A Call To Praise (arr. Ed Lojeski): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Sean Paul
Item: 35-PK01569225
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A sweeping opening gesture for the beginning of a worship service or sacred concert. Confident and bold, the vocal writing is a clarion call of purpose. A perfect setting of the psalm text, enhanced by the addition of the familiar OLD 100th.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01569225
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About the Composer: Sean Paul
Sean Paul has built a reputation as a composer and arranger who understands how to craft meaningful moments in worship settings. His work balances strong harmonic writing with singable lines that allow congregations and choirs to participate fully in the musical experience.
Why we love this
Lojeski's arrangement transforms this declarative text into a statement that actually lands with your singers and audience. The incorporation of OLD 100th creates an immediate sense of familiarity and weight, making the opening feel both contemporary and rooted in hymnic tradition.
What to expect
A confident call that draws people in with its clear purpose and bold harmonic language. The melodies sit comfortably in the voice while the orchestration supports without overwhelming, creating a moment of clarity and shared intention.
Who it's for
Directors programming opening music for worship services or sacred concerts who want something that feels both contemporary and anchored in hymnic tradition. This works equally well with volunteer church choirs and school choral programs with moderate ranges and experience.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the opening gesture with clarity and lift. This is an announcement, not a whisper; singers should feel the confidence of the opening phrase shape the entire piece.
- Balance the organ or keyboard foundation carefully so the vocal lines emerge as the primary voice rather than being buried in accompaniment.
- Allow the familiar hymn tune to breathe when it arrives. Singers often know OLD 100th, and that recognition is part of the emotional payoff.
- Maintain rhythmic energy throughout without rushing. A piece this declarative benefits from space and certainty in its pulse.
How to use it
Place this at the very beginning of a worship service or sacred concert to establish tone and gather attention. The piece's declarative nature makes it ideal for an opening voluntary rather than an interlude or closing piece, and the familiar hymn tune anchors listeners before you move into other repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with confidence and projection in a declaration or opening gesture
- Balancing solo vocal lines against instrumental accompaniment
- Recognizing and singing familiar hymn tunes in contemporary harmonic settings
- Maintaining steady pulse and rhythmic precision in sustained, singable phrases
- Coordinating entrances and phrase shape across vocal parts in a short, focused work