Praise To The Lord, The Almighty/Amazing Grace arr. David Mancini

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty/Amazing Grace arranged by David Mancini

Introduction

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty/Amazing Grace is a spiritually resonant and musically engaging percussion septet arrangement by David Mancini. This unique work skillfully merges two iconic hymns—“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” and “Amazing Grace”—into a powerful musical expression. Mancini’s setting transforms these sacred melodies into a vibrant, textured ensemble piece suitable for concert and liturgical performance alike.

Materials and Build Quality

Published by Permus Publications, the score and individual parts are clearly engraved and professionally printed. The edition provides detailed articulation, dynamics, and voicing cues to ensure both accuracy and expressive depth in performance. With attention to ensemble balance and variety in timbre, this edition meets the demands of both rehearsal and concert situations.

Performance and Use Case

Intended for intermediate to advanced percussionists, the work is arranged for seven players and utilizes a rich palette of keyboard percussion, battery instruments, timpani, and piano. The arrangement flows seamlessly between the two hymns, offering contrast, lyrical phrasing, and moments of rhythmic drive. It is especially suited for church concerts, percussion ensemble recitals, and community outreach performances with sacred themes.

Instrumentation

• 4 Marimbas
• Vibraphone
• Chimes
• Bells
• Timpani
• Snare Drum
• Bass Drum
• Suspended Cymbals, Triangle, Tam-tam
• Piano

Key Features

• Arranger: David Mancini
• Instrumentation: Percussion Septet + Piano
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
• Publisher: Permus Publications
• Product Code: ST247123
• Duration: Approx. 4–5 minutes
• Suitable for: Sacred concerts, ensemble festivals, academic showcases

More Information

• Explore more solo and ensemble music at Southern Percussion
• Visit Permus Publications (Official Publisher)

Conclusion

Praise To The Lord, The Almighty/Amazing Grace arranged by David Mancini provides percussionists with an expressive and reverent work that celebrates two enduring hymns. This arrangement offers players an enriching musical experience and audiences a moving performance, making it a treasured addition to sacred and concert repertoires alike.