Prayer of Being: Choral Instrumental Pak
Item: 35-PK00427901
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A classic prayer is caressed with winsome music in this brief and beautiful offering. Meeting the constant need for effective worship responses, this piece rises above utility and achieves the rare goals of artistry and ministry. Chorally satisfying, the harmonies are pleasantly contemporary and the melody organic to the ancient text. Your choir will sound its best when singing this refreshing, worshipful setting.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00427901
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Why we love this
Contemporary harmonies paired with a classical text create genuine resonance rather than surface piety. The piece demands nothing excessive from your singers while delivering the kind of musical substance that earns respect from both congregation and choir.
What to expect
Gentle and spacious. The harmonies feel generous rather than complex, and the melody has an ease that comes from respecting the ancient words it carries. There's nothing hurried about this; it settles rather than soars.
Who it's for
Church musicians seeking a prayer setting that feels current without sacrificing dignity, and choirs wanting to add something genuinely artistic to their worship repertoire. This works especially well for congregations that value both musical craft and spiritual authenticity.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's blend carefully during sustained harmonic moments; the contemporary sound relies on clean voice leading rather than thick doublings.
- Allow the melody room to breathe. This setting serves a liturgical function, so resist the urge to rush even when the text might invite a quicker tempo.
- Engage your instrumentalists as partners in creating atmosphere. The accompaniment isn't decorative; it supports and shapes the emotional arc.
How to use it
Use this during a service where a moment of reflection or transition is needed, or program it as a bridge between congregational singing and a more elaborate anthem. Its brevity makes it ideal for adding contemplative texture without consuming concert time.
Skills your students will build
- Singing contemporary harmonic language with clarity and precision
- Balancing ensemble blend across changing voice combinations
- Connecting text delivery to musical phrasing in a liturgical context
- Collaborative ensemble singing with instrumental accompaniment