At His Name: SATB Choral Octavo
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At His Name: SATB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Joel Raney

Item: 35-DS00417010
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 72
SKU: 35-DS00417010

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About the Arranger: Joel Raney

Joel Raney

Joel Raney's musical foundation was laid early: piano came before formal schooling, and gospel music found him in a rural Alabama church where its influence took permanent root. He earned his bachelor's in choral conducting from the University of North Alabama before pursuing advanced keyboard studies at Juilliard, cementing his dual identity as both conductor and pianist.

Since 1999, Raney has become one of the most prolific voices in church music, with over 300 published titles and a leadership role as Editor at Hope Publishing. His catalog spans choral anthems, musicals, cantatas, handbell works, and instrumental compositions. Beyond the church world, he has composed soundtracks for thousands of commercials, conducted national Broadway tours, and earned recognition for theatrical direction in major markets. Raney remains an active clinician and performs regularly as a solo pianist and in duo concerts across North America.

Why we love this

Raney's gospel sensibilities bring warmth and rhythmic vitality to sacred texts, and this arrangement captures that signature blend of accessibility and musical substance. The SATB voicing sits comfortably for mixed choirs while maintaining enough harmonic interest to keep singers engaged. Directors can count on clean voice leading, singable ranges, and the kind of celebratory energy that Easter programming demands.

What to expect

Bright and confident without being saccharine, this arrangement carries the kind of sincerity that comes from real faith expressed through gospel-inflected harmony and rhythm. There's lift in the voicing and momentum in the phrasing; singers feel energized rather than heavy.

Who it's for

Mixed choirs with intermediate to advanced sight-reading skills will navigate this arrangement most effectively, though competent intermediate ensembles can manage it with extra rehearsal on harmonic passages. It suits Easter services, spring concerts, or any occasion calling for affirming, joyful sacred music.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the opening phrases with gentle forward motion; resist the urge to settle into a static tempo too early, letting the text's emotional arc guide the pacing.
  • Balance the inner voices (alto and tenor lines) so they enhance rather than compete with the soprano melody; in rehearsal, have them sing at about 80 percent of full voice in passages where they're not carrying the primary line.
  • Work the final cadence deliberately, giving singers time to shape the last chord without rushing. The resolution lands harder when you arrive there with intention.

How to use it

Open an Easter service with this to establish an uplifting, celebratory tone from the outset, or pair it with a quieter reflective anthem to create programming contrast. It also works as a strong closing piece for spring concerts, giving audiences something to leave humming.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing SATB voices with independent melodic lines
  • Gospel-influenced harmonic language and seventh chord sonorities
  • Shaping longer phrase arcs across multiple measures
  • Ensemble blend and dynamic control in homophonic passages

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