Fanfare And Celebration

Grade Level 1

Year: 2012

Composer: James Curnow

Program Notes:

Though in a minor key, this traditional Hebrew melody exudes joy and praise through its traditional Yigdal of Ben Judah text (tune: Leoni). It is inspired by a verse taken from Romans 4:20; Abraham was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God.

Fanfare and Celebration strives, through music, to capture the exuberance and celebration of life and God’s love through the verses stated below:

The God of Abr’ham praise, Who reigns enthroned above,

The Ancient of eternal days And God of love.

Jehovah, great I AM, By earth and heav’n confessed:

We bow and bless the sacred name Forever blest.

The whole triumphant host Give thanks to God on high;

“Hail, Father, Son and Holy Ghost!” They ever cry.

Hail, Abr’ham’s God and mine! With heav’n our songs we raise:

All might and majesty are Thine And endless praise.

American Instrumental Ensemble Series (AIES/ABES)