Cornerstone: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Heather Sorenson
Item: 35-PK00291660
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Uses: General, Christ the King
Scripture: Psalm 118:22-24; Ephesians 2:14-22; I Peter 2:4-6
The hymn "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" is the foundation of this favorite song from Hillsong Music. With two distinct endings one that features the
choir only, and an extended medley option for choir-led congregational worship ¯ Heather Sorenson's stellar arrangement is sure to create a powerful moment in your services.
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Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00291660
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About the Arranger: Heather Sorenson
Heather Sorenson has built a distinctive career bridging traditional hymn craft and contemporary worship idioms. Based in Dallas, she composes and arranges for churches, universities, and concert halls worldwide, with recent commissions including work for Texas A&M and the Carnegie Hall premiere of her oratorio EXODUS. Her training as a pianist informs everything she writes, and her teaching experience spans elementary music instruction at Grace Academy, adjunct work at Baylor University, and frequent master class leadership in piano and songwriting.
Sorenson's generosity with her time extends beyond composition. She conducts and speaks regularly at worship conferences and churches across the country, and she dedicates significant energy to benefit concerts supporting nonprofits close to her heart. This blend of serious compositional ambition and pastoral engagement defines her approach to writing for congregational and choral settings.
Why we love this
Sorenson anchors this arrangement in the beloved hymn tune while surrounding it with contemporary harmony and texture that feels both fresh and rooted. The dual ending structure gives you real flexibility: use the choir-only conclusion for intimate moments or extend into the congregational medley when you want full participation. Her instinct for what works liturgically shows in every phrase.
What to expect
Sturdy and soaring at once. The hymn provides an anchor of familiarity and spiritual weight, while the arrangement lifts it into something that feels alive and present-day. There is confidence in this music; it does not apologize for blending old and new.
Who it's for
Worship directors and choir leaders who want to honor a traditional hymn while offering congregants a contemporary musical experience. This works equally well for churches seeking Easter repertoire or any service focused on Christ as the foundation of faith.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the hymn tune against the supporting harmonies so the familiar melody emerges clearly. This allows congregants to recognize and join the music even if they do not know the contemporary setting.
- If using the extended medley option, rehearse the transition into congregational singing carefully. Mark exactly where the shift happens so the choir can guide the congregation smoothly without hesitation.
- Let the instrumentation breathe during the hymn statement. Sorenson's orchestration does not need to be thick throughout; clarity serves the spiritual intention better than density.
How to use it
Feature this during an Easter service or a Sunday centered on foundational faith themes. The two endings allow you to shape the moment according to your worship flow: choose the choir conclusion for a contemplative turn toward scripture, or use the medley option as a full-bodied congregational response that sends people out energized.
Skills your students will build
- Singing over contemporary harmonic language while maintaining connection to a traditional melody
- Navigating phrase transitions between unaccompanied and accompanied sections
- Blending with instrumental accompaniment across different textural densities
- Understanding how arrangement choices (orchestration, harmony, form) serve liturgical function