CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY (arr. Barker)

CHRIST THE LORD IS RISEN TODAY

FORMAT: Piano Solo

LEVEL: Moderately Advanced

KEY: C

APPROXIMATE DURATION: 2:55

WORSHIP USES: Prelude, Call to Worship, Offertory, or Special Feature in Easter program

PERFORMANCE OPTIONS: This arrangement must be played in its entirety, with as much gusto and joy as possible!

DESCRIPTION: The opening motif provides opportunity throughout for a joyful feel mixed in some places with hopeful anticipation. The second verse offers a softer, slower, more expressive contrast, building into a climactic higher version of the motif that provides a feeling of lift and modulation. The final verse is grand and glorious, with some dynamic contrasts to make the stronger phrases even more powerful! The last three measures should be played as strongly as (tastefully) possible!