With Holy, Holy, Holy and Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee. Composed by Mark Hayes. Shawnee Sacred. General Worship, Sacred. CD. Duration 285 seconds. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35032670).
This significant anthem is an epic declaration of worship and devotion. From the opening piano arpeggios, the piece announces itself as bold and expressive. Chords define the texture of the main theme and resonate with fulfilling delivery in a quote from Holy, Holy, Holy. Moving steadily to a statement from Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, craftsmanship is evident in every measure of the ebullient 12/8 meter. The anthem ends with a dizzying climax of voices, instruments and truth. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hn 1-2, tpt 1-3, tbn 1-2, tba, timp, perc 1-2, pno, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
