God, Great God: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Kurt Carr / Arranged by Richard Kingsmore
Item: 35-PK00094768
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00094768
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About the Composer: Kurt Carr
Kurt Carr stands as a vital figure in contemporary gospel music, known for crafting anthems that connect spiritual depth with modern sensibilities. His compositional voice bridges traditional gospel values and contemporary arranging techniques, making his work accessible to choirs across denominational and stylistic lines.
Why we love this
Kingsmore's orchestration transforms Carr's gospel foundation into something that feels both reverent and energized, giving your choir a fully realized sound without requiring a pit band. The four-minute timeframe lands perfectly in concert programming, substantial enough to command attention but compact enough to pair with other works.
What to expect
The music radiates affirmation and praise, grounded in a steady confidence rather than needless flashiness. Orchestral colors support the choir's declarations without overwhelming them, creating an intimate yet grand sense of worship.
Who it's for
Programs seeking sacred concert music that honors gospel tradition while maintaining concert hall polish will find this a natural fit. Choirs comfortable with contemporary harmonic language and rhythmic flexibility benefit most from what Kingsmore has written here.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the choir's part against the orchestral arrangement by conducting the opening entrances deliberately; the accompaniment's energy can easily overshadow unison passages if you let it.
- Attend to the text clarity in faster rhythmic sections. Gospel articulation shines when consonants land cleanly, especially when layered over active orchestral figures.
- Use the dynamic range the arrangement provides as a shape for your phrasing. The orchestration often swells underneath choir declarations, so resist the impulse to crescendo through those moments; let the arrangement do some of the lifting.
How to use it
Place this as an anchor piece in a sacred concert, where it can stand alone or pair meaningfully with spirituals or hymn arrangements. Its moderate difficulty and four-minute span make it equally suited to festival programming or concert worship settings where you want music that feels contemporary without losing spiritual weight.
Skills your students will build
- Gospel inflection and rhythmic styling
- Balancing blend with the clarity needed for text projection
- Conducting independent choir and orchestral parts simultaneously
- Understanding contemporary harmonic language within a sacred context