Author: Sandi Parks

Sing Them Over Again to Me

Take a step back in time and experience the joy and nostalgia of a great hymn of the faith! Sweeping across the heartstrings, this lilting arrangement is truly captivating! The accompaniment echoes the old-style revival piano playing that is our heritage of sacred song. A tour de force for the choir, the writing offers each section a chance to shine, and the ending “Amen” moment will give a satisfying conclusion to this winner!

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O Sing Joyful

With a driving piano intro, this piece catapults itself from the choir loft. A syncopated theme energizes opening moments as this psalm of praise begins. The middle section introduces the celebrated hymn “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee,” and the results are thrilling. From beginning to end… pure joy!

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When We Pray

This needful paean to prayer is embraced with lush, emotive music. Beginning in unison before opening to closely set harmonies, a beautiful theme drives home the warmth and assurance of this original lyric. Tender thoughts pervade and the music is unassuming before the text “Mountains can be moved, victories can be won as we pray in the name of Jesus” becomes urgent with conviction. An affirming yet devotional ending puts the Amen on this hopeful canticle.

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God Thou Art Love

A beautiful, compelling piano accompaniment introduces this tender setting of the Robert Browning text. Quiet conditional statements become a profession of faith as they open into the power of the promise that “the everlasting arms my life surround.” Filled with rich choral harmonies, this piece is ideal for the time of confession and assurance of pardon.

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All Glory, Laud, and Honor

This traditional Palm Sunday anthem is given a festive treatment in this energetic and well-crafted arrangement. The piece alternates between exciting driving rhythms and a contrasting lyrical section with the choir supported by the piano throughout. Upbeat and joyful!

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