Let Everything That Hath Breath: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Mark Butler
Item: 35-PK01463094
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Instrumental parts. Mark Butler's new anthem for SATB choir, piano, percussion, and bass is absolutely electrifying. Captivate your audiences with this exciting gospel original. Mark Butler includes all the right ingredients to make this a winner with your singers. Your audiences will leave singing, "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord!" - guaranteed. An ideal piece for festival programming.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01463094
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About the Composer: Mark Butler
Mark Butler has established himself as a composer with a gift for writing accessible yet musically substantial choral works that engage both singers and audiences. His understanding of vocal writing, rhythmic energy, and contemporary harmonic language makes his pieces popular choices for high school and collegiate programs seeking repertoire that challenges without intimidating.
Why we love this
Butler strikes a rare balance here: the piece demands serious musicianship from your ensemble while delivering the kind of infectious energy that makes audiences sit up and listen. The gospel inflection feels earned rather than imposed, and the instrumental writing gives your rhythm section real work to do without overshadowing the choir.
What to expect
The piece radiates joy and momentum. Gospel-influenced harmonies and syncopated rhythmic figures create a celebratory atmosphere that feels contemporary without chasing trends. There's exuberance here, but it's grounded in solid harmonic writing that keeps things musical rather than just bombastic.
Who it's for
Directors programming festivals, spring concerts, and events where an uplifting, energetic closer will send audiences home satisfied. This works equally well for ensembles with strong rhythm sections or those building those skills, since the instrumental parts are written with rehearsal flexibility in mind.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the groove between your bass and percussion parts early in rehearsals. The rhythmic foundation carries the entire piece, and once that sits solidly, the choir's parts fall into place with minimal effort.
- Balance the piano accompaniment carefully against the choir's upper voices. The texture can easily muddy if the right hand isn't transparent; consider reducing dynamic intensity there if blend becomes an issue.
- Commit fully to the text declamation in the final repetitions of the refrain. The repeated phrase 'Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord' gains its power through conviction, not volume.
How to use it
Slot this near the end of a concert where you want the audience energized and the emotional temperature high. It pairs well with more introspective fare earlier in the program, creating a satisfying arc. The memorable refrain ensures your audience leaves humming.
Skills your students will build
- Gospel harmonic language and syncopation
- Rhythmic ensemble cohesion between choir and instrumentalists
- Text clarity under rhythmically active passages
- Dynamic control in repeated material
- Coordinate ensemble cutoffs across four independent instrumental parts