SEPTEMBER 2026
Musical dynamics help our choir shape the feeling of a song, not just the volume. Terms like piano (p – soft) and mezzo piano (mp – moderately soft) create intimate, reflective moments, while mezzo forte (mf – moderately loud) is our natural, full-band level. forte (f – loud) and fortissimo (ff – very loud) bring energy, confidence, and celebration—often in choruses or climactic sections. You’ll see these symbols in the lyric sections to guide how each part should feel; if no dynamic is marked, sing at the default level of mezzo forte (mf). Unison means two or more voices or instruments producing the same exact pitch.
Keith Pringle
In music, tutti is an Italian term that literally translates to "all" or "everyone," and it instructs the entire orchestra, choir, or ensemble to play or sing together.
MICHEAL MIDDLETON
Lord, I'm running,
trying to make 100,
99 and a half won't do!
Lord, I'm running,
trying to make 100,
99 and a half won't do!
Lord, I'm praying,
trying to make 100,
99 and a half won't do!
Lord, I'm praying,
trying to make 100,
99 and a half won't do!
Lord, I'm singing,
trying to make 100,
99 and a half won't do!
Lord, I'm singing,
trying to make 100,
99 and a half won't do!
Lord, I'm preaching,
trying to make 100,
99 and a half won't do!
Lord, I'm preaching,
trying to make 100,
99 and a half won't do!
Bridge:
Oh No
No it won’t it do
Oh No
No it won’t it do
Oh No
No it won’t it do
Oh No
No it won’t it do
Oh No
No it won’t it do
Oh No
No it won’t it do
Oh No
No it won’t it do
Oh No
No it won’t it do
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95, 96, 97, 98
99 and a half won’t do
Drive:
It won’t do
(until cue to end)
END:
95, 96, 97, 98
99 and a half won’t do
APOSTLE JAMES PINCKNEY
Have your way x17 Unison
BAND IN after 13th time
3 PART HARMONY
Have your way x8
In this Place x4
You are good x4
Aceppella
Have your way x8
Band In
In this Place x4
You are good x4
Have your way x3
Vamp
Have your way x3
Take it up
Have your way x4
Take it up
Have your way x4
Have your way