All Is Well (including Silent Night): String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Michael W. Smith / By Wayne Kirkpatrick / Arranged by Keith Christopher
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00116928
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00116928
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About the Composer: Michael W. Smith
Michael W. Smith built his career as a crossover artist, blending contemporary Christian music with mainstream pop sensibilities. His work as a composer and performer has made him one of the most commercially successful artists in Christian music, with a gift for crafting melodies that resonate across diverse audiences.
For music educators, Smith's compositions offer accessible yet musically substantive material. His arrangements often balance singability with harmonic interest, making his work valuable for school programs seeking contemporary repertoire that engages both performers and listeners.
Why we love this
Keith Christopher's arrangement weaves together a contemporary song and a timeless carol into a single cohesive work, giving you programming flexibility without requiring separate rehearsal time for disconnected pieces. The Grade 2-3 voicing keeps technical demands modest while preserving the emotional warmth that makes this material worth performing. String orchestras at this level benefit from repertoire that sounds polished and complete, and this delivers exactly that.
What to expect
The piece carries a quiet assurance and tenderness that suits both celebration and reflection. The combination of contemporary songwriting and carol tradition creates a sense of connection across musical eras, inviting the audience into a moment of genuine warmth.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the early intermediate level, especially those building their holiday concert repertoire with contemporary material. This works well for programs seeking emotionally grounded pieces that don't require advanced technique or vast rehearsal time.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic material between first violins and violas or cellos when the tune passes between sections. This prevents any single voice from sounding thin and maintains phrasing coherence across the transition into Silent Night.
- Pay attention to the harmonic rhythm in the accompaniment voices. Even at Grade 2-3, clarity in the harmony supports the overall shape of the piece.
- Shape the modulation or key shift between the two songs deliberately. Frame it as a natural moment of reflection rather than an abrupt change.
How to use it
Position this as your opening or closing piece in a holiday concert, especially if you're programming a mix of traditional and contemporary Christmas music. Its modest duration makes it an ideal anchor that breathes space into a longer program without excessive performance time.
Skills your students will build
- Transitioning between contrasting harmonic languages and melodic styles
- Maintaining legato bow control in sustained harmonic accompaniment
- Balancing multiple independent melodic lines without losing overall musical shape
- Interpreting expressive markings in contemporary arrangements