Crown the King with Praise: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Douglas Nolan
Item: 35-PK00401033
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This energetic paean of praise is alive with the celebration of Christ's triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, and will be a standout in your Palm Sunday programming. Written in the style of a Hebrew folk dance, the piece captures the joyful spirit of Hosannas and waving palms. Two presentation options are available: one with clarinets and percussion, and another with an "easy to ring" handbell part. The SAB voicing makes this anthem a great choice for choirs of any size!
The handbell part is available as a free download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00401033
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About the Composer: Douglas Nolan
Douglas Nolan is a composer and arranger whose work spans sacred and secular choral music, with a gift for writing accessible pieces that maintain musical integrity across varied choir sizes and skill levels. His arrangements and original compositions for church choirs often draw on rhythmic vitality and folk idioms, making them both singable and genuinely engaging for both musicians and congregations.
Why we love this
Nolan captures the kinetic energy of Palm Sunday without sacrificing musicality or resorting to empty bombast. The Hebrew folk dance idiom feels fresh and earned rather than decorative, and the SAB voicing means you're not choosing between musical substance and practical accessibility. The flexibility of two instrumentation options (clarinets and percussion, or handbells) lets you program this according to what your ensemble actually has available.
What to expect
Bright and bustling, like movement and procession. The Hebrew folk idiom gives the piece a grounded, almost dancelike quality that feels intimate even at its most exuberant, capturing both the joy of the crowd and the spiritual significance of the moment.
Who it's for
Any choir director programming Palm Sunday or Holy Week services, especially those working with limited vocal ranges or mixed ability choirs. Both church musicians seeking celebratory yet substantive anthem options and school choral directors looking for sacred repertoire with rhythmic vitality will find this practical and rewarding.
How to get the most out of it
- Nail the rhythmic precision of the folk dance groove from the first rehearsal. Treat the pulse like you would a world music ensemble; internal consistency matters more here than rubato.
- Balance the voices so the text clarity shines through, especially in the triumphant moments. The energy comes from articulation and rhythmic clarity, not volume.
- If you're using the handbell part, get your bell ringers comfortable with the rhythms independently before full ensemble rehearsals. This piece moves; they need to feel secure before adding choir.
- Let the percussion drive the celebration. A well-placed tambourine or shaker can make the difference between energetic and genuinely joyful.
How to use it
Position this as your opening or closing anthem on a Palm Sunday service to set a celebratory tone without demanding a complete tone shift from the rest of your liturgy. The piece also works beautifully as a bridge between traditional and contemporary worship styles, making it useful for interfaith or intergenerational services where you need something both reverent and alive.
Skills your students will build
- Rhythmic vitality and precision in folk idiom styles
- Articulation and diction at faster tempos
- Singing SAB voicing with vocal line independence
- Ensemble balance between voices and percussion