Fanfare and Concertato on "We're Marching to Zion": Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Brad Nix
Item: 35-PK00403563
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From our popular "Fanfare and Concertato" series comes this confident call of faith. The journey of promises in the text place the people of God marching to life everlasting. Though intended for choir and congregation, the anthem works just as well as a standalone. Accompany with the optional brass and handbells and make this a wonderful worship exclamation a festive opportunity for all. Superb!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00403563
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About the Arranger: Brad Nix
Brad Nix is an arranger and composer whose work appears regularly in the sacred music catalog. He brings a gift for taking beloved hymn texts and crafting arrangements that feel both reverent and energized, giving familiar material new life without obscuring the words that matter most.
Why we love this
Nix understands how to frame a hymn tune for maximum impact. The fanfare treatment gives 'We're Marching to Zion' architectural weight while the concertato structure keeps it moving, and the optional brass and handbells add festive color without demanding a massive instrumentation commitment. Whether you use it with congregation or as a choral feature, this arrangement serves multiple programming purposes without compromise.
What to expect
The opening blast of fanfare sets a mood of joyful proclamation, then the hymn tune emerges with the weight of corporate faith behind it. The concertato sections create forward drive and texture without ever losing sight of the steady march at the heart of the piece.
Who it's for
This works for any choir comfortable with the hymn tune and wanting a confident statement piece that fills the room without excessive rehearsal time. It's built for mixed voices in worship settings but equally at home as a concert anthem, and it accommodates flexible instrumentation, so you can scale it to what you have available.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening fanfare with clarity and forward momentum; let the brass articulation be precise so the hymn tune enters with full focus.
- Balance the choir against optional instruments carefully. The text carries the theology here, so ensure singers project without being buried by accompaniment.
- If using handbells, rehearse their entrances separately from the full ensemble first. Their lighter texture can blur if not cued distinctly.
- Consider the pacing between fanfare and concertato sections. A slight breath or lift between them prevents the piece from feeling rushed.
How to use it
This sits naturally at the close of a service or concert when you want a rousing finish that engages the full room. It also works as an opening statement if you're building a program around themes of faith or journey. The optional nature of the brass and handbells means you can perform it within any budget and still land the same emotional impact.
Skills your students will build
- Singing sustained hymn tunes with textual clarity and conviction
- Balancing blend while maintaining projection against instrumental accompaniment
- Responding to optional instrumentation cues (brass, handbells) without losing choral independence
- Understanding fanfare style and concertato texturing as compositional tools