Alleluia, Amen! Kid’s Korner for Fall 2024 Monday, October 21, 2024
recommended by Jennifer F., Sacred Choral Music Specialist
Alleluia, Amen! arr. Vicki Hancock Wright, Unison/2-part with piano
“Alleluia, Amen!” is an energetic setting of a familiar hymn appropriate for children’s voices. It is a call for all to praise God and can be used at various times throughout the church year. Though it can be done completely in unison, there is an optional descant/response part that will provide an extra challenge for your more experienced singers.
If We Knew When by Ruth Elaine Schram, Unison/2-part with piano and optional flute
This offering presents a humble and beautiful message of preparation for the coming of the Christ Child. “If we knew when, if we knew where…we would be ready, we would be prepared!” The Advent themes of preparation and anticipation are clearly present in the lovely text. Add the optional flute obbligato to enrich the moment.
Let Us Give Thanks to the Lord by Brad Nix, Unison/2-part with piano
Joy and energy abound in this irresistible thanksgiving anthem that includes a brief portion of the hymn, “For the Beauty of the Earth.” Repetition in both text and melody make the piece a snap to learn. And an easy, optional descant gives budding two-part choirs a chance to shine as the anthem comes to a close.
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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.