Give Thanks (with O Come Let Us Adore Him) (arr. Phillip Keveren): 2-Part Choral Octavo
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Give Thanks (with O Come Let Us Adore Him) (arr. Phillip Keveren): 2-Part Choral Octavo

Arranged by Phillip Keveren

Item: 35-DS00261891
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00261891

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About the Arranger: Phillip Keveren

Phillip Keveren has built a reputation as one of the most prolific and musically sensitive arrangers in choral music education. His arrangements consistently find the balance between accessibility and musicality, making sophisticated harmonic language available to singers at all levels. Keveren's work across genres—from sacred to secular, from classical to contemporary—demonstrates a deep understanding of what makes music singable, meaningful, and engaging for both performers and audiences.

Why we love this

Keveren's weaving of 'Give Thanks' with the melody of 'O Come Let Us Adore Him' creates a fresh perspective on familiar material without sacrificing reverence or clarity. The 2-part voicing keeps your rehearsal load manageable while the harmonic sophistication rewards careful attention to blend and balance. This arrangement works as both a concert centerpiece and a moment of reflection that audiences genuinely connect with.

What to expect

The arrangement holds both gratitude and reverence in the same musical space. The pairing of the two melodies creates moments of luminous counterpoint, while the harmonic language—contemporary yet rooted in traditional voice leading—gives the piece an emotional depth that feels both intimate and universal.

Who it's for

This works beautifully for middle school and high school choirs seeking substantive material that doesn't require a large ensemble. Small vocal groups, church choirs, and community choirs will also find the two-part voicing practical and the harmonic content engaging.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the two melodic lines carefully in the sections where they interact. Neither should dominate; think of them as equal conversation partners rather than melody and accompaniment.
  • Shape the harmonic progressions with gentle dynamic waves. Keveren's chord choices create natural peaks and valleys that needn't be forced with dramatic volume changes.
  • Attend to vowel consistency across the two parts, especially when the parts move in contrary motion. Unified vowel color will make harmonic tensions and resolutions land clearly.

How to use it

Consider programming this during the winter concert season as a moment of quiet reflection between more energetic works, or as a closing number that sends audiences out thoughtfully. The modest forces required make it ideal for holiday services, community events, or any concert that benefits from a meditative touchstone.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing independent melodic lines while maintaining harmonic awareness
  • Sustaining legit tone production across extended phrases
  • Balancing vocal blend when two parts share similar ranges
  • Responding to subtle harmonic movement with appropriate phrasing and dynamic shaping

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