Peace Like A River: SATB: Vocal Score

Philip Kern is a master at arranging well-loved hymns in an exciting way. One of his arrangements The Glory of His Promises was a top-seller when first released. Now he offers two traditional hymns in His River HisPeace – “It Is Well with My Soul” and “Peace Like a River.” We frequently receive requests for arrangements of old hymns and this gentle SATB arrangement will go a long way to fill that need.Ladies begin with “It is Well with My Soul ” then men enter singing “Peace Like a River” with all four parts completing the verse. Then a combining of the two hymns majestically crescendos to a fortissimoconclusion followed by a tender repeat of the final phrase. Glorious.

Uses: General World Peace BaptismScripture: Psalm 23:4; John 1:29; Philippians 4:7This anthem is a soft blanket of peace incorporating these well known traditional songs: Peace Like a River DonaNobis Pacem Kum Ba Ya I Will Walk Through the Valley in Peace and The River is Wide. A soothing piano accompaniment carries these celebrated melodies in tender arms while several fascinating partner songs revealthemselves in the choral texture.

Exquisite! This tranquil arrangement of a beloved old hymn is the essence of God's peace. Lush harmonies with a few surprise jazz chords and the effortless flow of each musical phrase make Like a River a blissfully prayerful moment for worship.

Solid vocal harmonies over a rhythmic gospel piano will bring spirit and joy to your concert and church programming! Accessible and well-crafted! Available separately: SATB SSA ChoirTrax CD.

The newest entrant in the Fred Bock Classics Series is his arrangement of the ageless hymn It Is Well With My Soul. Definitive Fred Bock colors subtly highlight and enhance the song's deep statement of faith despite life's turmoils. This is truly a classic.