Christ Is Risen (from "The Beautiful Christ"): Choral Instrumental Pak
By Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK00455202
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Description
From the composer of The Mercy Testament comes a new work that shines the light of joy and hope throughout your Easter and post-Easter worship celebrations. Incorporating jubilant contemporary Christian songs and newly arranged classic hymns, this work is a splendid choice for congregations exploring a blended approach to their music ministries. The brief performance time makes this a flexible yet effective choice for Easter worship gatherings. Well-planned moments of congregational participation are a highly desirable feature. With memorable tunes and well-crafted narrations, this work leaps from the page and into the hearts of your singers.
Titles include: Christ is Risen (Matt Maher), Beautiful One (Tim Hughes), In Christ Alone (Keith Getty/Stuart Townend), He Is Exalted (Twila Paris), Christ the Lord is Risen Today (Traditional).
Available separately: SATB, Split/StudioTrax CD, Listening CD, Preview Pack (Book/CD), 10-Pack CDs, RehearsalTrax CDs, Orchestration CD-ROM (Score and parts for Trumpets 1-3, Horn 12, Trombones 1-3, Tuba, Chimes, Glockenspiel, Percussion, Timpani, Rhythm, Violin 12, Viola, Cello, Double Bass). Duration: ca. 16:00.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00455202
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About the Composer: Heather Sorenson
Heather Sorenson has built a reputation as a composer and arranger who moves fluidly between traditional hymn settings and contemporary Christian songwriting. Based in Dallas, her works span churches, universities, and concert halls worldwide, and she has premiered major commissions including an oratorio at Carnegie Hall. Her distinctive voice comes from her refusal to choose sides; instead, she blends old and new into something cohesive and fresh.
Beyond writing, Sorenson has invested deeply in music education. She taught elementary music in Dallas schools, held faculty positions at Baylor University, and regularly leads workshops on composition and songwriting at conferences and universities across the country. She remains an active guest conductor and frequently curates benefit concerts for nonprofit organizations.
Why we love this
Sorenson has created something genuinely useful for worship directors navigating the blended music conversation. The work draws from both contemporary songs the congregation likely knows and a classic hymn that anchors the piece theologically, then weaves them together without feeling disjointed. Built-in congregational moments give your singers something to lead, and the 16-minute duration means you can program this in a service without structural strain.
What to expect
This music radiates hope without sentimentality. The blend of familiar hymn language with newer songs creates a sense of continuity, as if the church's past and present are in conversation. Moments of jubilation alternate with quieter reflection, giving the piece emotional shape and keeping singers and listeners engaged across its 16 minutes.
Who it's for
Worship directors and church musicians seeking repertoire that honors both contemporary and traditional sensibilities. Congregations with musicians ranging from liturgically trained to contemporary-focused will find multiple entry points here.
How to get the most out of it
- Prepare your congregation for their participation moments in advance. A printed insert or brief announcement before the piece begins ensures confident singing rather than tentative engagement.
- Balance the narration carefully; these moments should feel like natural reflection rather than dramatic speeches, so rehearse your soloists for conversational, intimate delivery.
- If using the orchestration, lean into the color changes between sections. The instrumentation shifts between contemporary and hymn material, so let your musicians hear those textural distinctions during rehearsals.
- Front-load your rehearsal time on the tune transitions. Moving smoothly from one song's harmonic language to another takes ear training and confidence from your singers.
How to use it
Program this as your Easter service's centerpiece or anchor an entire post-Easter celebration around it. The congregational participation sections function beautifully as a bridge between formal liturgy and informal worship song, making this ideal for churches transitioning between styles or seeking unity across generational preferences.
Skills your students will build
- Singing across contemporary and traditional harmonic languages in a single work
- Tracking multiple text and melodic layers simultaneously
- Ensemble singing with congregational participation and ensemble balance
- Approaching narration with musical sensitivity and appropriate pacing
- Flexibility in style and interpretation across contemporary Christian and hymn idioms