Arise and Shine – Full Score

Description

Scripture Reference: Isaiah 60:1

• festival setting of a great, reassuring praise text: “Fear not!”

• scored for brass quintet, organ and four-part choir

• rhythmically a bit complex in 7/8 meter

• extensive vocal range (up to high C in soprano) with declamatory choral writing

• simple and effective modality and key relationships with a rhapsodic central episode

• a fine piece for festival Sundays (especially Lent) as well as a general praise anthem