I Sing the Mighty Power of God - Choral Score

This anthem will feel immediately familiar to many listeners! Wilberg has adapted the words of a traditional hymn and set them to the melody of O little town of Bethlehem. With a lively accompaniment and spirited counter-melody the result is a sparkling and jubilant work that will suit both concerts and services of thanksgiving throughout the year.Mack WilbergMack Wilberg is the Music Director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. He was appointed Music Director in March 2008 having served as Associate Music Director since May 1999. He is a former professor of music at Brigham Young University where he received his bachelor's degree; his master'sand doctoral degrees are from the University of Southern California. In addition to his conducting responsibilities he is active as a pianist choral clinician composer arranger and guest conductor throughout the United States and abroad. In addition to the many compositions he has written for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir his works have been performed by artists such as Renée Fleming Frederica von Stade Bryn Terfel The King's Singers and narrators Walter Cronkite and Claire Bloom. Wilberg's arrangements and compositions are performed and recorded all over the world. With their grandeur energy and craftsmanship they inspire performers and audiences everywhere.

Uses: Call to Worship General Hymn Arrangement Reformation Scripture: II Samuel 22:2 Psalm 18: 2 Daniel 4:3 This adaptation is especially designed as a congregational anthem. Part of a series of publications conceived to invigorate hymn singing this powerful arrangement is the ideal opener. The much beloved text and tune are presented with respect. Classic adornments such as a verse of free harmonization and a final verse that includes a soaring descant along with choral intros and final tags complete the package. Festive!

Uses: General Reformation Festival Church HeritageScripture: Psalm 46One of the great hymns of the faith is visited with an exciting setting of power and majesty. Each verse is treated withthoughtful originality using the words as a springboard for colorful and artful musical moments. Festive brass percussion and a rousing piano accompaniment complete the package making this one of the definitive arrangements of atrue classic hymn. Available separately: SATB TTBB Brass Orchestration. Duration: ca. 4:10.

Harry Causey has done a masterful job of bringing three classic tunes together: The Heavens Are Telling (Haydn) Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee (Beethoven) and the traditional English hymn I Sing the Mighty Powerof God. Along with a rip-roarin' orchestration (available separately) he has truly given us a piece with which to celebrate.

“Make My Life a Sacrifice” is a sermon in song calling both singer and listener to a life of service. Lyricist Jan McGuire compels us to make our lives a song for God. Joseph Martin uses the familiar Hendon hymn tune “Take My Life and Let It Be” to punctuate the powerful message of the text. The congregation is invited to join the final refrain in a mighty crescendo of consecration and commitment. Commissioned in honor of LarryFlanagan for twenty years as Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church in Dalton Georgia this song of devotion and service is thoughtful and inspiring.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Earth DayScripture: Jeremiah 10:12-13; Psalm 98; Isaiah 6:3A noble English hymn is thoughtfully delivered in a fresh setting decorated by a lyric flute part. Thisarrangement avoids any excess and places the words in a framework of rich supportive harmonies. The classic text reminds us that all creation proclaims the majesty of the Creator by fulfilling its design and natural calling.Available: SATB flute. Duration: ca. 3:00.

The title conjures up images of strength and the musical setting matches it every step of the way. The organ part is full and stately and the brass add the final complement.

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of 'There is a land of pure delight' and is known as the 'Father of English Hymnody'. Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale. He wrote about 750 songs and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World When I survey the wondrous cross I sing the Mighty Power of God) 'There is a Land of Pure Delight' is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription'). Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip'). There is a land of pure delight Wheresaints immortal Reign. Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain .

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of 'There is a land of pure delight' and is known as the 'Father of English Hymnody'. Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale. He wrote about 750 songs and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World When I survey the wondrous cross I sing the Mighty Power of God) 'There is a Land of Pure Delight' is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription'). Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip'). There is a land of pure delight Wheresaints immortal Reign. Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain.

Isaac Watts (1674-1748) wrote the lyrics of 'There is a land of pure delight' and is known as the 'Father of English Hymnody'. Watts was for the English hymn as Ambrose was for the medieval Latin hymn and what Martin Luther was for the German chorale. He wrote about 750 songs and some of them survide the ravahes of time. (Joy To The World When I survey the wondrous cross I sing the Mighty Power of God) 'There is a Land of Pure Delight' is usually in English-speaking areas sung on Luther Orlando Emerson's melody ('Ascription'). Here is used a traditional English melody ('Mendip'). There is a land of pure delight Wheresaints immortal Reign. Infinite day excludes the night And pleasures banish pain.