He Is Wonderful: SATB Choral Octavo

Direct and affirming without sentimentality. The arrangement moves with purpose, building conviction through solid four-part writing that feels both reverent and alive.

Choirs seeking contemporary sacred repertoire that's both accessible and musically rewarding. This works equally well in church settings, concert programs, and community choral festivals.

• Balance the inner voices carefully in the harmonic passages; these lines carry the emotional weight and shouldn't disappear beneath the sopranos.
• Find the natural breath points within longer phrases rather than observing every rest mark literally; this keeps the momentum flowing and the text audible.
• Let the dynamics serve the theology of the text. Resist the urge to flatten dynamic changes; they shape how the affirmation 'He is wonderful' lands each time.

Pair this with other contemporary settings to anchor a concert section focused on modern sacred expression. It also stands alone beautifully as a closing piece for a concert or service where the text can land as a genuine statement of faith rather than mere entertainment.

• Clear articulation of text-driven phrasing in a homophonic texture
• Balancing inner harmony lines with soprano lines
• Singing with conviction while maintaining ensemble blend
• Navigating contemporary harmonic language