CGA1118 Bless the Lord, My Soul!
Description
Based on Psalm 103:1, this exuberant anthem will add energy and vitality to any service of worship and praise. The snappy melody accompanied by piano and a group of lively percussion instruments explodes with rhythmic enthusiasm that any youth choir or ensemble of mixed voices will love to sing. The anthem's middle section features an optional a cappella section that begins with bass voices and maracas. Additional voices and instruments soon enter one at a time building to a climatic cadence that propels the piece to a powerful, memorable ending.
Voicing: SATB with piano, optional maracas, tambourine, claves and bongos
Composer: Dan R. Edwards
Lectionary:
Year A - Season after Pentecost - Proper 19 [24]
Year C - Season after Pentecost - Proper 16 [21]
Year B - Epiphany - Eighth Sunday after The Epiphany
Scripture: Psalm 103:1
Additional Resources:
CGRP19 Bless the Lord, My Soul! reproducible parts
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