SING PRAISES TO THE LORD

"Sing Praises To The Lord" serves as a spirited rallying cry for the choir, explicitly subtitled on the score as "The Choirs' Slogan." Composed by Ngozi Louis Ekezie, this short and majestic piece centers entirely on the theme of unity in worship. The recurring motif of "one heart, one mind"—echoed in the Latin motto Cor unum et anima inscribed at the end of the manuscript—reminds singers that true praise requires harmony not just in voice, but in spirit.

Choirmasters often bring out a piece like this for choir anniversaries, festive entrances, or special celebrations where the music ministry itself is being rededicated. The solfa arrangement is bright and rhythmic, driving forward with repeated, joyful calls to "Sing praises" that bounce between the voice parts. It builds an immediate atmosphere of collective purpose, making it an excellent introit to gather the congregation and focus the minds of the singers before a major Mass begins.