(PraiseSong Easter Choral). Following the success of The Thrill of Hope
for the Christmas season comes What Wondrous Hope for Lent, Holy Week
and Eastertide. Mingling traditional and contemporary elements, this
cantata tells the story of Christ's ministry, passion and resurrection
with thoughtful narration by Pamela Stewart. Great hymnody and modern
worship songs are woven together in a way that is especially useful for
the traditional/transitional church. Bringing the various services of
the season into community, this work provides for two distinct endings
for optimal programming flexibility. A full line of support products is
available to assist learning and performance. This outstanding balance
of ancient and modern music is a thoughtful choice for churches
exploring a diversity of musical styles in worship. Songs include:
Untitled; Speak, O Lord; Come, Ye Seekers; Home (The Arms of God);
Hosanna (with "All Glory, Laud and Honor"); Behold the Lamb (Communion
Hymn); Gethsemane Hymn; What Wondrous Love Is This; Mercy Tree; Easter
Song. Score and Parts (fl, ob, cl, hn 1-2, perc 1-2, acgtr, b, dm, pno,
vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital
download. Parts for Praise Band (perc 1-2, acgtr, b, dm, pno) also
available as a digital download.
