Easter Jubilation

When Easter morning finally breaks, the choir loft needs a piece that matches the sheer joy of the Resurrection. Michael Barrett’s "Easter Jubilation" does exactly that. It is a bright, triumphant anthem that calls the "Church triumphant" to raise their voices and set their alleluias free after the long silence of Lent.

The arrangement opens with a stately, rhythmic energy, inviting the congregation to gather at the empty tomb and witness the garden blooming again. In the middle of the piece, the choir shifts into a familiar, beloved melody, singing the classic lines "Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!" This grounds the new composition in a deeply recognizable Easter tradition, making it instantly engaging for everyone in the pews.

As the song builds toward its conclusion, a key change lifts the energy even higher. The final section rings out with the imagery of golden skies and ringing steeple bells, culminating in a massive, joyful declaration that "Christ the Lord is risen today!" It is a perfect choice for an Entrance or Recessional anthem during Eastertide, sending the faithful out with a profound sense of victory and good news to share.