Give Thanks To Him And Sing: SATB Choral Octavo
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Give Thanks To Him And Sing: SATB Choral Octavo

By Cindy Berry

Item: 35-DS00043040
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 9
SKU: 35-DS00043040

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About the Composer: Cindy Berry

Cindy Berry

Cindy Berry studied at Houston Baptist University in her native Houston, Texas, where she developed the compositional and arranging skills that would define her career. As both a composer and arranger, she has created an extensive catalog of sacred choral works, children's musicals, and piano collections. She holds multiple ASCAP Special Awards and regularly leads composer weekends and clinician workshops across the country.

Berry serves as pianist and children's choir director at First Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas, alongside her husband Bruce, who directs the church's music program. Her approach to composition is rooted in worship; she views each piece as an offering of faith, a conviction that shapes everything she writes for singers.

Why we love this

This setting strikes a rare balance between accessibility and substantive part writing. Berry writes for SATB without oversimplifying, giving each voice line musical purpose while keeping the piece learnable within a realistic rehearsal timeline. The sacred text receives treatment that feels genuinely devotional rather than overly sentimental.

What to expect

Warm and direct, like speaking gratitude aloud rather than whispering it. The harmonic language feels grounded in hymnic tradition while avoiding predictability, creating moments that feel both familiar and genuinely expressive.

Who it's for

This octavo works well for church choirs seeking a fresh take on sacred thanksgiving repertoire, community choruses building a concert of faith-based works, or high school choirs exploring quality arranging at an intermediate level. The nine pages make it manageable for groups working on multiple pieces.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the harmonic progressions by thinking through the cadences in advance; mark them in your score so the choir hears where each phrase lands
  • Record a rehearsal with just the soprano and alto lines, then play it back for the men so they can lock their entrances to the existing sonority
  • Balance the voices so that inner parts stay present without overwhelming the melody; this often means asking tenors and basses to sing with less vibrato during sustained passages
  • Take time with any text painting or harmonic moments that might surprise listeners; a slight breath or tempo adjustment can help the choir feel and project the meaning

How to use it

Consider pairing this with other single octavos by Berry to create a thematic concert segment, or slot it into a sacred music festival program where it will serve as a strong middle piece. Its 9-page length makes it ideal for programming when you want substantive content without demanding excessive rehearsal time from an already busy ensemble.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in four independent parts with clear text clarity
  • Recognizing and executing harmonic progressions with intention
  • Balancing blend and balance within a SATB texture
  • Interpreting expressive intent through sacred text and musical phrasing

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