Hallelujah! We Shall Rise: SATB Choral Octavo
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Hallelujah! We Shall Rise: SATB Choral Octavo

Arranged by Tom Fettke

Item: 35-DS00305520
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Publisher: Hal Leonard
Page Count: 10
SKU: 35-DS00305520

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About the Arranger: Tom Fettke

Tom Fettke

Tom Fettke has spent five decades creating music for worship and education, with hundreds of published compositions and recordings to his name. His influence extends across countless churches and schools; The Majesty and Glory of Your Name alone remains a staple in choirs worldwide. Armed with degrees from Oakland City College and California State University at Hayward, plus a California Lifetime Music Credential, Fettke grounded his work in real classroom and worship experience, having taught vocal music in California public schools and served as minister of music in congregations of all sizes.

Fettke's editorial leadership shaped worship music for generations. As creator and Senior Editor of The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration (1986), he placed over three million copies in church pews; he later directed The Celebration Hymnal, recognized as a landmark resource for contemporary ministry. Now based in Nashville with his wife Jan, Fettke continues to bridge the gap between accessible, singable music and genuine artistic substance.

Why we love this

Fettke knows how choirs actually work, and this arrangement reflects that wisdom. The SATB voicing sits naturally across all four parts without awkward leaps or isolated passages that leave singers stranded, which means your ensemble can focus on the emotional arc of the text rather than wrestling with the notes.

What to expect

Gospel warmth meets reverent strength. The arrangement pulses with forward momentum and collective spirit, inviting singers and listeners into a moment of shared celebration and faith. It feels both contemporary in energy and rooted in sacred tradition.

Who it's for

Church choirs of intermediate to advanced ability will find this a rewarding addition to Easter services, special music programs, or any occasion calling for affirmation and joy. School choirs with solid fundamentals can deliver this effectively in concert settings or chapel services.

How to get the most out of it

  • Anchor the middle section with clear harmonic support from the tenors and basses; their sustained lines give the sopranos and altos room to breathe and shine above.
  • Shape the text through dynamics and phrase length rather than tempo shifts. Let the proclamation build naturally from verse to the climactic 'Hallelujah' moments.
  • Encourage singers to feel the spiritual conviction behind the words. This piece demands genuine expression, not just precision.

How to use it

Position this as a finale or climactic moment in a service focused on resurrection, renewal, or thanksgiving. It pairs beautifully alongside more introspective pieces, offering a counterpoint that sends congregations home energized and unified.

Skills your students will build

  • Balancing four independent vocal lines while maintaining unified phrasing
  • Singing sustained notes and longer phrases without tension or pitch drift
  • Interpreting text with conviction and emotional authenticity
  • Responding to dynamic and expressive direction in ensemble settings

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