Crown Him King!: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Cindy Berry
Item: 35-PK00093281
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Cindy Berry's new anthem of rejoicing is upbeat, rhythmic and exciting and will lead your congregation to praise for the King. Duration: ca. 3:55.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00093281
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About the Composer: Cindy Berry
Cindy Berry holds a degree from Houston Baptist University and has built a prolific career composing and arranging sacred choral works alongside children's musicals and piano collections. Her compositions have earned her recurring ASCAP Special Awards, and she regularly conducts composer weekends and clinics across the country, sharing her craft with music educators and students.
Currently serving at First Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas, Berry wears multiple hats: church pianist, children's choir director, and ministry partner with her husband Bruce, who leads music at their congregation. Her compositional philosophy centers on creating music that functions as an act of worship, a principle evident in every piece she writes.
Why we love this
Berry's gift for rhythmic drive shines here. The piece sustains celebratory energy from start to finish without relying on oversimplification, making it equally satisfying for singers who've prepared it well and for congregations hearing it fresh. The orchestral instrumentation gives you flexibility: it works beautifully in a festival setting with full ensemble, but also translates well to piano if you need to adapt on the fly.
What to expect
The piece radiates confidence and brightness. Berry builds momentum through rhythmic layering and harmonic clarity, creating an atmosphere of genuine rejoicing rather than forced celebration. From the opening measures through the closing cadence, the music feels propulsive and declarative, inviting both singers and listeners into active praise.
Who it's for
This works for choirs of any size preparing Easter services or spring celebrations. Directors seeking congregational involvement will appreciate how accessible the harmonic language is while the rhythmic foundation keeps musicians engaged through multiple rehearsals.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the rhythmic precision tight across your entire ensemble. Berry's syncopations drive the momentum, and any looseness in the percussion section will flatten the lift she's built into the harmonic progression.
- Shape your dynamic arch across the piece to keep 3:55 from feeling static. Identify natural peaks where the orchestration thickens and prepare your singers to meet those moments with forward energy.
- Balance the choir's articulation with the instrumental accompaniment. Because the piece is rhythmically active, crisp diction from your singers will lock naturally with the orchestra's attack rather than blur it.
How to use it
Position this as your Easter service centerpiece or spring concert finale. The upbeat character and clear message make it an excellent bridge between more introspective liturgical music and a triumphant closing hymn, or it can stand alone as the main choral moment when your program calls for celebratory anchor.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic precision in syncopated passages
- Ensemble balance between choral and orchestral parts
- Sustaining energy across a full three-minute form
- Shaping dynamic contour across extended phrases