Ask, and It Will be Given to You

 • tender setting of this well-known text of faith and supplication:


excellent way to teach the scripture verse to children for life!
 • simple harmonic and rhythmic pattern of keyboard introduction

creates an ostinato effect, framing this anthem in ABA form
 • healthy range and tessitura for the elementary and middle school

age child, reflects the composers' experiential understanding of the

treble voice (Salisbury Cathedral Choirmaster)
 • closing section combines a descant with the opening tune and

accompaniment, which can be used to reinforce basic breath

management and legato line

This tranquil general anthem set to text from Matthew 7:7 has optional divisi, usually in parallel thirds. The organ part is a simple chordal accompaniment with one note in the left hand. Except for one loud three-measure phrase, the music remains quiet and calm throughout.

James McCray

The Diapason

July 2006

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