WITH TRUMPET BLAST

"With Trumpet Blast" by Adawai James is a vibrant, triumphant anthem celebrating the Ascension of the Lord. The piece opens with a reflective, a cappella introduction that paints the scene of the disciples gazing into the sky as a cloud takes Jesus from their sight. It perfectly captures that initial moment of awe and wonder before bursting into a joyous, rhythmic celebration.

When the full choir enters, the mood shifts entirely to one of victory. The voices mimic the bright, fanfare-like sounds of a trumpet—complete with playful "pa rara ra ram" vocalizations—announcing Christ's return to the Father. It is a fantastic choice for Ascension Thursday or the Seventh Sunday of Easter, giving the choir a chance to really lift the congregation's spirits with an energetic, brass-like momentum.

The second verse beautifully connects the Ascension back to the Resurrection, reminding us that with Him, all of humanity is raised. It is a song of profound hope, leaving the singers and the assembly with the angel's promise that He will come back just as He went up.