A Harvest of Thanksgiving: Choral Instrumental Pak
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The spirit of gratitude shines in this paean of praise. Approachable in scope and arranged for success, this is an ideal opener for a harvest service. The music lilts with a message proclaiming that we are abundantly blessed and a quote from the celebrated "We Gather Together" adds warmth and appeal to the concept. Creative modal alterations in the harmonic selection give this piece an ancient/modern feel that is welcome in many styles of worship. Score and Parts (ac gtr, b, dm, treble inst 1-2, perc 1-2) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00436907
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Why we love this
The harmonic palette sets this apart from standard Thanksgiving repertoire. Modal inflections create genuine sophistication without sacrificing accessibility, making it work equally well in traditional services and contemporary worship settings.
What to expect
Warm and gently buoyant, like sunlight through stained glass. The modal character gives it a timeless quality that hovers between folk hymn and contemporary worship music, never landing squarely in either world.
Who it's for
Directors planning a harvest or Thanksgiving service who need something that feels fresh but still reverent. This works for choirs of modest size and musicianship since the arrangement prioritizes clarity and singability.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the instrumental introduction carefully so acoustic guitar and bass establish the harmonic foundation before the choir enters; they anchor the modal sound.
- Treat the quotation from 'We Gather Together' as a moment of recognition rather than a showcase; let the congregation's familiarity with it deepen the piece rather than overshadow the new material.
- Work the percussion parts (mallets especially) to highlight rather than fill space, keeping the texture transparent so the modal harmonies remain audible.
How to use it
Open your harvest service with this piece to set an immediate tone of gratitude and abundance. Its approachable scope means it requires minimal rehearsal investment while delivering real musical substance, freeing you to develop other program elements.
Skills your students will build
- Singing in modal harmonic contexts (avoiding major/minor pull)
- Balancing choir and instrumental parts in a lean arrangement
- Recognizing and performing stylistic blends of traditional and contemporary idioms
- Choral intonation across non-diatonic harmonic movement