Grace Wins: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Ed Hogan
Item: 35-PK00367022
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Description
Uses: General, Praise Team, Youth Choir
Scripture: II Corinthians 12:8-9; Ephesians 4:7; Hebrews 13:9
From atop the contemporary charts, we offer this choral setting of a "sermon in song" from recording artist Matthew West. Energetically driving with unrelenting confidence, this piece confronts the critical spirit of our culture and affirms our eternal worth based upon the love and grace of Christ. This brilliant adaptation captures the vitality of the original while effectively making this useful for more traditional ensembles.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00367022
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Why we love this
Ed Hogan's arrangement preserves the contemporary energy of the original while making the piece genuinely accessible to traditional choirs and youth ensembles. The instrumental scoring feels purposeful rather than ornamental; every part serves the harmonic and rhythmic drive that makes this song land emotionally.
What to expect
Propulsive and affirmative. The piece builds on a forward momentum that doesn't relent, carrying the message of grace through confident harmonies and driving rhythms. There's a contemporary edge here that resonates with current chart music, yet the arrangement respects the choir's ability to deliver genuine spiritual conviction.
Who it's for
Youth choirs, praise teams, and traditional ensembles seeking contemporary repertoire with theological substance. Directors who want a piece that speaks directly to themes of grace and personal worth without sacrificing musicality.
How to get the most out of it
- Anchor the groove in the rhythm section. The unrelenting confidence the piece exudes depends on locked-in drums and bass that don't waver through the verses.
- Shape the vocal melody to match the arrangement's contemporary edge. This isn't a hymn; allow the singers to lean into the rhythmic momentum rather than smoothing it out.
- Balance the choir's energy against the instrumental texture. When the band is full, the singers should feel propulsive, not buried.
How to use it
This works beautifully in Easter concerts or spring programs that emphasize themes of redemption and grace. Pair it with a more introspective spiritual number to create contrast, or program it as a finale that sends the audience out with affirmation rather than reflection.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with rhythmic precision in contemporary style (maintaining groove while delivering text)
- Reading and performing parts in dialogue with instrumental accompaniment
- Understanding modern chord progressions and harmonic language
- Interpreting contemporary sacred music with conviction and authenticity