All Is Peace: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK00468372
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Inspired by the classic carol "Silent Night," this newly composed sacred nocturne moves beyond its source material and delivers an exquisite portrait of Christmas grace. A memorable melody propels the piece forward with gentle phrasing while a flowing piano part offers colorful support. The development section offers contrast as the angelic chorus breaks forth with luminous praise. An optional chamber orchestration beautifully wraps this message of hope in a sonic blanket. Very special! Score and Parts (fl, ob, cl, bn, hn, vibes, aux perc, pno, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00468372
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About the Composer: Heather Sorenson
Heather Sorenson has built a reputation as a composer and arranger whose works circulate through churches, schools, universities, and concert halls across the globe. Based in Dallas, she bridges traditional and contemporary Christian music with a distinctive voice that refuses easy categorization, a duality that has become central to her artistic identity.
Beyond the page, Sorenson has shaped music education directly. She taught elementary music at Grace Academy of Dallas, served as adjunct faculty at Baylor University, and regularly leads workshops and master classes in piano and songwriting at conferences and universities nationwide. Her commissions span institutional prestige: Texas A&M University, the Kennedy Foundation, and the Carnegie Hall premiere of her oratorio Exodus. When not composing, she curates benefit concerts for nonprofit organizations close to her heart.
Why we love this
Sorenson takes "Silent Night" as a departure point rather than a constraint. She honors the carol's meditative essence while building something architecturally and harmonically fresh, allowing choirs to perform familiar emotional territory through genuinely new music. The optional orchestration transforms this from a choir piece into a full ensemble experience without losing intimacy.
What to expect
A hushed evening settles into something luminous. The piece unfolds with quiet dignity, a meditation on stillness that gradually opens into radiance. Gentle phrasing and flowing harmony create space for reflection before the choir's moment of soaring praise fills the silence.
Who it's for
Choirs seeking a sophisticated Christmas offering that respects the "Silent Night" tradition without rehashing it. Directors building programs that blend classical restraint with contemporary compositional thinking will find this accessible to intermediate and advanced ensembles alike.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's gentleness against the piano's flowing harmonic movement in the opening section; the accompaniment should feel like it's cradling the melody, not competing with it.
- In the development section, mark a clear dynamic and textural shift when the chorus breaks into its luminous moment; this contrast anchors the piece's emotional arc.
- If performing with chamber orchestra, rehearse the strings and winds separately from the choir first, then layer them carefully so instrumental color enhances rather than obscures the vocal line.
- Attend to vowel consistency across sustained notes in the angelic passages; the shimmer comes partly from instrumental reinforcement and partly from unified vocal tone.
How to use it
Position this as the emotional centerpiece of a Christmas service or concert where you want one substantial choral moment rather than a medley of carols. It pairs effectively with instrumental chamber works or purely orchestral pieces, or it can anchor an early program slot before your full ensemble offerings.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining tone through long phrases with text clarity
- Balancing ensemble sound when singing alongside flowing piano accompaniment
- Navigating dynamic contrast between gentle opening sections and the luminous development
- Blending choral tone with optional orchestral colors