Drew Pace | For mixed voices, piano, and cello with solo divisi | Performance time: 6'
A sweeping, dramatic treatment of Charles Wesley's beloved hymn, set to a new tune. The work provides an individualistic opportunity to experience the emotional depths of the hymn, and takes time to vividly paint the author's text. Features a sumptuous piano accompaniment and a striking cello solo. The choral parts are designed to be approachable for the singer. Even in complex moments, a comfortable tutti line grounds the choir as solos for small groups of singers take flight. This work would be appropriate for an advanced highschool or collegiate choir, sacred concerts, and services of worship where a six-minute anthem is desired.
The work received its world premiere in April, 2026.
Chamber orchestration available on request.
Drew Pace | For Mixed Voices and Piano | Performance time: 3.5’
A new setting of Philip Paul Bliss's text "Man of Sorrows! What A Name!" that's both contemplative and expansive. Designed for approachability and use in worship services and concerts, the choral writing makes frequent use of two-part textures and unisons while the piano handles the textural and harmonic interest. The last verse is set in a modified version of Bliss's original tune that carries a triumphant message of Christ's victory over death, and climaxes with the first and only statement in the work of "What a Savior!"; the work then ends contemplatively, signifying that while Christ's victory is assured, we are still waiting on earth for His return. An ideal anthem for Lent and Easter Sunday, or for a contemplative concert addition.
Chamber orchestration available on request.
Drew Pace | For mixed voices and piano | Performance time: 4'
A work written in memory of a dear friend's passing. The poem below is set to a melody created by transliterating the name of the departed (and his dear bride) into the musical alphabet. The piece bids him farewell and marvels at what he must now be seeing. Visions of heavenly glory eventually fade as he enters his eternal rest, and in the final verse a call is given to all who are listening to come and know the Lord.
A fitting work for a sacred concert, memorial service, or perhaps All Saints or a similar day of remembrance.
May You Now Find Your Rest
May you now find your rest,
Dear servant of the Lord:
Finished is your earthly toil,
Now bask in your reward!
Dear brother, your pain is gone;
You are now where you belong.
You dance in glory now,
Round Heav'n's eternal throne.
Robed in white and spotless,
Give your praise to Him alone:
"Hosanna! Hallelujah
To the Lamb who was slain!"
You sing in glory now
The Seraph's joyous song:
"Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
God Almighty,
Who was, and is,
And is to come!"
Amen, amen!
May you now find this rest,
Put your trust in the Lord:
Christ who died, and Christ who lives
And loves the unborn;
He saves us, and gives us
Eternal rest.
-D. Pace, 2024
arr. Drew Pace | For mixed voices and piano | Performance time: ~6.5’
A grand and sweeping setting of Augustus Toplady's beloved hymn, utilizing James Ward's New City Fellowship tune as well as the original Toplady tune. The work features a challenging, sensitive, and collaborative piano part that colors the story of the hymn even as the choir delivers the text, with choral writing designed to be evocative without being inapproachable. This makes for a gratifying and complex setting that dwells on the deeper meanings of Toplady's text, and relates it to the walk of the individual believer. This work is designed for sacred concerts, appropriate for advanced highschool choirs and collegiate choral ensembles. It would also work well for church choirs, especially in special services and concerts where a six-minute anthem is desired.
Parts for chamber and full orchestration available on request.
Special thanks to James Ward for use of his tune, used with permission.
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