Lent & Easter Musical

Based on the Gospel of Mark, Allen Pote and Tom Long have created a 35-minute retelling of last week of Christ's life, with passionate music, riveting lyrics and narration. Performed in its entirety, the musical makes the full journey from Palm Sunday to Easter morning and climaxes with Allen Pote's blockbuster anthem "On the Third Day. " The work may be adapted to work as a Lenten cantata by omitting either or both of the first and last pieces. An other variation would be to sing the "Hosanna" on Palm Sunday, then on Good Friday the bulk of the work, saving "On the Third Day" your Easter morning service. Accompaniment may be provided by just piano, CD track, or a small instrumental ensemble composed by Mark Kellner. Allen Pote's memorable melodies interact beautifully with Tom Long's lyrics to provide a profoundly moving musical work, which perfectly commemorates the sacrificial death of Christ "At the Ninth Hour. " The Orchestration by Mark Kellner contains a Conductor's Score and parts for: 18 Handbells (A4-G7), Piano, Flute, Oboe, Horn in F, Percussion, Violins 1 & 2, Cello, Bass Guitar, and Synth String Reduction. The separate handbell part, depending on the selection, is for up to 18 bells (A4-G7).

Psalms 92:1 - Psalms 92:2 - Psalms 92:3 - Psalms 92:4 - Psalms 92:5 - Psalms 92:6 - Psalms 92:7 - Psalms 92:8 - Psalms 92:9 - Psalms 92:10 - Psalms 92:11 - Psalms 92:12 - Psalms 92:13 - Psalms 92:14 - Psalms 92:15.

Original anthem Allen Pote's adaptation of Psalm 92 is a joyous, uplifting celebration of the Psalmist's command to give thanks for God's goodness and to sing, rejoice and be glad. One of the all-time top-sellers in the Hope choral catalog, this classic Allen Pote original is now available in a new SAB setting with a brand new, full orchestration by Paul Thompson. For 'Church Music Sunday' or any service centered on worship & music, this is an ideal anthem. The brass parts are for Trumpets 1 & 2 and Trombones 1 & 2. The Orchestration by Paul Thompson consists of a Conductor's Score and parts for: Flute 1 & 2, Oboe 1 & 2, Clarinet in B-flat 1 & 2, Horns in F 1 & 2, Trumpets in B-flat 1 & 2, Trombones 1 & 2, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 & 2, Harp, Piano, Violin 1 & 2, Viola and Cello.