A Flourish For Easter (He Is Risen) (arr. Jon Paige): SATB Choral Octavo
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A Flourish For Easter (He Is Risen) (arr. Jon Paige): SATB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Jon Paige

Item: 35-DS01736661
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 11
SKU: 35-DS01736661

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Why we love this

Jon Paige's arrangement brings fresh energy to this Easter text without sacrificing the reverence the moment deserves. The SATB writing sits comfortably for mixed choirs while giving each section moments that feel genuinely singable and rewarding. It's the kind of piece that serves both liturgical settings and concert performances with equal conviction.

What to expect

Celebratory yet grounded, this setting captures the joy of resurrection without veering into superficial brightness. The arrangement respects the weight of the text while giving singers opportunities to shine individually and as an ensemble.

Who it's for

This arrangement works for intermediate to advanced SATB choirs preparing Easter services or spring concerts. It's accessible enough for volunteer church choirs but sophisticated enough to keep experienced singers engaged.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the parts carefully in the opening sections; the altos and tenors often carry important harmonic material that shouldn't disappear beneath the sopranos.
  • Let the text inflection drive your phrasing rather than forcing artificial breaks at bar lines. Easter texts benefit from natural speech rhythm.
  • Pay attention to any key modulations or harmonic shifts Paige includes; these moments often signal emotional peaks that need clarity and support from the rhythm section if accompaniment is used.

How to use it

Position this as a cornerstone Easter anthem in a service or concert, or pair it with other resurrection texts for thematic depth. Its 11-page length and SATB flexibility make it a natural fit for spring choral festivals and Holy Week programming.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing four-part harmonic writing with clear text projection
  • Sustaining tone quality across longer phrases in SATB texture
  • Responding to harmonic movement and modulation through sensitive dynamic control

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