"He's alive forever more!" This short but effective choral is ideal for opening at Easter and could move easily into the first morning hymn. A quoting of the classic Ode to Joy, by Beethoven, is a masterful touch just fitting for a celebration of our Lord's resurrection!
The glorious sounds of Easter seem to joyfully bound from this new anthem! "Rejoice! The tomb is empty. Rejoice! for death is conquered! Alive! Christ alive! Lift your voice and tell His story. Lift your voice and shout His glory! Christ is alive!"
The vibrant opening statement is quickly joined by the voices in this exciting Easter anthem. The familiar text "Christ the lord is risen today..." is highlighted with a new melody that will be easily learned in a few rehearsals. A joyous selection for the glorious day of resurrection!
This Baroque masterpiece is one of the more accessible and singable anthems of this genre. Sounding full without being difficult, there are alternate texts for virtually every season of the year. For general occasions, Christmas, Easter, Ascension, Pentecost or Christ The King Sunday, this is an anthem you will be able to use year round as well as year after year.
Voices, organ, piano, brass and percussion unite to exclaim a powerful message of faith! This treasured hymn really shines as your entire musical ministry and congregation combine to celebrate the Risen Lord! A fitting offering for Easter Sunday, Christ the King or any general celebratory service.
Tom Fettke's majestic adaptation of a contemporary praise hymn by Noel and Trisha Richards is a musical glimpse of Heaven itself! The quiet opening is a proclamation of faith in the glory of the risen Savior. In response, a chorus of "alleluias" begins, building with intensity until all the heavens resound with praise! With an optional instrumental ensemble available, this outstanding piece just shouldn't be missed! Perfect to conclude your Easter worship or for services throughout the year!
Using the definitive Easter text by Christopher Wordsworth, which begins with the proclamation "Alleluia, Christ is risen," this is a perfect choral selection to begin your Easter Day service! It is short enough in length to serve as a choral introit or call to worship. It combines choir and organ with options to include 3-5 octaves of handbells and 2 trumpets. A festive start to a most celebrated day of resurrection!
An exalted text encompasses the very heart of this superb anthem, which reminds us of God's love and matchless grace. Brilliant orchestration adds to the bold hymn-style chorals and the result is of the highest artistry. Choose to program this offering at special church services and dedications and celebrate with pure and outstanding music as worship.
This classic Bill and Gloria Gaither song is presented here in an artistic, fresh setting by Jack Schrader. Jack is well known for his ability to create gleaming new arrangements of contemporary hymns and this one is truly exceptional!
You can feel the majesty and glory of this piece from the opening notes! Lloyd Larson's arranging talents are evident in this exemplary hymn concertato. Opening with Dottie Rambo's much loved contemporary hymn, Behold the Lamb, this powerful anthem seamlessly builds to the traditional hymn, Crown Him with Many Crowns. The perfect blend of old and new, this can be performed throughout the year especially during Lent and Eastertide. Add to the triumph with the sensational brass parts. It's guaranteed to raise the rafters!
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