A Resurrection Declaration

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Now Let the Heavens Be Joyful and Christ the Lord Is Risen Today-Uses: Easter Eastertide Hymn ArrangementScripture: Matt. 28:5-6This octavo is an Easter gathering of hymns to awaken the “alleluias of praise” in your choir and congregation. Puttingthree time-honored tunes and texts together in a successful musical mosaic the arrangement gives equal treatment to all vocal parts creating rich encouraging harmonies and powerful vocal effects. The final hymn Christ theLord Is Risen Today has a soaring descant that lifts the Easter declaration to the skies. Available separately: SATB Digital Handbells (3 octaves) Orchestration (Score and parts for Trumpets 1-3 (Horn sub. for Tpt 3)Trombones 1&2 Timpani) StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:04.

This crisp SAB anthem is a joyous resurrection declaration. With an elegant classical lilt the jubilant main theme opens the piece with unison voices and the spirit of confidence. Well-crafted countermelodies make the piece seem richer and more difficult that it actually is. A contrasting middle section brings expressive relief and reminds us of the life that is the triumph of the Easter message. The anthem ends with sharp clean punctuations of praise.

A powerful blues-driven song instills the hope of everlasting life into the heart of the believer. The style is raw and the message defiant, conveying the confidence that is ours in the resurrected Christ. With a steady crescendo of purpose and praise, this is an effective declaration of faith for the modern church. NOTE: Full Performance MP3 is for the SATB voicing only.