Praise The Lord! Sing Hallelujah: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by John Leavitt
Item: 35-PK00254510
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Leavitt's setting of this Early American tune is full of color and contrast and will make for a memorable worship or concert moment. Duration: ca. 3:05
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00254510
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About the Arranger: John Leavitt
John Leavitt has built a reputation as one of the most prolific arrangers for choral ensembles, with a catalog that spans sacred music, secular standards, and contemporary works. His arrangements are known for their accessibility without sacrificing musical substance; he writes idiomatically for singers while creating engaging parts for instrumentalists.
Why we love this
Leavitt's approach to this Early American hymn tune balances clarity of the melody with sophisticated harmonic color, giving your ensemble real textural variety without requiring advanced technique. The arrangement respects the tune's spiritual weight while introducing enough musical interest to keep the piece engaging through repeat listens, whether you're programming a worship service or a concert with mixed sacred repertoire.
What to expect
The piece radiates warmth and conviction. The familiar hymn tune grounds the work in something singers and audiences recognize, while the arrangement's harmonic shifts and instrumental colors create moments of discovery. It's reverent without feeling austere, joyful without becoming frivolous.
Who it's for
Directors seeking meaningful sacred repertoire that works equally well in worship contexts and concert programs. Choirs with instrumental support who want a piece that showcases the ensemble's combined sound without overextending instrumental capability.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the instrumental parts carefully during tutti sections so the choir remains the focal point. Leavitt's orchestration invites color, not competition.
- Shape the dynamic arc across the piece's three minutes to avoid the energy plateau that can happen in sacred music. Small crescendos and releases will maintain momentum.
- Ensure rhythmic precision in any syncopated instrumental figures, particularly if your ensemble includes less experienced players. Mark entrances clearly in rehearsal.
How to use it
Consider this as a centerpiece for a sacred concert set, or as the capstone moment in a worship service where the full ensemble comes together. Its three-minute duration makes it an ideal pairing with shorter secular pieces or additional hymn settings if you're building a thematic program around American musical traditions.
Skills your students will build
- Blending voices with instrumental timbres
- Sustained phrase singing in a hymn texture
- Ensemble balance and dynamic control
- Interpretation of dynamic and textural shifts in choral writing