In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

Joyful, Joyful

From the Disney movie

Sister Act

Music by Alan Menken, Lyrics by Glenn Slater

"Joyful, Joyful" is the final song sung by the St. Francis Choir in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. It is a joyous, gospel, hip-hop-infused adaption of Henry van Dyke's poem, "The Hymn of Joy" (often called "Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee" after the first line).

The finale performance of "Joyful Joyful" was produced and arranged by Mervyn Warren, noted Jazz and gospel musician who is best known as an original member of a cappella vocal group Take 6.

Release Date: 1992

Joyful, Joyful

Sister Act 2 brings us an energetic gospel treatment of the immortal Ode to Joy melody in an accessible, authentic-sounding arrangement. Now available in a 3-Part Mixed voicing, this raise-the-roof showstopper is electrifying! Available: SATB, SSA, 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.

Voicing: SATB

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Voicing: SSA

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Voicing: 2-Part

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Voicing: SAB

Songbooks, Arrangements and/or Media

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Benjamin Harlan : HymnFest

Classic hymns are given an artful touch in this flexible new collection. Each arrangement stands beautifully on its own, or the entire five arrangements (with optional narration to tie them together) can be performed as a 20-minute "Hymnfest" during a regular worship service. Optional suggestions are also included to create a full hour-long hymn service with additional anthem and hymn suggestions.

Songlist: Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee, For the Beauty of the Earth, All Creatures of Our God and King, This Is My Father's World, Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

Perpetuum Jazzile : Vocal Ecstasy

From the large Slovenian pop choir Perpetuum Jazzile, best known for their cover of Toto's Africa (with over 19 million YouTube views), this collection of top hits will allow pop, show and concert choirs everywhere to recreate this amazing sound! Several songs have vocal percussion.

Songlist: Joyful, Joyful, Oh Happy Day, Africa, September, Boogie Wonderland, Just The Way You Are, Rosanna, True Colors, In The Stone

Individual Folios

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Mervyn Warren : Joyful, Joyful

From the movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, here is a contemporary and exciting rendition of Ode to Joy in gospel and hip-hop style. Geared to the younger choir, yet maintaining the rhythmic vitality of the song, this arrangement is accessible to most groups. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Arranger: Mervyn Warren | Composer: Alan Menken | Lyricist: Glenn Slater Performed By: Take 6 | Musical: Sister Act