CGA1100 Who Built the Ark?
Description
Children of all ages will love this light-hearted anthem that spotlights one of the Old Testament's most popular stories, Noah and the Ark. Repetition of text and melody make the piece make an ideal choice for early elementary choirs or choirs that combine younger and older children. Use of woodblocks and sand blocks add to the anthem's playful spirit as they imitate the sound of hammers and saws. A reproducible Noah's Ark coloring page is also included in the anthem that can be used for an early arriver activity or visual aid in teaching the piece. Sound file: ms. 1-20
Voicing: Unison with piano, woodblocks and blocks
Arranger: Jeff Reeves
Lectionary:
Year A - Season after Pentecost - Proper 4 (9)
Year A - Easter - Easter Vigil
Year B - Easter - Easter Vigil
Year C - Easter - Easter Vigil
Year B - Lent - First Sunday in Lent
Scripture: Genesis 6-9
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