O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Composer Mark Hayes makes a fresh new offering with this beloved text by Charles Wesley. Scored in 12/8 meter, you'll notice an energy and excitement that presents the flavor of a madrigal but with the accompaniment of a small ensemble including flute, trumpet, horn and percussion. The piece also quotes the hymtune AZMON, which masterfully remains in 12/8, then leads to an impressive and stately finale. Full orchestra parts or a performance/accompaniment CD are also available.