Crown And The Cross, The

A brilliant alternative to a much longer cantata, this music drama is approximately nine minutes in length and is perfect for incorporation into regular worship on Palm/Passion Sunday. John Parker's inspired narrative for one or more readers opens the work with shouts of Hosanna! as Jesus enters Jerusalem. Mark Hayes's score grows in intensity, and the choir sings a triumphant anthem of praise. The mood throughout the piece ranges from haunting melodies that help depict the Last Supper to majestic yet reflective affirmations of faith in praise to Jesus, Who was faithful to His final breath.