Press Toward the Mark: Choral Instrumental Pak
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Vigorous and captivating, this song is an exciting call to service for the church. With rallying cry confidence, the music toggles between unison declarations and more legato harmonic moments to create diversity in the choral texture. A reverent contrasting bridge offers relief from mission and lingers in a moment of sincere worship. The emphatic coda brings brilliance and the anthem ends with exclamations of commitment in glorious chords of praise. Epic! Score and Parts (tpt 1-2, hn, tbn 1-2, tba, perc 1-2, timp, org) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00451613
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Why we love this
The architecture here is what sets it apart: the composer knows that modern congregations need both moments of stirring declaration and genuine quietude, so the piece refuses to settle into one emotional register. The instrumental parts elevate the choral writing without overwhelming it, and percussion and timpani hits land with real purpose rather than mere decoration.
What to expect
A call to action wrapped in genuine worship. The music swells with conviction during unison passages, softens into reflective harmony during the bridge, then returns with renewed purpose and orchestral brilliance. It's mission-focused yet reverent, never sacrificing sincerity for spectacle.
Who it's for
Any church music program seeking an anthem that engages both the choir and a full instrumental ensemble. This works equally well for the group with capable brass and timpani and for churches willing to augment with volunteer instrumentalists from the congregation.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the unison declarations with rhythmic precision; they're rallying cries, not recitations. The energy comes from unified articulation and clarity, not volume alone.
- Let the legato harmonic sections breathe. This is where the choir shows vulnerability, so balance is essential; the organ should anchor without drowning the voices.
- Prepare the contrasting bridge as a genuine tempo shift in attitude. Mark it clearly in rehearsal so singers understand they're entering a moment of introspection before the forward drive returns.
- Time the coda's emphatic chords with the brass and percussion; ask your rhythm section to lock the final exclamations so they land as unified praise, not scattered excitement.
How to use it
Place this near the end of a service or program where an anthem of commitment lands hardest. It pairs well on a concert that explores themes of faith and calling, and the contrasting textures make it stand alone without needing companion pieces to maintain listener interest.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining unison precision across longer phrases
- Transitioning cleanly between homophonic and legato harmonic writing
- Responding to instrumental cues from brass and percussion
- Shaping worship-centered text with varied dynamic and articulation approaches
- Balancing with a full instrumental ensemble