Mark Hayes Online Store : Anthems
FAR ABOVE ALL|
Lindsborg Press
797242195792, SATB, $1.75
Majestic and powerful, this original by Mark Hayes perfectly reflects the text based on scripture from Ephesians I that emphasizes Christ's power and supremacy. Constructed almost like a rondo with the recurring portion being the refrain, it has several unique sections. It opens with a gentle chorale that has 4- and 5-part harmony and then moves suddenly into a faster, more dramatic and rhythmic section that leads to the stately refrain. The next section has the men echoing the ladies on descending chromatic fifths, creating a delightful effect above a staccato accompaniment. After the next refrain, Hayes masterfully builds excitement to the end as the basses present a new, more contemporary, melodic motive, followed by staggered entrances of the tenors, harmony on the words, "Jesus Christ is far above all." 6- to 8-part divisi, the need for vocal independence, and the extended length make this a challenging anthem, but it is well worth the effort to prepare and would be excellent as a
Acc. CD 797242195853 $24.98 Instrumentation 797242195976 $69.95
Instrumentation (PDF) 797242914775 $69.95
2 Fl/Picc, Oboe, Clar, Bass, 4 Horns, 3 Tpts, 2 Tbns,
Bass Tbn or Tuba, 2 Perc, Timp, Harp, Vlns I & II, Cello, Dbl. Bass To listen to a music sample, click on link below:
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ONE COMPLIMENTARY COPY PER CUSTOMER. I DO NOT SELL MULTIPLE COPIES OF CHORAL ANTHEMS, ACC. TRACKS OR ORCHESTRATIONS ON THIS WEBSITE. [more]
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