THE TRUMPET (The Champions - UEFA Anthem)

Any choir director who recognizes the majestic opening chords of this piece will smile. Adapted from Tony Britten's famous Champions League Anthem—itself born from Handel's *Zadok the Priest*—this arrangement by the STACC Choir at FUTO transforms a beloved football anthem into a grand sacred chorus. It carries all the royal, soaring energy of the original, building up to a massive, thrilling climax that fills the church.

The score offers two distinct sets of lyrics for different seasons. The printed text looks toward the Second Coming, singing of the trumpet sounding and the righteous being crowned as "Champions" in heaven. Meanwhile, the handwritten text adapts the same triumphant melody for Christmas, calling the congregation to rejoice because the Savior, Emmanuel, is born. It is a brilliant choice for a festive concert, a Christmas celebration, or any moment when the choir needs a truly monumental sound.