The Prayer (For Percussion Ensemble) Words and music by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster

This beautiful ballad, by Carole Bayer Sager and David Foster, has been performed and recorded by many artists, including Celine Dion, Andrea Bocelli, and Josh Groban. Originally written for the movie soundtrack to Quest for Camelot, it was nominated for an Academy Award and won the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song in 1998. This medium-advanced arrangement for percussion ensemble requires four mallets by both the vibraphone and marimba players. Programming this emotional piece at your next concert is sure to be a hit with your students and the audience.