All Creatures Of Our God And King: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Michael Ware
Item: 35-PK01356895
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In this publication, one of the great hymns of the faith is decorated with inspired gestures and festive flourishes. Designed for church groups of any size, the choral writing and the optional orchestration are fashioned for success. Appropriate for any time of the year, this will become a standard offering for your worship planning.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01356895
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About the Arranger: Michael Ware
Michael Ware brings a distinctive approach to hymn arranging, combining respect for liturgical tradition with accessible orchestration. His work across sacred music reflects a deep understanding of what makes congregational singing both meaningful and musically engaging.
Why we love this
Ware's arrangement honors the hymn's inherent dignity while adding textural variety that keeps musicians engaged without overwhelming them. The optional orchestration means you're never locked into a specific instrumentation; build the piece around what your ensemble has available, or use it for multiple services across a season.
What to expect
This arrangement lifts the familiar hymn into festive, even jubilant territory without losing its grounded, communal character. Inspired gestures and flourishes create moments of genuine celebration while the harmonic foundation keeps the piece anchored in the hymn's spiritual core.
Who it's for
Churches seeking to refresh familiar hymn texts with musical vitality will find this arrangement opens new possibilities for congregational worship. Choirs of any size benefit from the flexible orchestration, which scales gracefully from modest ensembles to fully instrumented groups.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choral blend against orchestral accompaniment by running sectional rehearsals with instrumental parts before full ensemble rehearsals, ensuring singers hear their harmonic foundation clearly.
- Adjust the festive flourishes based on your available instrumentation; even a single string line or woodwind doubling can capture the celebratory character Ware intends.
- Consider the hymn's theological weight in your interpretation; let the decorated passages breathe rather than rushing through them, allowing the congregation (if participating) space to absorb the text.
How to use it
Pair this with readings or spoken text that amplify the creation theology embedded in the hymn's lyrics, creating a thematic service around stewardship and gratitude. Its flexibility makes it equally at home in a major festival service or woven into regular Sunday worship throughout the year.
Skills your students will build
- Singing hymnic texts with musical expression and text clarity
- Following instrumental cues and balanced ensemble singing
- Adapting to flexible orchestral textures and optional instrumental parts