Allan Robert Petker: I Will Sing Praises: Mixed Choir a Cappella: Vocal Score

We Are the Music Makers by British poet Arthur O'Shaughnessy is one of the most moving poetic texts found in this oeuvre. Set to music by a number of composers American composer and conductor Allan Petker provides us with a marvelous setting for SATB mixed voices with piano. This piece will be quite popular with high school voices but would also find a home with college/university or community choruses. Try it for American Music Month for a commencement exercise or grouped with other pieces by British composers.

Designed and commissioned as a concert opening piece “I Will Sing ” demands attention and drafts even the most reserved into singing. Available with optional brass (2 tpts 2 tbns) and percussion the accompaniment iscrisp and rhythmic. The choral sentences are exuberant and driving and soon break into canon. A soft and reflective middle section exalts the oneness of God before a return to the opening fanfare. Ending with strength andexcitement it is great for festival and general use.

The SATB setting released last year became one of the best-selling sacred chorals for the year. This SAB setting stands easily on its on and invites a whole new group of choirs to its message. Based on John 17:20-24 thiscommissioned anthem celebrates God's love for us and honors both a choir director and organist. A captivating melody this anthem explains how our understanding of God's love for us enables us to live more fully as well. Organistsand choirs will find this an excellent anthem of praise.

Based on John 17:20-24 this commissioned anthem celebrates God's love for us and honors both a choir director and organist. A captivating melody this anthem explains how our understanding of God's love for us enables us to livemore fully as well. Organists and choirs will find this an excellent anthem of praise.

SATB-Based on the life and book of Job from the Old Testament the text praises God for challenges we endure and assures us of God's unending love. The melody is plaintive and somewhat “romantic” in style and the harp (orpiano) accompaniment is delicately woven into the fabric. Excellent for commissioning ordaining or mission services.