A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Sharp, clever rhythms and bold harmonies give new flavor to Martin Luther's sturdy hymn tune in this fresh setting. Mallets are used to stunning effect as a prevailing ostinato, while the high registers peal off the theme in a cool flair. A loving tribute to the standard chordal treatment peeks in to remind us of its majestic nature, but only briefly, before returning to the fanciful, malleted motif. Rhythmically and at times technically challenging, but well worth the effort. A crowd pleaser for sure!