Top Selling Church Anthems for Spring Monday, February 22, 2010
Church choir directors searching for excellent music for spring worship should check out Stanton's “Top Five†anthems for 2010:
Come Find Forgiveness and Love features the 19th-century hymn “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling†along with an evocative new text for Lenten and communion services. The optional flute obbligato adds to the warm texture.
From the pen of Mark Hayes, The Heart of Jesus beautifully declares Jesus' love for us despite the suffering that He had to endure. The voices float atop a gorgeous, smooth accompaniment. It's a perfect choice for Holy Week.
The Lily of the Valley is a beguiling setting of the traditional Irish melody “Salley Gardens.â€Â Featuring a delicate piano accompaniment that supports lovely choral harmonies as they build to a climactic expression of faith.
Driving rhythms and syncopation are the hallmarks of Resurrection Victory by Lloyd Larson. Optional brass and percussion make this selection ideal for Easter Sunday.
You Alone Are God is an expressive, powerful original by Mary McDonald which starts softly and prayerfully, and slowly builds to a soaring, majestic affirmation of faith before closing with a return to the prayer-like opening mood.
For even more high quality anthems for spring, read our previous blog or call us at 1-800-42-MUSIC for further recommendations.