Ask, and It Will Be Given To You
Publisher | Paraclete Press Sacred Music |
Composer | David Halls |
Voice/Instrument | Treble Voices |
Accompaniment | Organ |
Difficulty | Unrated |
• tender setting of this well-known text of faith and supplication: excellent way to teach the scripture verse to children for life!
• simple harmonic and rhythmic pattern of keyboard introduction creates an ostinato effect, framing this anthem in ABA form
• healthy range and tessitura for the elementary and middle school age child, reflects the composers’ experiential understanding of the treble voice (Salisbury Cathedral Choirmaster)
• closing section combines a descant with the opening tune and accompaniment, which can be used to reinforce basic breath
management and legato line