Choral Archives - Ben Clapton

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Ben Clapton — Leave a comment

The Power of Jesus Christ will Reign

A fun, boppy, composition suitable for performance in church. The lyrics of the Chorus read:
And we thank you Lord Jesus for the things you’ve done,
We’ve got a new heart from you and a new spirit too,
and we will shout all your praises from the highest of heights
For we are cleansed of our sins by the Lord Jesus Christ.

This is an original composition by Ben Clapton. It was written with a Salvation Army Songsters group in mind, but is suitable for all choral groups.

SATB and Piano (With Chords). List price: US$4.50. Buy it here.

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Ben Clapton — Leave a comment

Wonder-working Power

A driving arrangement of this wonderful hymn. The inspiration for this version came from playing this hymn at a young men’s spiritual retreat, where they would shout out an echo of the word “Power” in the chorus. This arrangement is an attempt to capture that passion and energy.

The choral parts include some syncopation, but the higher difficulty is due in the most part to the piano accompaniment.

SATB and Piano. List price: US$4.99. Buy it here.

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Ben Clapton — Leave a comment

Love Out Loud

This song draws on 1 John 4:12, the Lord’s Prayer, and also a devotional by Joyce Meyer (although, I didn’t read the devotional, just liked the title). This is a choral arrangement of the recorded track, available at benclapton.id.au

SATB and Piano, List price: US$4.99. Buy it here

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Ben Clapton — Leave a comment

Count Your Blessings

At the end of a Songsters rehearsal last night, I was asked from a musical perspective what I think of the Songsters. The Songsters is the Salvation Army choir, and it’s very different to any choir I’ve sung in before. However, there is a wealth of music there that fulfills me Musically, Lyrically and Spiritually. Continue reading Count Your Blessings

Posted on January 11, 2009 by Ben Clapton — Leave a comment

On This Day – January 11

Today we look at the premiere of a piece commissioned by Princess Edomnd de Polignac. Her original request was for “a piece for soloists, choir, orchestra (perhaps with Polish text) – a king of Polish requiem.” Karol Szymanowski composed his Stabat Mater, premiered on this day in 1929.

Continue reading On This Day – January 11