This Joyful Eastertide

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Composer:Lonneke, Michael (1943 - ), American
Lyricist:Geo. R. Woodward (1848-1934)
First Line:This Joyful Eastertide
Genre:Easter
Instruments:SATB Choir, Violins I-II, Flutes I-II, Trumpets in D I-II-III, Tympani, Cello, Bass Viol, Organ
Submitter:Lonneke, Michael
Email:w0yr (e-mail)
This Anthem for Easter is based on the old Dutch tune, "Vruechten," found in the *Psalmen Davids* collection from 1685. Upward
motifs are incorporated, indicative of the Resurrection. The recurring trumpet fanfare is adapted from J. S. Bach's *Resurrexit* from the Mass in
B-minor.