Kid’s Korner: Fall & Christmas 2020 Friday, October 09, 2020
recommended by Jennifer F., Sacred Choral Music Specialist
Fairest Lord Jesus arr. Cindy Berry, Unison/2-part with piano and optional congregation
This delightful arrangement of the beloved hymn conveys a feeling of celebration with its upbeat tempo and simple syncopation ideal for older elementary youth or adult choirs. Solo singing and congregational participation provide additional ways to program this hymn into worship with unique style.
A New Day Psalm by Joseph Martin, 2-part with piano and optional trumpet
Here’s an ebullient new anthem that is perfect as a call to worship. The text and music (along with the optional trumpet obbligato) herald the beginning of a fresh new day wherein God’s deliverance and faithfulness are celebrated. Festive and celebrative!
Now Sing We, Now Rejoice arr. Mason Koertiz, 2-part with piano
Part of the Concordia Children’s Series, this setting by Mason Koertiz of the tune IN DULCI JUBILO is for two-part choir and piano. This piece utilizes an echo effect to provide a simple introduction to two-part singing. The natural dancelike tune is supplemented with a flowing piano accompaniment.
O Lord, Our God, We Thank You by Vicki Hancock Wright, Unison with piano and optional handbells
Filled with charm and wonder this anthem of thanksgiving celebrates the bounty of God’s goodness that surrounds us each day. A captivating piano accompaniment brings lush harmonic color and strong melodic support to the memorable melody while an optional handbell part adds an additional layer of sparkle to the piece.
O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings by G.F. Handel/arr. Jeremy J. Bankson, Unison with piano
A unison setting of the well-known chorus from “Messiah” arranged for children’s voices. The arranger simplified some of the melismatic passages and changed the key to G major. Equally effective with adult voices.
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About the Author:
Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 15 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is Director of Handbells at Worthington Presbyterian Church and sings in the First Church Choir at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio, and is also the founder, Artistic Director and bass bell ringer for Handbells Columbus.