Easter Song (with Christ The Lord Is Risen Today): SATB Choral Octavo
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Easter Song (with Christ The Lord Is Risen Today): SATB Choral Octavo

As performed by Glad / Arranged by Joseph M. Martin

Item: 35-DS00399493
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 15
SKU: 35-DS00399493

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About the Artist: Glad

Glad is a contemporary Christian music group known for blending traditional hymnic sensibility with modern gospel warmth. Their arrangements reflect a deep commitment to making sacred music accessible and emotionally resonant for congregational and choral settings.

Why we love this

Joseph M. Martin's arrangement weaves together two beloved Easter texts, creating a throughcomposed work that feels both liturgically grounded and musically fresh. The 15-page score offers substantial musical content without unnecessary complexity, making it viable for both strong volunteer choirs and developing youth ensembles.

What to expect

Joyful yet reverent, combining the triumphant brass-band energy of a traditional Easter hymn with the lyrical warmth of contemporary gospel sensibility. The interweaving of texts creates moments of unexpected intimacy alongside assured harmonic strength.

Who it's for

Easter services and spring concerts where directors want substantive sacred music that respects congregational familiarity while offering choir singers legitimate musical challenges. Works equally well for community choirs, church choirs with moderate experience, and high school select ensembles.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the harmonic foundation early in rehearsal by drilling the alto and tenor lines separately; these voices carry essential color in the middle register.
  • Shape phrase endings with slight ritardando rather than abrupt cutoffs; the text's theological weight demands spaciousness.
  • Balance the layering of 'Christ The Lord Is Risen Today' against the Easter Song melody so neither overwhelms the other in key moments.
  • Encourage singers to inhabit the textual imagery physically; this piece rewards embodied faith and genuine emotional connection.

How to use it

Feature this as your primary Easter anthem in a Good Friday-to-Easter arc, or pair it with simpler unison hymn settings to bracket a concert. Its 15-page length makes it substantial enough to anchor a spring concert program without requiring additional lengthy works.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing independent melodic material while maintaining harmonic awareness
  • Balancing hymn-based text with contemporary arranging techniques
  • Navigating layered textures where multiple melodic ideas occur simultaneously
  • Interpreting sacred text with vocal maturity and theological sensitivity

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