Christ Arose (with And Can It Be?) (arr. David Schmidt): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Robert Lowry / Arranged by David Schmidt
Item: 35-PK00431503
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00431503
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About the Composer: Robert Lowry
Robert Lowry (1826-1899) was a prolific American hymn composer and pastor who shaped congregational singing during the nineteenth century. His melodies combined accessibility with genuine musical substance, making theological texts memorable and singable for ordinary worshippers. "Christ Arose" stands as one of his most enduring compositions, its resurrection narrative matched to music that conveys both triumph and reverence.
Why we love this
David Schmidt's arrangement pairs two powerful Easter texts with instrumental flexibility that serves ensembles at different instrumentation levels. The combination of "Christ Arose" and "And Can It Be?" gives choirs a complete Easter moment without splitting rehearsal time across two separate pieces, and the pak format means you can tailor orchestration to what you actually have available.
What to expect
These melodies carry the weight of their theological content without becoming heavy. There's brightness in the harmonic language and a sense of affirmation that matches the resurrection theme, yet moments of quiet reverence prevent the piece from feeling one-dimensional.
Who it's for
Church choirs and school choirs observing Easter who need a substantial yet accessible anthem that doesn't demand massive orchestration. Directors working with limited instrumental resources will appreciate the flexibility built into this pak format.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the melodic voices so the text comes through clearly; these are hymn melodies designed to carry words, so let the singers lead while instruments provide harmonic support.
- Shape phrases according to punctuation and theological meaning rather than pushing straight through; the resurrection narrative in these texts deserves breathing room.
- Adjust instrumental doublings based on your available players. The pak format gives you options, so prioritize whatever creates the most cohesive sound for your ensemble's size and instrumentation.
How to use it
Place this as your closing anthem on an Easter Sunday service where you want something celebratory but grounded in traditional hymnody. The dual text structure works well if you're building an Easter program that needs both quiet reflection and joyful proclamation within a single piece.
Skills your students will build
- Singing hymn-based melodies with historical awareness of American sacred music
- Balancing ensemble blend when texts take priority over instrumental color
- Interpreting optional instrumental parts and adapting arrangements to available resources