
Product Description for SATB chorus and organ, or orchestra This uplifting and highly effective arrangement of the popular Stanford hymn-tune ENGLEBERG, to words by Fred Pratt Green, was commissioned by the Broadway Baptist Church (Fort Worth) in Texas, and later recorded for broadcast by The Tabernacle Choir. The piece is suitable for regular worshipservices but most often at special praise services, choral liturgies, and musical feasts, and for recognizing the work of church musicians. About the Author Mack Wilberg was appointed Music Director of The Tabernacle Choir in 2008, having served as Associate Music Director since 1999. He is a former professor of music at Brigham Young University, where he received his bachelor's degree; his master's and doctoral degrees are from the University of Southern California. Alongside Wilberg's conducting responsibilities he is active as a pianist, choral clinician, composer, arranger, and guest conductor throughout the United States and abroad. In addition to the many compositions he has written for The Tabernacle Choir, his works have been performed by artists such as Renée Fleming, Frederica von Stade, Bryn Terfel, Rolando Villazón, Deborah Voigt, and The King's Singers. Wilberg's arrangements and compositions are performed and recorded all over the world.
This work serves as a specialized musical arrangement designed to elevate the hymn-tune ENGLEBERG for liturgical and ceremonial performance. The author, Mack Wilberg, utilizes his extensive background as the Music Director of The Tabernacle Choir to provide a professional-grade score for SATB chorus and organ or orchestra. The arrangement is structured to support both standard worship services and high-profile choral events, reflecting the composer's expertise in sacred music composition.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this arrangement as a standard, high-quality resource for church choirs and professional ensembles. Musicians frequently note the accessibility and effectiveness of Wilberg's writing for large choral groups.
Page Count:
12
Publication Date:
2022-01-28
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193560615
ISBN-13:
9780193560611
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