A Hymn Of Joyful Praise: SATB Choral Octavo
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A Hymn Of Joyful Praise: SATB Choral Octavo

By Joel Raney

Item: 35-DS00461678
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00461678

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About the Composer: Joel Raney

Joel Raney

Joel Raney's musical foundation was built at the piano before he could read, shaped early by the gospel traditions of rural Alabama churches. This formative influence permeates everything he writes. He earned his bachelor's in choral conducting from the University of North Alabama and later completed a master's degree in piano performance at Juilliard, giving him dual expertise in both conducting and keyboard artistry.

Since 1999, Raney has become a prolific force in church music publishing, with more than 300 compositions and arrangements in print. As Editor for Hope Publishing, he brings both creative vision and editorial discernment to the field. Beyond his choral work, he has composed over 2000 television and radio commercial scores, conducted national Broadway tours, and earned recognition for outstanding musical direction in Chicago and Los Angeles theater. He performs regularly as a piano soloist and collaborates with organist Jane Holstein in concert throughout North America. Currently serving as Minister of Music at First Baptist Church of Oak Park, Illinois, Raney remains a sought-after clinician and composer whose work consistently appears on bestseller lists across multiple publishers.

Why we love this

Raney's gift for infusing genuine spirituality with accessible harmonic language makes this anthem work equally well for developing choirs and polished ensembles. The gospel inflections and straightforward text setting mean your singers can focus on musical shape and expression rather than wrestling with complex notation, freeing them to deliver authentic joy.

What to expect

Earnest and radiant. The piece carries genuine warmth without sentimentality, offering singers a chance to express celebratory faith in language that feels both timeless and immediate. You'll find moments of harmonic richness that feel earned rather than imposed.

Who it's for

Choirs of all experience levels who want repertoire that feels spiritually substantive without requiring advanced musicianship. This works for volunteer church choirs, high school singers seeking joyful sacred material, and any ensemble wanting contemporary anthem writing rooted in traditional hymnody.

How to get the most out of it

  • Let the text naturally shape your phrasing rather than applying uniform phrase lengths; gospel-influenced writing breathes at irregular intervals for emotional effect.
  • Balance the SATB texture carefully during harmony passages; these parts move independently and can muddy if not cleanly voiced.
  • Find the rhythmic pocket in Raney's syncopations without rushing; gospel feel requires grounded, confident pulse.

How to use it

This sits naturally on a full service or concert program as either a centerpiece anthem or a strong closer. Consider pairing it with instrumental interludes or responsorial hymn singing to build a coherent spiritual arc.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing independent SATB lines with clear harmonic intention
  • Interpreting gospel-influenced rhythmic vocabulary in concert sacred music
  • Shaping phrases for emotional and textual clarity rather than mechanical regularity
  • Building ensemble blend across parts with distinct rhythmic and melodic material

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