Don Besig Nancy Price: Praise to the Lord!: SATB: Vocal Score

From the first delicate piano notes to its final triumphant chords this Don Besig and Nancy Price original “I Will Sing Your Glory and Praise ” is a musical statement of scope and profound spirituality. There is anorganic quality to this writing that slowly builds in intensity until the memorable melody surrenders to a final section utilizing the celebrated “Ode to Joy” with an effective new text from the authors. Destined forthe folders of many fortunate choirs don't miss this glorious new general-use anthem. Auspicious!

Any choir can fill the sanctuary with ringing praise this Easter with the help of Don Besig and Nancy Price. You'll love the bright and jubilant presentation of the Good News with its cunning use of “When I Survey theWondrous Cross.” Its overwhelming popularity in its SATB version published in 1988 made it eligible to be offered now in SAB for choirs anywhere. The optional B-flat trumpet part is provided in the octavo. A majestic fanfarefor Easter Sunday!

Discover the joyful lilt of this new Price/Besig winner and lift the spirits of your church. Raise your praise to the Lord of creation. Exalting God through the gift of music is the heart of this general praise offering.Infectious rhythm governs the flow of this distinctive anthem. Any time is a great time to praise God and this song affirms this timeless truth with fresh jazzy yet worshipful appeal. “Sing Out a New Song to theLord!”

Uses: General Music Appreciation Scripture: Psalm 13:6 Acts 16:25 Exodus 15:1 Psalm 59:16 With a confident flourish of praise and the clarion statement of Come Christians Join to Sing this anthem immediately engages the spirit. This curtain raising acclamation soon surrenders to a lightly syncopated original theme that is a charming melodic gesture accompanied by a cheerful piano part. This text celebrates the glory of singing the old songs and the community we find in praise. A counter-melody adds vocal variety and the piece is sure to set toes to tapping with its upbeat and joyful nature.

A gentle rhythmic groove establishes a positive spirit immediately in this general worship offering. The lightly syncopated opening theme announces the focus of a life lived in praise and thanksgiving. Inspiring!

Uses: General Call to Worship Scripture: Psalm 33:1-5 - Psalm 90:1 - Matthew 28:16-20 Here is a jubilant call to praise rich with both musical beauty and spiritual meaning. Brightly propelled by a rhythmic theme in 3/4 this anthem is well-suited as a call to worship or as special music for any service. The part-writing is effective and accessible. Highly recommended!

Let the song go forth with this happy anthem that celebrates all that is wondrous about singing our praise to the Lord. Alive with an upbeat gospel spirit this message of unbounded joy is appropriate for any time of the year.

This outstanding portrait of the nativity is a delicate song for Christmas worship gatherings. Nature decorates the world with praise and the world rejoices to greet its Messiah. Artful music with interesting modal harmoniesadorns the vocal writing and an exquisite piano part wraps the whole in graceful tones of beauty. Save a place in your Christmas Eve service for this special selection.