Entertain The Angels: SATB Choral Octavo
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Entertain The Angels: SATB Choral Octavo

By Heather Sorenson

Item: 35-DS00478890
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00478890

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About the Composer: Heather Sorenson

Heather Sorenson

Heather Sorenson built her reputation as a composer and arranger by refusing to stay in one lane. Based in Dallas, she works fluently across both traditional and contemporary Christian music, often weaving them together into something distinctly her own. Her commissions span prestigious institutions including Texas A&M University, the Kennedy Foundation, and Carnegie Hall, where her oratorio EXODUS premiered to acclaim.

Beyond the composing desk, Sorenson has shaped countless musicians as a classroom teacher, university instructor, and frequent guest at worship conferences and universities across the country. Her background as a pianist informs everything she writes, whether for choral forces, orchestra, or solo keyboard. When she's not composing or traveling as a guest artist, she channels her energy into benefit concerts that support nonprofits close to her heart.

Why we love this

Sorenson's gift for blending hymnic warmth with contemporary harmonic language means this piece speaks to both traditionalists and those seeking fresh sacred music. The text pairs beautifully with her musical setting, creating a moment of genuine uplift without relying on saccharine gestures. Your singers will connect immediately with music this singable and this honest.

What to expect

Radiant and encouraging without veering into sentimentality. The music has an unhurried quality that invites singers and listeners alike into genuine reflection. Sorenson's harmonic language glows beneath the surface, suggesting depth beyond what the opening moments might promise.

Who it's for

Any SATB choir looking for accessible sacred repertoire that avoids cliché. The piece works well for church choirs seeking contemporary material, school choirs building their sacred music library, and festival/competition choirs wanting something with substance and sincerity.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the parts carefully in the middle voices; the soprano and bass lines will naturally project, but the alto and tenor lines carry important harmonic color that shapes the overall sound.
  • Attend to Sorenson's text painting, which often lives in subtle harmonic shifts rather than overt musical gestures. These moments reward thoughtful interpretation.
  • Shape the phrase endings with intention. This music breathes best when singers understand where phrases resolve and where energy continues into the next idea.

How to use it

Slot this into a spring or Easter concert as a centerpiece piece that won't exhaust your singers or your audience. It also pairs thoughtfully with other contemporary sacred works on a program exploring how modern composers approach hymnic material. The 10-page length makes it manageable for groups with limited rehearsal time while still offering enough musical substance to merit serious preparation.

Skills your students will build

  • Voice leading in four-part writing
  • Sustaining lyrical phrasing across longer phrases
  • Harmonic listening and independent part singing
  • Expressive text interpretation in contemporary sacred contexts

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