Author: Sandi Parks

Amazing Grace

The well-known text is paired with an original melody in this lovely new setting. An elegant piano accompaniment adds to the rhapsodic nature of the piece in this fresh and interesting treatment. The work explores a variety of choral textures before ending quietly on a perfect unison. Absolutely beautiful!

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Song of the Wanderer

This thoughtful, poetic consideration of life through the seasons is wonderfully suited for times of contemplation and prayer. An artistic text is set with sweeping vocal lines leading to an ethereal statement of the traditional Doxology. The elegant piano accompaniment is beautifully enhanced with the addition of the optional string quartet. Evocative and lovely!

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Easter Festival

The power and excitement of the Resurrection are captured in this dynamic new setting of the familiar EASTER HYMN. Mixed meters and modal harmonies are contrasted with a simply set section that the congregation can be invited to join. A robust piano part along with optional brass and percussion add to the majesty of this anthem, sure to become an Easter favorite and well worth the effort spent in preparation.

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Let Your Faith Be Stronger Than Your Fear

Featuring a soloist, and with substantial choral parts, this piece makes use of contemporary harmonies to create a powerful ballad. The musical interplay between the choir and soloist is just gorgeous. This faith-building anthem with scriptural themes culminates with the admonition not to be afraid. Nice!

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