The Glories of This Day: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Terry W. York
Item: 35-PK00452718
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This new addition to the "Nashville First Baptist Church Choral Series" is a full-bodied anthem of praise. Filled with joyful imagery celebrating the journey of faith, a soaring theme delights and inspires while holding the poetry aloft. The choral writing is adroitly crafted and filled with powerful gestures that showcase the choir at its very best. Magnificent! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-3, tba, perc 1-2, timp, hp, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00452718
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About the Composer: Terry W. York
Terry W. York is a prolific composer and arranger whose work has become central to contemporary church music literature. His compositions for choral ensembles balance accessibility with sophistication, earning him a reputation for writing music that challenges singers while remaining rooted in the traditions and values of faith communities.
York's contributions to sacred choral music span multiple genres and ensemble sizes. His work with Nashville First Baptist Church has resulted in a substantial catalog of anthems and service music that directors consistently turn to for their ability to inspire both performers and congregations.
Why we love this
This anthem refuses to coast on sentiment. The soaring theme carries real melodic weight and the choral writing demands precision and artistry from your singers, giving them material worthy of their effort. With a full orchestral complement available, you have genuine flexibility in scaling the production to match your resources without sacrificing the impact.
What to expect
Celebratory and purposeful. The joyful imagery moves beyond surface brightness into something more substantive, creating an anthem that feels earned by both the technical demands and emotional arc. This is music that lifts congregations and rewards choirs who've prepared it thoroughly.
Who it's for
This works for choirs with solid musicianship and access to a capable pit orchestra or willing to use a well-balanced instrumental ensemble. The full orchestration means flexibility in performance contexts, from concert settings to worship services where instrumental accompaniment is standard.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's entrance against the instrumental texture. The 'powerful gestures' in the writing will land only if singers commit fully to the dynamic shape rather than merely hitting the printed dynamics.
- Shape the soaring theme through the choral lines so that the melody feels inevitable rather than imposed. This requires attention to phrase direction across both homophonic and polyphonic passages.
- Prepare your principal winds early. The oboe, flute, and clarinet parts likely carry thematic material that will anchor the choir's intonation and stylistic approach.
How to use it
Position this as a centerpiece anthem for a spring concert celebrating faith or spiritual themes, where its soaring character can stand alongside complementary sacred works. It also serves well as a substantial offering in a worship service where your ensemble's capabilities deserve showcasing.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing choir tone with full orchestral accompaniment
- Following complex dynamic contours across multiple phrases
- Sustaining intonation in passages with moving instrumental parts
- Interpreting poetic text through melodic shaping
- Navigating both homophonic and polyphonic choral textures