Run Bartimaeus, Run: SATB Choral Octavo
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Run Bartimaeus, Run: SATB Choral Octavo

By Joel Raney / By Joseph M. Martin

Item: 35-DS00400407
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00400407

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About the Composer: Joel Raney

Joel Raney

Joel Raney learned piano before he learned to read, growing up in a rural Alabama Baptist church where gospel music became the foundation of his compositional voice. He earned his bachelor's degree in choral conducting from the University of North Alabama, then pursued advanced keyboard training at Juilliard, earning a master's in piano performance.

Since 1999, Raney has become one of the most prolific and performed composers in church music, with over 300 published works across choral anthems, musicals, cantatas, handbell compositions, and instrumental pieces. His work as Editor at Hope Publishing, combined with his experience scoring thousands of commercial and film projects, has sharpened his ability to write music that connects emotionally with performers and audiences alike. He remains an active clinician, concert pianist, and Minister of Music while maintaining a catalog that consistently ranks among the best-selling in contemporary sacred music.

Why we love this

Raney and Martin have crafted a piece that harnesses the raw spiritual energy of the biblical account while keeping the musical language accessible and joyful. The gospel-inflected style sits naturally for church choirs, and the narrative clarity of the text makes this work equally effective as a standalone anthem or as part of a larger worship service.

What to expect

The piece captures the desperation and determination of Bartimaeus calling out for mercy, then the joy and transformation of being healed and restored to sight. Raney's orchestration of the text creates moments of vulnerability alongside moments of celebratory release, giving singers emotional texture to inhabit.

Who it's for

Church choirs seeking anthem literature that grounds itself in Scripture while embracing contemporary harmonic language. This works for programs ranging from traditional liturgical settings to contemporary worship services, and the moderate difficulty makes it accessible to volunteer and semi-professional ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

  • Honor the rhythmic swagger that Raney brings to the opening statement. This isn't stiff or formal; let the gospel influence guide your interpretation of the syncopation.
  • Balance the solo or semi-solo passages within the full ensemble sections. The piece uses contrast between intimate and tutti moments to tell Bartimaeus's story effectively.
  • Pay attention to text underlay in the climactic moments. Clarity of diction here will amplify the dramatic impact of the healing narrative.

How to use it

Include this during a service or concert that engages with themes of faith, healing, or discipleship. The 15-page octavo suggests a piece substantial enough to anchor a second half of a concert, yet concise enough to fit within a liturgical worship setting without overshadowing other elements.

Skills your students will build

  • Gospel-influenced rhythmic interpretation and syncopation
  • Narrative phrasing and dramatic arc in choral storytelling
  • Balancing solo/semi-solo lines with full ensemble texture
  • Diction clarity in contemporary harmonic contexts

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