Come, Sing Unto Our God!: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK01238759
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Alive with purpose, this Psalm-inspired canticle is filled with musical variety and powerful words of worship. A vibrant main theme connects to a lyrical middle section, and an innovative ostinato leads the anthem to its final punctuation of praise. Score and Parts (fl, ob, cl, bn, hn, tpt, tbn, tba, xylo, chm, tmp, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01238759
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About the Composer: Heather Sorenson
Heather Sorenson has built a reputation as a composer and orchestrator whose works span churches, concert halls, universities, and competitions across the globe. Based in Dallas, she moves fluidly between traditional and contemporary Christian music, often blending both idioms into a signature sound that feels neither nostalgic nor trendy.
Her teaching background is as rich as her composing: she spent four years teaching elementary music in schools, held an adjunct position at Baylor University, and regularly leads master classes and workshops at churches and music conferences nationwide. Major commissions have come from institutions including Texas A&M University, the Kennedy Memorial Foundation, and Carnegie Hall. When not writing or conducting, she dedicates time to benefit concerts supporting nonprofit organizations.
Why we love this
Sorenson constructs this anthem with real architecture: a commanding opening theme that immediately establishes character, a genuine lyrical reprieve that gives singers room to breathe, and an ostinato-driven final section that builds momentum toward a satisfying conclusion. The orchestration feels integrated rather than layered, and the Psalm text carries weight without becoming ponderous.
What to expect
This anthem radiates purpose from the start. There's an earnest quality to the writing, supported by bright instrumentation and clear harmonic language that communicates directly without being simplistic. The middle section offers genuine contrast, almost like stepping into a quieter space within a larger sanctuary, before the energy returns with renewed focus.
Who it's for
Directors seeking a substantial anthem for worship services or concert programs who want more than a single musical idea. The orchestration demands a reasonably sized ensemble, but the piece repays the effort with genuine musical substance and a feeling of occasion.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the main theme between choir and orchestra so neither overshadows the other; the instruments should feel like they're supporting conviction, not competing for attention.
- Shape the lyrical middle section with careful dynamic control. Resist the urge to push volume; let the change in texture do the work.
- Keep the ostinato in the final section precise and even. Any rhythmic wavering undermines the drive toward the climax.
- Use the full ensemble strategically. Building from smaller instrumental forces to the complete group creates natural momentum without needing to artificially inflate dynamics.
How to use it
Pair this with a smaller, more introspective work to create a meaningful arc within a worship service or concert. The substantial orchestration and confident character make it effective as a centerpiece piece, and its combination of approachability and musical substance works well for both congregational and concert settings.
Skills your students will build
- Balancing choir with full orchestra while maintaining clear text projection
- Singing sustained lines in a lyrical section after rhythmic, energetic material
- Maintaining rhythmic precision while the orchestra carries an ostinato underneath
- Shaping longer phrases across multiple sections with varying musical character
- Responding to dynamic contrast between full ensemble and reduced instrumental forces