Kid’s Korner – New Titles for Children’s Choir Spring 2024 Monday, February 12, 2024
recommended by Jennifer F., Sacred Choral Music Specialist
Moses and Me by Vicki Tucker Courtney, 2-part with piano and optional oboe, tambourine & hand drum
From the Joyfully Sing! 360 Series, this fresh setting relates the story of Moses to the everyday lives of children. With a true Old Testament Jewish sound, it includes parts for easy optional percussion and oboe instruments within the anthem.
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today arr. Becki Slagle Mayo, Unison/2-part with piano and optional 6 handbells
This joyful gem, arranged in a classical style, will highlight Easter celebrations. The hymn is introduced first, followed by a new melody. The two songs then partner together in creative and lovely moments of harmony. The piece concludes with an extended “alleluia” in optional four-part harmony on the last chord. A simple handbell or handchime part using only six bells is included.
Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel arr. Keith Christopher, Unison/2-part with piano
This arrangement of the traditional spiritual is pure fun! The energetic piece starts in unison with a statement of the chorus. It is followed by two catchy verses and choruses, all supported by a lively accompaniment. The ending builds excitedly until the word “Daniel” is suddenly whispered dramatically.
Be Strong in the Lord by Dennis and Nan Allen, Unison/2-part with piano
Dennis and Nan Allen have written an encouraging anthem of faith based on Scripture. A memorable, mostly step-wise melody and inclusion of the hymn “The Solid Rock” make this a wonderful gem of trust and assurance. The optional harmony provides color and the modulation into the last stanza produces confident conclusion.
Table of Love by Ruth Elaine Schram, Unison with piano
With a wistful innocence, Table of Love is a lovely communion anthem for children. Use anytime during Lent, World Communion Day, or whenever communion is served. Smoothly incorporates the classic hymn “Were You There?” “There is room for you at the table of Love.”
Psalm of Blessing by Vicki Hancock Wright, Unison with piano and optional 6 handbells
Brightly bouncing, this anthem of praise and blessing comes from the seasoned and talented Vicki Hancock Wright. Filled with solid theology and scriptural truths, it sings with joy. The unison voicing makes it easy to teach and perform. The optional handbell obbligato will bring a special sparkle!
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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 20 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 and rings with the First Church Ringers at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio. When not singing or ringing, Jennifer can be found doing conformation and other competitive sports with her three standard long haired dachshunds, Fanny, Frenchie, and Lukas.