Psalms for All Seasons ‎#81B

81B. Strike Up the Music!

Refrain:
Strike up the music!
Let the cymbals ring!
Play the flute and trumpet!
Blow, blow the tuba!
Beat the tambourine!
Sing our praise to God!

Hear my voice. Hear my voice. [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: Strike up the music!
• Title: Strike Up the Music!
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 81
• Topic: Biblical Names and Places: Egypt; Biblical Names and Places: Exodus; Biblical Names and Places: Israel; Biblical Names and Places: Jacob; Biblical Names and Places: Joseph; Biblical Names and Places: Meribah; Church Year: Advent; Covenant; Daily Prayer: Evening Prayer; Darkness; Elements of Worship: Lord's Supper; Faith; Fear; God as: Shepherd; God as: Judge; God's: Sovereignty; God's: Wisdom; God's: Gifts; God's: People (flock, sheep); God's: Power; God's: Promise of Redemption; God's: Strength; Judgment; Music and Musicians; Musical Instruments; Rulers; Salvation; Ten Commandments: 1st Commandment (worship God alone); Ten Commandments: Exodus 20; Year B, Ordinary Time after Epiphany, 9th Sunday; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, May 29-June 4 (if after Trinity Sunday); Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 28-September 3; Settings Especially Appropriate for Children
• Notes: May be used as a refrain with 81A when verses are spoken. A reader may read selected psalm verses while the congregation or choir softly sings the ostinato “Hear my voice.” For example: refrain; read Ps. 81:6-7; refrain; Ps. 81:8-10; refrain; read Ps. 81:13-16; refrain.

Tune Information

• Name: [Strike up the music]
• Composer: Julie Howard
• Arranger: Vera Lyons
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © 1992 Liturgical Press
• Notes: Flute part and bell part included.