ... JOYFUL! It's quite easy to learn and begins to sound good almost immediately. Students pick up on syncopation without any hesitation and begin to assimilate the rhythms, melody, and harmonies in mere minutes from the time you begin.
This is an excellent anthem for a beginning choir ... actually a super place to begin in your very first rehearsal. It is also very effective and usable for the more established choir which needs to add repertoire that can be learned and memorized in record time.
This is an excellent anthem for a beginning choir ... actually a super place to begin in your very first rehearsal. It is also very effective and usable for the more established choir which needs to add repertoire that can be learned and memorized in record time.
The Bottom Line
Pros
Fun to sing
Cons
None noted
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User reviews
1 review
Energetic Piece
Overall rating
4.5
Choral Integrity
4.0
Textual Quality
5.0
Teachability
5.0
Audience Response
4.0
This is a great call to worship. My youth choir loved singing it and they learned it very quickly. We used it for a variety of occasions and it became one that we could just "pull out" for any occasion.
The Bottom Line
Pros
Fun to sing
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Clinton Kimmel
