Christ Is Risen! Christ Is Risen!: SATB Choral Octavo
By David Angerman / By Roger Thornhill
Item: 35-DS02132855
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David Angerman brings decades of church music leadership to his compositions and editorial work. Currently serving as Minister of Music at Bethany Lutheran Church in Austin, he holds degrees in both church music and organ performance from Baylor University and the University of Texas. His deep roots in the Lutheran tradition shape his understanding of congregational singing and choral writing.
As editor of the Organ and Handbell Music Division at Shawnee Press, Angerman continues to influence church music publishing while remaining active in professional organizations including TCDA, AGEHR, AGO, Choristers Guild, and the Association of Lutheran Worship Leaders. His work reflects both scholarly rigor and practical knowledge of what works in the parish setting.
Why we love this
Angerman's setting captures Easter's proclamation with melodic directness and harmonic clarity that serves both experienced choirs and developing ensembles well. The text setting respects natural speech rhythms while the accompaniment provides strong harmonic support without drowning out the voices. Your singers will feel the theological weight of the resurrection message while staying engaged with writing that's crafted rather than overly complicated.
What to expect
The piece radiates affirmation rather than sentimentality, with a harmonic language rooted in Lutheran hymnody but refreshed through Angerman's modern voice. There's both joy and gravitas here; the resurrection isn't trivialized into cheerfulness but celebrated with genuine liturgical weight. Singers feel the difference between merely singing words and proclaiming conviction.
Who it's for
This octavo works for church choirs with intermediate to advanced capabilities and for high school or community choirs preparing Easter services. It's equally useful as a anthem for smaller ensembles or as a congregational participation piece depending on how you voice the sections. The accessibility of the outer sections makes it practical for groups still building toward more complex repertoire.
How to get the most out of it
Balance the opening unison or homophonic passages to establish textual clarity before harmonic complexity deepens in the middle section.
Let the organ part breathe; it's written to support rather than fill every silence, so resist the urge to add unnecessary pedal figures.
Emphasize vowel consistency across all four parts during the central climactic phrases where syllable counts diverge slightly.
Shape phrase endings with slight ritardandi to allow the theology embedded in key text repetitions to land fully with the congregation.
How to use it
Position this as your primary anthem for Easter Sunday morning, either as an opening processional statement or as the centerpiece of your choral offerings. The 10-page score allows for thoughtful rehearsal pacing across several weeks. It pairs well alongside congregational hymn singing and can function as a bridge between instrumental prelude and the day's readings.
Skills your students will build
Leading and following within four-part harmonic texture
Sustaining longer phrases with consistent tone quality
Singing text with theological clarity and intentionality
Coordination with organ accompaniment in both rhythmically aligned and freely interpreted passages
Balancing individual line identity with ensemble blend across a full SATB range
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