• Text Source: Harmonia Sacra, altered CM
• Tune Source: Harmonia Sacra
• Worship Use: Praise/Thanksgiving
• Vocal Part(s):  Unison
• Vocal Range: f-f’
• Key: B flat major
• Meter: 2/2
• Accompanying Instrument: Organ (or piano)

Target Age Group: Grades 3-6

Description: Sing Praise to God is a rousing setting of a memorable American melody  from the early part of the nineteenth century. This works well with either piano or organ accompaniment, but the organ is well suited to the  character of the accompaniment. This anthem would serve as an energetic  choral introit/call to worship or praise anthem for Choir Dedication  Sunday or Thanksgiving.

Anthem Warm-Ups

•  bars 5-6: “Sing praise to God” (Bb-F-D-Bb) – intervallic tuning
•  bars 13-14: “With joyful songs His” (F-Bb-Bb-D-F) – intervallic tuning

Teaching Points

•  Rhythm/Meter: Counting/comprehending 2/2 time, as opposed to 4/4
• Intervallic Tuning: Tuning melodic descending fourths and ascending sixths
• Music History: Learning about early American hymn tunes and their compilation
• Music History/Style Exploration: Listening to/watching a variety of choral performances of early American hymn tunes