Psalm 95: If Today You Hear His Voice

This lyrical setting of the verbatim psalm text incorporates lush harmonies, replete with seventh and ninth chords_x0014_ reminiscent of Leonard Bernstein_x0019_ s music_x0014_ and is composed in a flowing 3/4 meter. It is scored for SATB choir with descant accompanied by keyboard, guitar, and two solo instrument parts. The refrain is memorable and singable, encouraging assembly participation, and each of the three separate verses is beautifully crafted to accommodate the varying lengths and word stresses of their respective lyrics.