From the opening sounds of the drums, A Celebration of Praise will dramatically take both musicians and audience members on an inspiring and greatly satisfying musical journey. Noted composer James Swearingen has majesticallycreated a young band setting of the popular hymn For The Beauty of The Earth. Well-suited as a concert opener, this outstanding work features solid scoring techniques for beginning players as well as challenging but playableparts for the percussion section. (Grade 1.5)