Love Brought Me Back! - Easter Anthem for SATB Voices and Piano (Sheet music)

Love Brought Me Back Easter anthem for SATB voices and piano by MarkA. Miller.

Heavy rhythm and strong syncopations drive this hiphop anthem. The keyboard part is clearly written to accomplish this style, as arevocal parts. Attention to the rhythm and learning to feel the beat are essential toan authentic performance. An extended piano introduction sets the stage for unisonvoices' entrance at measure 9. Text describes the bad of this world, including fearand hatred, all swept away by the risen Lord. A key change from C minor to C majorrejoices with Hallelujah recognizing the risen Christ. Cued alto notes allow fordivisi in the women's parts. The composer also suggests that a few altos may doublethe tenor line at measure 22. The anthem gradually builds into a rhythmic frenzyshouting love .

The piano part requires an accomplishedmusician. Rhythm and style make this anthem. The vocal parts include severalthree-part sections for the women and high tenor lines.

Performance options include the addition of a drum set, electric bass, andelectric guitar for style. The anthem may be a response to the gospel reading, arousing call to worship, or independent anthem.

Appropriatedays: Easter.

Age Level 7-9

Difficulty of vocal parts 8

Difficulty of accompaniment9