Peace On Earth: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Jared Anderson / Arranged by Marty Hamby
Item: 35-PK00188795
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Let there be joy, let there be praise, let there be mercy among us - let there be peace on earth. Let there be love, let us be one under the Father above us - let there be peace on earth. Duration: ca. 3:25.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00188795
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About the Composer: Jared Anderson
Jared Anderson is a composer and arranger whose work spans contemporary sacred music, film scores, and educational repertoire. His pieces consistently balance accessibility with musical substance, making them valuable resources for ensembles seeking meaningful material that engages both performers and audiences without requiring extreme technical demands.
Anderson's compositional voice draws from hymnic traditions and contemporary concert music, creating works that resonate across denominational and secular contexts. His arrangements and originals for choral ensembles have become staples in many directors' libraries, particularly for holiday programming and special services.
Why we love this
Anderson's text setting here captures the emotional arc of the prayer without oversinging it, and the orchestration supports the choir's message rather than obscuring it. The piece accomplishes something genuinely difficult: it feels both sincere and contemporary, neither retreating into nostalgia nor chasing trends.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with quiet conviction, building from introspection toward affirmation without ever feeling sentimental. Its textures shift from intimate (solo voices over accompaniment) to collectively resonant, creating moments of real beauty that come from clarity rather than elaborate counterpoint.
Who it's for
This works for choirs of mixed ability levels, from developing high school ensembles to accomplished community and church choirs. Directors seeking a contemporary sacred piece with genuine musical substance for Christmas services or winter concerts will find the balance of accessibility and artistry particularly valuable.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic material between soloists and ensemble sections; the text's power depends on moments of clarity alternating with fuller textures.
- Shape the dynamic arc carefully across the full three minutes and twenty five seconds rather than settling into a comfortable dynamic early. The piece builds in intensity and requires sustained focus from your musicians.
- Work the accompaniment track as a rehearsal partner during sectional preparation, but plan at least two full rehearsals with acoustic instruments before performance to adjust blend and timing.
How to use it
Pair this with traditional carols to create a program that acknowledges both historical and contemporary approaches to seasonal themes. It also works beautifully as a closing piece for a Christmas concert, allowing you to move from festive material toward reflection and prayer.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit tone production across longer phrases without sacrificing clarity of diction
- Balancing blend when the ensemble moves between homophonic and more individualized voicing
- Responding to dynamic architecture that builds gradually rather than using sudden shifts
- Connecting lyrical expression to musical shape in contemporary sacred idiom