Cindy Berry grew up in Houston, Texas and completed her music studies at Houston Baptist University. As both a composer and arranger, she has built a substantial catalog of sacred choral works, children's musicals, and piano collections that are performed regularly in churches and schools across the country. Her contributions to worship music have earned her consistent recognition through ASCAP Special Awards.
Berry's work as a clinician has taken her throughout the United States, where she leads composer workshops and conducts choral training sessions. Alongside her husband Bruce, a Minister of Music, she serves at First Baptist Church in Killeen, Texas, where she directs the children's choir and serves as the church pianist. Her compositional philosophy centers on creating music that functions as authentic worship, combining technical craftsmanship with spiritual intention.
Why we love this
This is a work that sits comfortably in the hands of church and school choirs without asking for vocal gymnastics or problematic ranges. The text carries clear theological weight, and Berry's harmonic language supports the message without overshadowing the singers or the moment itself.
What to expect
Straightforward and sincere. The piece invites singers and listeners into a space of honest affirmation without artifice, built on harmonic clarity and direct text delivery.
Who it's for
This octavo serves church choirs of all levels and school choirs seeking meaningful sacred repertoire that doesn't require advanced vocal technique. It works equally well for volunteer church singers and trained ensemble singers who benefit from accessible, singable writing.
How to get the most out of it
Establish a confident, warm vocal tone from the first phrase; the simplicity of the writing means every impurity in sound becomes audible.
Balance the parts so that the text remains the focal point rather than any single voice line.
Let the harmonic movement dictate your tempo choices rather than rushing through sections that ask for reflection.
How to use it
Position this as an opening or closing anthem in a church service, or use it as a concert closer where you want the final statement to carry emotional clarity rather than technical spectacle. It also functions well in sacred choral programs where you're alternating between longer works and shorter statements of faith.
Skills your students will build
Balancing SATB texture with clarity on text-based content
Singing sustained harmonies with intonation accuracy
Connecting musical phrase shape to textual meaning
Ensemble precision with minimal accompaniment guidance
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