All Creatures of Our God And King

Lasst Uns Erfreuen:fr.Geistliche Kirchegeseng 1623-Festival arrangement of the familiar hymn for choir congregation and keyboard

Nico Muhly's Looking Up for SATB and Orchestra. Programme note:Looking Up is a piece for large chorus and orchestra and is in three sections played without pause. In the 16th century a variety of psalters in meter were printed in England with the idea of making psalm-singing something that could happen easily at home with the rhyming meter being an aid to memorization. These translations are …

3 Octaves of Handbells-Handbells organ trumpet and trombone parts make this dramatic work even more exciting. Based on the St. Francis of Assisi tune All Creatures of Our God and King this anthem soars with energy and movement dramaticallyproclaiming the joy and blessings of Easter. Available separately: SATB (with handbells); Brass Parts.

Combining one of our best-loved hymns with rhythmic vocal jazz background makes this a stunning crossover work to be enjoyed by both singers and audience. The eight-part arrangement will work very well even with a smaller but strong group of singers. A work that will surely bring light and joy to your program! Duration: ca. 4:50.