Ever In Joyful Song: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Cindy Berry / Arranged by Stan Pethel
Item: 35-PK00178118
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One of the most joyful and delightful hymns is raised to new heights in this energetic treatment. Written for choirs of any size, this hymn anthem is presented with an optional orchestration giving larger churches greater performance options. Rediscover the strength and relevance of this congregation "evergreen."
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00178118
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About the Arranger: Cindy Berry
Cindy Berry brings decades of sacred music writing to her arrangements, drawing on her work as both composer and clinician across the country. Based in Texas, she has built a reputation for creating accessible yet meaningful choral works, children's musicals, and piano collections that serve congregations of all sizes. Her consistent recognition through ASCAP Special Awards reflects her commitment to craft and her deep understanding of what churches need musically.
As a church pianist and children's choir director alongside her arranging work, Berry writes from lived experience in the church setting. Her collaborations with Stan Pethel combine her gift for singable, worship-centered writing with arrangements that serve both modest and larger ensembles. Every piece she creates stems from a fundamental belief that music functions as an offering of worship.
Why we love this
This arrangement captures what makes a beloved hymn endure while giving it genuine energy and presence on stage. The optional orchestration means you can program it whether you have a modest volunteer choir or access to instrumental forces, making it genuinely useful across different ministry contexts. Berry and Pethel understand that strengthening a hymn doesn't mean abandoning what people love about it; it means letting people hear it fresh.
What to expect
This arrangement radiates the kind of joy that feels both earned and contagious, drawing energy from the hymn's inherent strength rather than obscuring it. The writing captures a celebration that invites participation, making singers feel the relevance of the text as they perform it.
Who it's for
Churches with choirs ranging from small volunteer groups to larger, more developed ensembles benefit equally from this flexible arrangement. Any director looking to refresh familiar hymn material with genuine musical vitality will find this treatment both practical and spiritually grounded.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's entrance against any instrumental introduction so the text remains clear; these early moments set whether listeners hear this as celebration or confusion
- If using the optional orchestration, let rehearsal time reflect your ensemble's strengths. A full orchestra needs one approach; four instruments need another. Neither is lesser
- Encourage singers to own the joyful energy the arrangement invites rather than sing it cautiously. The style asks for genuine lift and brightness in the phrase shaping
How to use it
Consider opening a worship service or concert with this piece to establish an immediate sense of joy and congregational connection. The flexible instrumentation makes it ideal for seasons when your available instrumental support varies, or program it alongside other festival or celebration contexts where its energetic character will land naturally.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing choir and optional instrumental forces across multiple voicings
- Bringing energy and lift to familiar harmonic progressions
- Executing clear text delivery at moderate to brisk tempos