Shout to God: Choral Instrumental Pak
Item: 35-PK00440012
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Based on Psalm 47, this thrilling anthem will encourage congregations to praise the Lord with unabashed joy. Creative chord choices deliver a festive impact and a remarkable ostinato builds the energy to dizzying heights. Perform this powerful anthem with percussion and brass for special Palm Sunday or concert presentations. Now available in a TTBB version! Score and Parts for Full Orchestra (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-3, tba, perc 1-2, timp, pno, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) and for Brass/Percussion (tpt 1-2, hn, tbn 1-2, sus cym, snare dm) are both available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00440012
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Why we love this
The orchestration choices here feel genuinely celebratory rather than generic. That ostinato spine gives your ensemble something concrete to build against, and the creative harmonic language prevents the piece from sounding like every other praise anthem. You get real dramatic arc without requiring a sophisticated or oversized choir.
What to expect
Jubilant and propulsive. The creative harmonies keep things fresh while the building ostinato creates genuine momentum that feels like congregational celebration rather than performance. Energy compounds with each section, building toward something genuinely exultant.
Who it's for
Choirs with access to brass and percussion, whether in congregational settings or concert halls. The dual orchestration options (full orchestra or brass/percussion) make it accessible for groups without full instrumental resources.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the ostinato carefully in rehearsals. It's the architectural foundation; if it wavers or gets buried, the whole energy collapses. Isolate it with just rhythm section first, then layer voices incrementally.
- Let your brass section breathe in the festive moments. Their rhythmic precision determines whether these sections sparkle or feel plodding. Mark their entrances clearly and drill the articulation consistency across all three trumpet parts.
- The percussion parts drive momentum. Work out stick control and mallet choices with your percussionists before full ensemble rehearsals so they can lock in without constant correction from you.
- Treat the dynamic shape as non negotiable. This piece climbs intentionally. If sections rush the buildups or soften prematurely, you lose the architectural design entirely.
How to use it
Position this as a concert closer or a centerpiece for Palm Sunday/Easter programming when you want to end on unambiguous joy. Pair it with a quieter anthem earlier in the program to create dramatic contrast. The piece's inherent brightness also works well in secular concert contexts focused on themes of celebration or triumph.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining ensemble energy across an extended, repetitive harmonic structure
- Coordinating with percussion and brass parts that drive rhythmic momentum
- Navigating non traditional harmonic progressions within an accessible vocal range
- Building dynamic intensity through layered orchestration and accumulated texture