Sing To The Lord (with "Praise To The Lord, The Almighty"): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Robert Sterling / Arranged by Michael McDonald
Item: 35-PK00278230
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Description
Uses: General, Call to Worship
Scripture: I Chronicles 16:23-29; Psalm 18:46-49; Psalm 84:1-2
Mary McDonald has creatively paired this vintage Contemporary Christian song with a well-known hymn. With its praise-filled lyrics over a bright, energetic
accompaniment, your choir will want to sing this anthem again and again.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00278230
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Why we love this
The pairing of a Contemporary Christian song with a cherished hymn tune creates immediate textural interest without requiring your singers to learn unfamiliar material. Mary McDonald's arrangement builds energy thoughtfully, giving you natural phrasing points and dynamic shape that feel inevitable rather than imposed. Your choir will find genuine pleasure in how the two melodies complement each other, making this a piece they're eager to perform.
What to expect
Bright and celebratory, this piece carries the warmth of congregational hymn singing elevated by contemporary energy. The combination feels both accessible and fresh, inviting listeners into genuine praise rather than passive listening.
Who it's for
This arrangement works for church choirs seeking contemporary repertoire with traditional roots and for concert choirs programming sacred music with immediate appeal. Singers appreciate the familiarity of a well-known hymn paired with engaging modern writing.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the hymn melody against the contemporary song line so both remain audible; neither should overshadow the other during their shared moments.
- Shape the bright, energetic accompaniment with clear articulation in the rhythm section to support the uplifting character throughout.
- Let the praise-filled text inform your dynamic choices; the choir's enthusiasm should build organically from the opening rather than feel forced.
How to use it
Open a service of worship music with this anthem to set a joyful, participatory tone, or place it as a finale to a sacred concert program where its brightness provides satisfying closure. Its dual musical identity makes it equally at home in a Sunday service or a choral festival.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing two simultaneous melodic lines of equal importance
- Sustaining energetic, articulate singing in bright tempos
- Interpreting text with genuine expression rather than technical precision alone
- Understanding how contemporary and traditional harmonic languages can coexist