Anthem for choir and orchestra -or- choir, organ, brass, and timpani
(with a little solo soprano bit)
The traditional text for Christmas Eve, this piece was premiered at about 11:30 PM on December 24, 2006. Here’s the original scoring:
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Thanks be to God!
Anthem for Soprano, Tenor and Baritone Soloists, Choir, Organ, Brass and Timpani
This is a big festive anthem for Easter, continuing the male chorus narration of the Passion and ending with a big “Bell Anthem” of “Thanks be to God”. Â This piece pairs with the Psalm “This is the Day”, the tune of which comes back at the end of “Thanks”.