Sing Praise!: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Allan Robert Petker / By Psalm 150
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About the Composer: Allan Robert Petker
Allan Robert Petker is a prolific composer and arranger whose catalog spans choral, instrumental, and educational music. His arrangements and original compositions emphasize accessibility without sacrificing musical substance, making him a frequent choice for school and community choirs seeking repertoire that engages both singers and audiences.
Why we love this
Petker's setting of Psalm 150 captures the jubilant spirit of the text while remaining genuinely singable across mixed ability levels. The instrumental pak expands the piece far beyond what a cappella alone can achieve, giving your ensemble the fullness and resonance that makes this celebration feel earned and powerful.
What to expect
Radiant and affirming. The piece radiates genuine joy rooted in the psalm's call to praise, with instrumental color that transforms simple choral lines into something luminous. There's warmth here, not just volume.
Who it's for
Choirs with access to basic instrumental support (or willing to learn what's provided in the pak). This works for high school choirs, community groups, and church ensembles seeking a piece that feels celebratory without technical vocal pyrotechnics.
How to get the most out of it
- Build the dynamic arc gradually across phrases rather than jump to full volume at the climax; let the instrumental parts carry the momentum so singers can sustain their lines without strain.
- Balance the choir against the instruments carefully during rehearsal using the accompaniment track; these parts are designed to support, not overwhelm.
- Articulate text crisply in the praise sections to cut through the fuller texture and ensure the message lands with the audience.
How to use it
Use this as a program closer or the final selection in a sacred music concert; its affirmative message and text provide natural closure. It also serves well as an opening if you want to establish an uplifting tone early and then explore deeper material afterward.
Skills your students will build
- Blending voice parts with instrumental accompaniment
- Sustaining long phrase lines under dynamic pressure
- Projecting text clearly within a fuller orchestration